2014 Progress Edition

2014 JACKSON COUNTY
PROGRESS
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Jackson Countys economic landscape
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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.
Phone: 1-800-658-2396
Fax: (507) 662-5251
410 North Hwy. 86
P.O. Box 519
Lakeeld MN 56150
www.mosleyinc.com
We are also a Lennox Premier Dealer which indicates that we uphold and
exceed the highest standards set forth by Lennox for their indepent dealers.
We currently boast a 96% customer satisfaction rating based on actual
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Family Owned and Operated Since 1953
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507-662-6464
Heron Lake
507-793-2255
Jackson
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from a participating Polaris dealer between 7/1/2014 and 8/31/2014. Offer subject to change without notice. Warning: The Polaris
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passengers should always wear helmets, eye protection, protective clothing, and seat belts. Always use cab nets or doors (as equipped).
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JACKSON SPORTS, LLC
507-847-3977 888-299-8151
www.jacksonsports.com
Curt Handevidt and Phil Handevidt, Owners
Industrial Park Jackson, MN
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Business and Residential Computer Services Business and Residential Computer Services Business and Residential Computer Services
515 2nd Street Jackson Minnesota
Business outings popular at Loon Lake Golf Course
Loon Lake Golf
Course
Pete and Sherri, and Nic
and Lindsay Hodnefeld,
owners
73209 490th Ave.
Jackson, MN
(507) 847-4036
www.loonlakegolf.com
Retail, service sectors booming for Schraders
Schraders Computer
Services and Of ce
Supplies
Dave and Sue Schrader,
owners
515 Second St.
Jackson
(507) 847-3947
Jackson Sports debuts winters hottest sled
Jackson Sports
Curt Handevidt and
Phil Handevidt, owners
166 Industrial Park
Road
Jackson
(507) 847-3977
The hottest thing in
snowmobiling is the all-
new Polaris Axys platform
featured on the 2015 Rush
and Switchback models
the sleekest-designed and
most comfortable, versatile
and energy-efficient sleds
out there.
And Jackson Sports is the
regions top outlet for the
snow machine that is set to
revolutionize the industry.
The Axys platform fea-
tures a redesigned motor,
redesigned chassis, rede-
signed body and the next
step up in emission con-
trol, said Phil Handevidt,
who owns Jackson Sports
with his father, Curt.
Boasting ride-balanced
control, unrivaled accel-
eration and rider-centric
comfort, the new genera-
tion of snowmobile also
comes with one of the most
advanced interactive digi-
tal displays of any machine
out there.
Jackson Sports also car-
ries the RMK, Indy and
IQ models, all of which
are expected to transition
to the Axys platform next
year, as well as a wide se-
lection of pre-owned sleds,
all-terrain vehicles and the
Ranger, Polaris enormous-
ly popular side-by-side util-
ity task vehicle.
Jackson Sports also car-
ries the Ranger RZR, Po-
laris sport side-by-side.
Loon Lake Golf Course is
quickly establishing itself
as a top spot for business
and company outings.
Whether its a day on the
links for key customers or
a special perk for employ-
ees, course owners Pete,
Sherri, Nic and Lindsay
Hodnefield say they are
happy to host.
Weve been seeing a lot
of interest in company out-
ings lately, said Nic Hod-
nefield, who also serves as
head groundskeeper.
Hodnefield said some
groups come out for just a
round or two on the nine-
hole, 57-acre course along
the north shore of Loon
Lake, while others pack-
age dinner and drinks with
the game.
There are plenty of op-
tions in terms of numbers,
food and scheduling, so we
encourage those interested
in having a business or
group outing to call, Hod-
nefield said. Weve been
able to offer some pretty
good rates.
The business outings fit
in nicely among Loon Lake
Golf Courses regularly
scheduled events, including
the Wednesday womens
league and Thursday mens
league, plus its occasionally
scheduled couples nights
and Glow Ball tournaments,
the latter being exactly
what it sounds like night-
time golf with a glow-in-
the-dark ball.
Our Glow Ball tourna-
ments continue to be very
popular, Hodnefield said.
Weve sold out a number
of those.
The best way to receive
notice of when the next
Glow Ball tournament or
couples night is, Hodne-
field said, is to subscribe to
the Loon Lake Golf Courses
free email newsletter by
visiting loonlakegolf.com.
For the next Glow Ball
tournament we have, were
going to offer a special deal
that if you come for Glow
Ball, you can play golf for
free earlier that evening,
starting after 7, Hodne-
field said.
Between hosting busi-
ness outings, league nights,
couples nights and Glow
Ball tournaments, Hodne-
field says improvements
continue to the course it-
self.
We continue to install
sprinkler systems one
fairway last year and at
least one more this fall,
he said.
Trees continue to be
trimmed, grass groomed
and the overall aesthetics of
the course improved.
But, while it may look
and feel more like an elite
course each day, the Hod-
nefields continue to pride
themselves on maintaining
a course that is one of the
most approachable around.
You dont need to be a
pro golfer to play, Hodne-
field said. And the entire
family is welcome. Kids 10
and under play free and we
rent junior-sized clubs free
of charge. We encourage
everyone to give it a try.
Osterberg Funeral
Homes
John Osterberg, owner
510 Fifth St.
Jackson
(507) 847-3300
321 Plum St.
Lakefeld
(507) 662-6464
226 10th St.
Heron Lake
(507) 793-2255
Heron Lake remodel
set to begin this fall;
Lakefield to follow
Nick Osterbergs re-
turn to Osterberg Funeral
Homes late last year en-
sures an all-in-the-fami-
ly business tradition that
stretches back 135 years
continues.
Owned by John Oster-
berg for the last decade
and a half, the business was
founded by Oscar Sathe
in 1879 and remained in
the Sathe family until Os-
terberg purchased it from
John Sathe, Oscars great-
grandson, in the year 2000.
Now, Osterberg is proud
to be continuing that all-in
the-family business tradi-
tion.
My son, Nick, came
back on board this past De-
cember, Osterberg said.
Its a real treat for me to
be able to work with him
again.
Nick Osterberg serves
as funeral director, along
with Jessica Carlson, for
the Osterberg locations
in Jackson, Lakefield and
Heron Lake. Both attended
mortuary school and are
licensed funeral directors.
The three are joined by
Mary Prestin, funeral as-
sistant.
Wi t h i mprovement s
to the Jackson facility
wrapped up last year, John
and Nick Osterberg this
year are turning their at-
tention to the Lakefield and
Heron Lake locations.
We purchased the Her-
on Lake building last sum-
mer, John Osterberg said.
Our intention is to remod-
el the front of the building
into an arrangement room,
a place where people can
meet with funeral direc-
tors. That way, families
in the Heron Lake area
wont have to travel to the
Lakefield location to do
that.
Osterberg said he hopes
to start the Heron Lake
remodel this fall.
In Lakefield, plans are
under way for some new
signage.
Future projects include
updating dcor at both
the Lakefield and Heron
Lake locations, Osterberg
said, and eventually some
window replacements in
Lakefield.
Its a process, Oster-
berg said. You do some
work at one location and
then move on to the next,
one step at a time.
All-in-the-family business tradition is
continuing at Osterberg Funeral Homes
With an established retail
presence, an expanding in-
ventory and a booming ser-
vice business, Schraders
Computer Services and
Office Supplies in Jackson
is in the midst of its most
successful year.
Were starting our fifth
year downtown, and its our
best yet, said Sue Schrad-
er, who owns the previously
home-based business with
husband Dave. Were al-
ways adding, learning and
growing.
Schraders service busi-
ness from repair of PCs
and Macs to malware and
virus removal continues
to keep Dave hopping.
Service calls are through
the roof, he said. We can
work on it at the shop, or
Ill make a call to the home
or business. Either way, it
gets fixed.
Retail business has been
strong, and inventory con-
tinues to grow. The down-
town location carries a wide
selection of desktop and
laptop computers, moni-
tors, towers, hard drives,
speakers, keyboards, rout-
ers, hubs and mice. And
Schraders office supply
line continues to expand.
Weve added more print-
ers, ink options and toner,
Dave said. And we can or-
der anything.
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Malchow, owners
80626 Highway 86
Lakefeld
(507) 662-5992
New equipment, customers and employee at Henning Rental
Henning Rental Inc.
Bill and Carol Henning,
owners
100 Railroad St.
Jackson
(507) 847-3785
Bull Market Realty in
Jackson prides itself on its
unique and fresh approach
to marketing and selling
homes.
We dont sell like every-
one else, said broker Scott
Bahr. 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 men-
tality has allowed Bull Mar-
ket Realty to establish itself
as one of Jackson Countys
top stops for the buying
and selling of real estate
since opening its doors nine
years ago.
One way in which Bull
Market Realty separates
itself from the crowd is as-
sistance at every point in
the home-buying or home-
selling process.
We are there for you
through prospecting, list-
ing, inspections, even fi-
nancing, Bahr said.
Bahr is joined at Bull
Market by sales manager
Don Wachal. Both know the
market, know the people
and know the business, and
they pride themselves on
working long hours on be-
half of their clients, always
with an eye toward urgency,
excitement and quality.
Thats just part of Bull
Market Realtys core mis-
sion, Bahr said: To always
focus on fulfilling the goals
and objectives of our buy-
ers and sellers.
Bahr said Bull Market
shares its listings immedi-
ately with all other agen-
cies in town, a step that
guarantees immediate and
maximum exposure.
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803 Third St.
Jackson
(507) 847-2855
The popularity of the Hi-
Lo Clubs weekly business
lunch delivery service con-
tinues to grow.
It has taken off, said
Nadine Malchow, who owns
and operates the popular
dining destination on Lake-
fields south edge with hus-
band Syd.
Word of mouth has
spread, and people got talk-
ing about how weve taken
our salads a step above,
said Syd.
The Hi-Lo Club deliv-
ers freshly made salads
to dozens of businesses in
Lakefield and Jackson
Wednesdays in Lakefield,
Thursdays in Jackson. Busi-
nesses are contacted week-
ly and informed which of
the signature salads is being
planned, the order is placed
the afternoon prior to de-
livery and the fresh-made
salads are delivered to the
business in time for lunch.
Its quick and conve-
nient, Nadine said.
Featured on the weekly
business lunch delivery
menu is a rotation of some
of the Hi-Lo Clubs most
delectable salads, including
the Southwest Fiesta Salad,
Blackberry Feta Salad, Ori-
ental Peapod Salad and
Strawberry Spinach Salad.
Our selections are influ-
enced by the seasons, and
all our salads are prepared
with the freshest ingredi-
ents immediately prior to
delivery, Nadine said.
The weekly business
lunch delivery service is
an extension of the Hi-Lo
Clubs 25-year catering
service, which is known for
the finest in food at wed-
dings, anniversary parties,
reunions, funerals and busi-
ness functions.
We recognize the needs
of the communities we
serve have changed, Na-
dine said. Some time ago,
we added a catering drop-
off service, which has been
especially popular for fu-
nerals.
But the Malchows also
realize the value of sticking
with what works. Accord-
ingly, many traditional din-
ing opportunities offered by
the Hi-Lo Club over its 68
years remain stalwarts of
the weekly lineup, includ-
ing the Monday night fish
special, the Tuesday night
chicken special, the Friday
night seafood buffet and the
Sunday brunch buffet.
The buffet features
breakfast items, salad bar,
dinner entrees including
choice of six meats potato
and desserts, Nadine said.
Its the largest brunch buf-
fet in the area.
Other nightly specials in-
clude Wednesday night all-
you-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 specials available.
Businesses interested
in the weekly delivered
lunch program can call
(507) 662-5992 or email hi-
loclub@hiloclub.com.
New equipment, new
customers even a new
employee mark a year of
growth for Henning Rental.
This past year, Henning
Rental significantly ex-
panded its inventory of
rental equipment, especial-
ly in the area of aerial lifts.
We added a 9,000-pound
telehandler to go with our
other 6,000-pounders, said
Bill Henning, who owns the
business with wife Carol.
But the big thing has been
scissor lifts, especially 26-
foot and 32-foot ones.
Since last summer, Hen-
ning Rental has added sev-
eral more to its inventory.
Other new inventory items
include a stump grinder,
additional concrete saws
and event canopies.
The canopies, along
with tables and chairs, are
popular for graduations
and weddings, Carol said.
As Henning Rentals in-
ventory expands, so does
its customer base.
Beyond Jackson, were
servi ng cust omers i n
Windom and in Lake Park,
Spirit Lake, Milford and
Estherville, Bill said.
Brought on to help staff
the growing business is
Michael Haeffner, who
joined Henning Rental last
September.
Beyond rentals, Henning
Rental continues to service
and repair equipment, sell
used equipment and pro-
vide DOT inspections.
A listing of inventory
items and services is avail-
able at henningrental.com.
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Partnerships with
local and regional
entities are proving
key to its successes
Through partnerships
with other entities dedi-
cated to the communitys
growth, the Jackson Eco-
nomic Development Corp.
is laying the building blocks
of Jacksons future.
The cornerstone of the
new foundation is the for-
mer Torgerson property in
north Jackson, a 107-acre
tract of land the JEDC ac-
quired in 2012 with com-
mercial, residential and
industrial development in
mind. Since then, the JEDC
has worked closely with lo-
cal and regional organiza-
tions to plant the seeds of
a housing development and
foundational retail business
and continues to toil behind
the scenes with like-minded
entities to hammer out a
plan to fill the new develop-
ment park.
Each accomplishment,
says JEDC President Sandy
Phillips, is a step toward
securing a bright future for
the community of Jackson.
GROWTH BEGINS
The JEDC always knew
the former Torgerson prop-
erty in north Jackson was
key to the communitys
long-term growth and pros-
perity.
Getting that acquired
was a major accomplish-
ment for the JEDC, Phil-
lips said. That piece just fit
with the JEDCs long-term
vision for the community of
Jackson.
But Phillips is quick to
point out the transaction
would never have become
a reality were it not for a
strong partnership with
the city.
It took our partnership
with the city to get it done,
Phillips said. We have had
and continue to have a tre-
mendous partner in the city
of Jackson.
Once the land was ac-
quired through some cre-
ative financing in partner-
ship with the city, the JEDC
went to work laying out its
vision for the future.
The year 2013 involved
a lot of conceptual planning
and drawing, said Sue Pir-
sig, economic development
coordinator. From the be-
ginning, the JEDC envi-
sioned the land being multi-
use, encompassing retail/
commercial, residential and
industrial development.
The residential piece of
the puzzle was the first to
fall into place.
Residential develop-
ment began to take shape
with the Southwest Minne-
sota Housing Partnership
working with the city to
put in a 48-unit townhome
unit to help fill Jacksons
need for affordable hous-
ing, Phillips said. We keep
hearing from our industries
in town of the need for more
housing. These rental units
are a good starting point in
addressing that need. They
will no doubt prove to be
a tremendous asset to the
community.
Another piece of the puz-
zle fell into place when
the JEDC, in partnership
with the city and a private
developer, acquired an ad-
ditional seven acres of land
at the corner of Industrial
Parkway and Highway 71,
on which will be built the
foundational commercial
business enterprise the
JEDC had been seeking.
A private developer con-
tacted the city and JEDC
with a plan, Phillips said.
Through a strong partner-
ship of all involved, the land
was acquired and plans for
development are moving
forward.
Plans call for construc-
tion of a 5,000-square-foot
retail/commercial business
on the site.
GROWTH CONTINUES
Work on Jacksons new
development park is expect-
ed to move from conceptual
to physical very shortly. The
city will begin demolition
of the former public works
department buildings along
Highway 71 yet this month,
with infrastructure con-
struction set to start Sept. 1.
With the city clearing
the old city shop site, it will
make that edge of the devel-
opment park shovel-ready,
Pirsig said.
Just that will be a huge
step forward for the devel-
opment park, Phillips said.
The old city buildings
coming down, cleanup tak-
ing place and the infrastruc-
ture going in are just the
next steps in this process,
Phillips said. So much
behind-the-scenes work
is required ahead of time,
but when developers come
forward with plans, infra-
structure follows and then
you begin to see the fruits
of your labor.
Construction of infra-
structure could begin as
early as spring 2015.
It is hoped this retail de-
velopment will bring people
in, satisfy needs of the com-
munity and then attract
other retail entities, Pirsig
said. Its an important part
of the development in many
ways.
FUTURE GROWTH
With conceptual work
completed and physical
work nearly under way, the
JEDC is turning its atten-
tion to strategy.
The JEDC continues to
look at how to support Jack-
sons current industries
with their ongoing needs
and how to best answer and
address any concerns they
may have, Phillips said.
Many of those needs
housing and amenities
among them can be ad-
dressed via the new devel-
opment park.
The JEDC is working
with several other organiza-
tions to help with this next
phase of economic develop-
ment, Pirsig said.
Among them are the city
of Jackson, Jackson Area
Chamber of Commerce,
Jackson Business Develop-
ment Committee and Jack-
son Economic Development
Authority.
We are looking to our
partners to help us think
more broadly to engage
people from a cross-section
of groups in the commu-
nity, Pirsig said. We want
to tap each for its areas of
expertise.
Its no secret the JEDC
has been primarily engaged
in industrial development
for much of its history, Phil-
lips said.
Commercial and retail
development is a whole dif-
JEDC laying foundation for bright future
Members of the public can
help set the stage for a bright
future for Jackson an earn
cold, hard cash all at the same
time.
Everyone can participate
in helping to promote and
assist in recruiting, said Sue
Pirsig, economic develop-
ment coordinator. There are
incentive and reward pro-
grams set up for helping to
grow Jackson.
Those who help the Jackson
Economic Development Corp.
fnd a new business or indus-
try that creates 10 or more
jobs for the Jackson area
could be $5,000 richer.
Its so easy, Pirsig said.
Give us the name, and we
will make contact, providing
information and incentives
for their success in Jackson.
P r o s p e c t i v e b u s i -
nesses wi l l hear about:
Bui ldi ng opportuni ti es,
Cr e a t i v e f i na nc i ng,
Specialized training for
empl oyees at Mi nnesota
Wes t Communi t y a nd
T e c h n i c a l C o l l e g e ,
Job trai ni ng programs
to hel p pay wages for a
specified period of time,
Commer ci al devel op-
me nt i nc e nt i v e s a nd
Tax-free development.
Even if you know some-
body who knows somebody,
dont hold back, Pirsig said.
Inform us, so together we can
create new jobs, and you get
the money.
For more details, see Pirsig
at City Hall. The $5,000 is of-
fered by and eligibility de-
termined by the JEDC. All
information will be treated
confdentially.
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Jackson Economic
Development Corp.
Sandy Phillips,
president
Sue Pirsig, coordinator
80 W. Ashley St.
Jackson
(507) 847-4423
ferent game for the JEDC,
Phillips said. We are happy
to have partners from other
areas of development work-
ing together with us.
Internally, the JEDC has
established a marketing
committee dedicated to the
promotion of the new devel-
opment park and recently
embarked on an intensive
strategic planning initia-
tive.
The marketing commit-
tee is looking at how we
market our assets, Pirsig
said. Yes, we are always
being approached by dif-
ferent people looking for
different places for busi-
nesses they are walking
through our door. But we
also want to engage those
businesses that are either
already here and possibly
looking to expand or those
that are looking to move to
a different location. Those
are more likely to come to
fruition than others and, we
feel, are a wiser investment
of our time and resources.
JEDC members recently
secured the services of an
outside consultant to fa-
cilitate a rigorous strategic
planning process.
The analysis under way
at this point concerns our
strengths, weaknesses, op-
portunities and threats,
Phillips said. Hopefully,
in the next month or so,
well be getting our results
and then formulating action
steps based on that analysis.
Thats one of the expected
outcomes of this strategic
planning process our
next steps.
Part of that determination
will be a revisiting of previ-
ously collected data from
businesses and employ-
ees regarding what types
of development is wanted
and needed in Jackson.
Its a process, Phillips and
Pirsig say, but one on which
the future of Jackson may
well rely.
Its thoughtful, intensive
and purposeful, Phillips
said. But, if we are going
to do this right, it has to be
that way. Were looking 10,
15 years down the road, not
just today.
Thats been the approach
the JEDC has taken for de-
cades, Pirsig said, and it
has thus far served the or-
ganization and the com-
munity very well.
I am continually amazed
by the work this organiza-
tion accomplishes, Pirsig
said. Remember, these are
volunteers devoting their
precious free time to this
cause. They are all com-
mitted to promoting this
community as a whole, to
make Jackson the best place
around to live, work, play
and shop. They are dedi-
cated to our future.
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Daren Rife
New Good Sam administrator initiates remodel, sets course for growth
Good Samaritan
Society of Jackson
Daren Rife, administrator
601 West St.
Jackson
(507) 847-3100
In the nearly two months
since Daren Rife took the
reins of the Good Samari-
tan Society of Jackson as
administrator, he has initi-
ated a needed interior and
exterior remodel, devel-
oped a plan to increase the
number of people Good
Sam serves and established
a long-term vision for the
organization to help it make
the most of what he sees as
a bright future filled with
opportunity.
I see a
long-term
future for
Good Sam
o f J a c k -
son, said
Ri fe, who
began as
administra-
tor on June
1. I am committed to put-
ting in the time and energy
required to make this the
best place it can be.
FACILITY
REINVESTMENT
Rifes first order of busi-
ness upon arriving in Jack-
son was to tackle the fa-
cility. He began with the
transitional care unit.
This is the part of the
facility for those who are
going to be with us for only
a short time maybe two
or three weeks while they
transition from the hos-
pital back to their home,
he said. I wanted to give
this area a distinct look
and feel.
The hallways were paint-
ed, new trim and handrails
installed and new wall dec-
orations hung. The therapy
room in which tran-
sitional patients receive
occupational, speech and
physical therapy was
repainted and redecorated
with new wall hangings and
live plants.
Its updated, its re-
freshed its a more wel-
coming environment, Rife
said.
Rife plans to have the
fence around the courtyard
right outside the therapy
room removed, the car-
pet and baseboards in the
hallways replaced and the
patient rooms updated with
new sinks, cabinets and
TVs.
The two main hallways of
the south half of the nurs-
ing home are next, Rife
said, as he plans to have
new flooring laid, 25-year-
old wallpaper removed,
new paint applied, new
trim and handrails added
and new pictures hung on
the walls.
We want to make this
more homey and inviting,
he said.
More of the same is
planned for the private
dining room, as well as the
chapel.
But Rifes planned im-
provements are not re-
stricted to the buildings
interior. Several projects
are in the works outside,
beginning with the main
entrance.
Its hard to tell where
the front door is, Rife
said. We want to glorify
the front entrance, to make
it more inviting and less
industrial-looking.
That will involve replac-
ing old metal doors with
larger, glass ones and con-
structing a pergola-like
structure over a portion of
the front walk.
Landscaping around the
building is also due for
a spruce-up, Rife said,
weathered trim around the
outside of the building will
be repainted and the back
garages are already sport-
ing new doors.
Rife said much of the
money required for the
facility fix-ups is coming
from the Good Samaritan
Society central fund.
The society is commit-
ted to allowing us to rein-
vest in our building, Rife
said.
PLAN FOR GROWTH
Rife is committed to in-
creasing the number of
people Good Sam of Jack-
son serves not just resi-
dents of the nursing home,
but those who would bene-
fit from Good Sams skilled
nursing and home health
services and assisted-living
opportunities at The Pines.
I see a tremendous op-
portunity to grow the num-
ber of people we serve,
Rife said. While increas-
ing residency at the nurs-
ing home is certainly part
of that, our goal is always to
serve people on the lowest
level of care possible that
fits their needs.
Another facet of Rifes
plan for growth is commu-
nity and employee engage-
ment.
The society is communi-
ty-focused, meaning Good
Sam of Jackson has an ob-
ligation to serve the people
of Jackson and the sur-
rounding areas, he said.
It is my intention that the
local society and its em-
ployees have bold involve-
ment in the community.
Not only will that fulfil
the societys mission, Rife
said, but it will also bolster
the reputation of Good Sam
of Jackson among commu-
nity members and hope-
fully spark community in-
volvement with the society.
We are a nonprofit orga-
nization, meaning we have
the capacity to fundraise
and accept donations, he
said. Volunteers are al-
ways welcome and any and
all money donated stays
right here in Jackson and
goes for the benefit of our
residents. We appreciate
any donations, which I see
as vital to our organiza-
tion.
Especially in light of the
chronically difficult state
reimbursement and fund-
ing environment Minnesota
nursing homes find them-
selves in, Rife said.
Despite that and other
challenges, Rife firmly be-
lieves Good Sam of Jackson
is positioned for growth
and a bright future.
We have a five-star
quality rating, Rife said.
To have that level of qual-
ity in light of the funding
challenges we face is phe-
nomenal.
The credit for that Rife
gives to the staff.
I have been and con-
tinue to be impressed with
how dedicated a staff we
have and the care with
which they perform their
jobs, he said. Im thank-
ful for them and the sacri-
fices they make. This is not
an easy job for not a great
deal of pay. But they have
a caring spirit and a heart
for others.
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(507) 847-3585
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Health Care Center
Sister Mary Raphael
Paradis, administrator
803 Fourth St.
Jackson
(507) 847-3571
As Sacred Heart Mer-
cy Health Care Center in
Jackson affords charity to
those unable to pay part or
all of their medical bills,
so has the nonprofit care
center received charity for
needed facility improve-
ments.
This past year, Sacred
Heart received new lobby
flooring, a new front door
and entryway with stained-
glass window, needed win-
dow replacements and
interior paint. The tile for
the floor was purchased at
a discount and labor was
either donated or marked
down, the stained-glass
window was cleaned and
repositioned for no charge
and the window replace-
ment and painting were
done at little cost.
But needs remain, said
Sister Mary Raphael Para-
dis, administrator of Sa-
cred Heart.
Were working to save
up money, she said, but
donations continue to be
appreciated.
In return for the kind-
ness shown them, the staff
of Sacred Heart continue to
offer expert medical care
at reasonable prices, while
showing mercy to those in
need.
Were open to working
out financial burdens with
people, Paradis said. All
they have to do is talk with
us.
Gi ngerbread House
Nursery Preschool is a pri-
vate preschool that has
been a staple of the Jack-
son community for more
than 30 years.
New this year is teach-
er Tiffany Sharp. Sharp
graduated from South-
west Minnesota State Uni-
versity with a degree in
early childhood educa-
tion. She is excited to work
with parents and chil-
dren while keeping the leg-
acy of an outstanding pre-
school in Jackson alive.
Sharp will implement
the Splash into Pre-K
curriculum, which is used
at Riverside and Pleasant-
view elementary schools,
as well as the highly re-
garded Handwriting with-
out Tears program.
Gingerbread offers two
classes one on Mondays,
Tuesdays and Wednes-
days from 8:30 to 11
for children ages
3 and 4, and
another on
Mondays,
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays from 12:30 to 3
for children 4 and 5. Back
to School Night/Orienta-
tion is Aug. 21 from 5:30 to
6:30 for children entering
the 3- and 4-year-old class
and from 6:30 to 7:30 for
children entering the 4-
and 5-year-old class.
Those interested in vis-
iting the classroom and
meeting Sharp or enrolling
their child may call (507)
847-3585.
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110 Belmont Lane
Jackson
(507) 847-2444
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Middle Row: Kerri Eigenberg, Rosie Mix, Marsha Bass
Back Row: Jen Kurtenbach, Cindy Keck, Troy Christensen
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Jackson Ready Mix
Drivers: Chris Hesseltine, Ryan Swanson and Scott Skalicky Jackson Plant Manager: Scott Whitman
Serving the area since 1962
Members of Jackson Chamber of Commerce
We support and donate to many area groups
All materials approved by MNDOT
Due to our network of plants, we have access to over 100 ready mix trucks to
serve your project
Competitive pricing from your friends and neighbors at the Jackson Ready Mix,
supporting the Jackson area
Please stop out at our plant on N. Hwy. 71 and visit with Scott Whitman
to discuss your project.
For orders and scheduling call 507-847-2790
and for pricing and sales call Erin Reed at 712-330-7776
Welove. Becausehefirst loved us
1 John 4:19
For 115 years, Immanuel Lutheran Church has supported Christian
education in Lakeield 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 Lutheian School is blesseu with an expeiienceu faculty who continues to stay cuiient
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Immanuel Lutheian School. It is gieat that some things nevei change! Baving a gieat school with
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507-847-3920
or 800-247-0273
Think about who you
know who has been affect-
ed by breast cancer.
With 250,000 women and
nearly 2,200 men expected
to be diagnosed with breast
cancer in the United States
this year, it is likely you
know someone who needs
support.
GCC Ready Mix has
joined the fight against
breast cancer by raising
awareness with six pink
ready mix trucks added to
the fleet across the Mid-
west at least one in each
state in which GCC has
ready mix plants: Minneso-
ta, South Dakota, Iowa, Ar-
kansas and Oklahoma. The
trucks display the Susan G.
Komen Foundation ribbon
decals and leave everyone
in their paths seeing pink.
The service delivery pro-
fessionals chosen to drive
these trucks are at the core
of the effort and believe
in the importance of the
cause. They have commit-
ted themselves and their
time to representing both
GCC and the foundation at
various parades, communi-
ty events and every breast
cancer event possible.
Don Zollars, service de-
livery professional at the
St. James GCC plant, said
he was selected to drive
the local pink mixer truck
by chance.
They asked for volun-
teers; I raised my hand,
said Zollars. My mother
is a two-time survivor of
breast cancer.
GCC employees are com-
mitted to using the pink
trucks as a catalyst for rais-
ing money to be donated in
support of breast cancer
in the communities they
serve. Drivers assigned
to the pink trucks take
pride in their trucks, taking
them to all kinds of events
for breast cancer aware-
ness and GCC-sponsored
events.
It is overwhelming to
see the support for the
cause at the events we at-
tend and the jobsites we
deliver to, said service de-
livery professional Larry
Hopfinger. It is an honor
to meet so many people
who have been touched by
cancer and know that we
can bring them comfort.
GCC is often asked why:
Why choose to support
breast cancer, commit
valuable man hours to at-
tending events and spend
money to paint trucks pink?
The answer is simple: The
people.
Of course, our business
is about delivering the
right concrete to the right
job at the right time safely.
Our mission is being the
supplier of choice, but our
compassion runs deep for
the millions of people af-
fected by breast cancer.
We have the pink trucks
to show our support for
those fighting, our admi-
ration for the survivors,
to honor those who have
been taken and represent
our hope for the future.
Its amazing what GCC is
doing, said recent survi-
vor Niki Zikmund. What
a tribute they have shown
in their commitment to the
cause!
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Jackson
(507) 847-2790
Technology clears up problem water
Culligan
Trevor Nau, manager
212 Second St.
Jackson
(507) 847-3920
Culligan in Jackson has a
revolutionary new solution
for hard, iron-bearing wa-
ter the high-efficiency
Softener-Cleer Water Con-
ditioner.
Trevor Nau, manager of
Culligan in Jackson, says
the Softener-Cleer Water
Conditioner looks like a
regular water softener and
even uses regular softener
salt, but is really a combi-
nation softener and iron
filter.
It takes out the taste and
odor from problem water
and deals with hardness,
he said. It is especially
helpful for people who
struggle with iron-bearing
well water.
Much like Nau himself.
We struggled with iron
in the well water at our
house, he said. We in-
stalled the new Softener-
Cleer Water Conditioner
and have had really good
results.
The key is the patented
mineral reactivator tech-
nology within the condi-
tioner itself, Nau said.
The mineral reactivator
strips iron off the resin bed
in the conditioner, he said.
The conditioner also re-
sponds to varying degrees
of water quality, adjusting
automatically to changes in
water usage, solving water
problems at the source.
Its a great new piece
for those with pesky prob-
lem water, Nau said.
Culligan in Jackson of-
fers the units for sale, rent
or on a rent-to-own basis,
Nau said, and delivery and
installation are available.
Earth Inn updates continue,
Its A Keeper stores expand
Earth Inn Motel
Michael and Kandee
Ennis, owners
1051 Highway 71 N.
Jackson
(507) 847-5603
Its A Keeper
401 Second St.
Its A Keeper Too
306 Second St.
Michael and Kandee
Ennis, owners
Jackson
(507) 847-4941
Earth Inn Motel is 31
years old and Michael and
Kandee Ennis are working
on their seventh year at the
nations first underground
motel.
They are still updating
and decorating rooms. This
past year, they added a duck
boat to the wall in Room 109
as a TV mount a hunter
and fisherman favorite.
Stop in, go to earthin-
nmotel.com or call (507)
847-5603.
The Ennises are grow-
ing and expanding at Its A
Keeper in downtown Jack-
son. Their first store at 401
Second St. still has all the
great items youve come
to expect floral, can-
dles, puzzles, toys, camp-
ing equipment, lamps and
more items too numerous to
mention. Kandee also has a
good selection of scrubs and
maternity wear. The Christ-
mas area is being expanded
and inventory added. Hours
are still Tuesday through
Friday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
and Saturday from 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m.
The opportunity arose
last year for us to purchase
the old Chozen building in
downtown Jackson and we
jumped at it, Michael said.
Our plan was to move the
furniture and large items
to the new store, which
we call Its A Keeper Too.
Then we added 32 booths
to the lower level and rent
the booth space to folks who
have too much stuff at home
and need to sell it. You price
it, you display it, I sell it for
you and take a small com-
mission.
Anyone interested is wel-
come to stop in and talk to
Michael or Kandee.
Items need to be in great
condition, new or repur-
posed. Craft items are wel-
come.
In the living room area,
choose from love seats, sofas
and rocker recliners made
by La-Z-Boy, plus a couple
of gliders. In the dining
area, the selection includes
a table, chairs, a kitchen
island, cabinets, refrigera-
tor, freezer, wine cooler,
buffets, a china cabinet and
more. In the bedroom sec-
tion, check out queen beds
with mattresses, box springs
and frames, dressers and
vanities. Need a small twin-
size rollaway for an emer-
gency guest? They have one.
Also in stock are many un-
usual items such as a World
War I U.S. Cavalry saddle
and lots of signs beer and
others as well as a student
desk from Iowa State Uni-
versity and about 40 Rolling
Stone magazines, even the
one with John and Yoko on
the cover.
Its A Keeper Too is open
Wednesday through Friday,
11 a.m.to 4 p.m.
Check them out on the
Web at iakjackson.com.
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our latest factory expansion now complete, we build
even more equipment that helps farmers feed the world.
We take pride in what we build. As Jacksons largest
employer with 1,411 strong, were still growing one
employee and tractor at a time.
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AGCOs latest expan-
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visitor experience and so-
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status as a top spot to work.
Several phases of the
expansi on i ni t i at i ve,
dubbed, Jackson Fast
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cently completed or are
near completion, including
a 30,000-square-foot ex-
pansion of the component
manufacturing area and
addition of a state-of-the-
art sheet metal processing
system, expansion of the
tractor assembly line and
addition of a cutting-edge
testing station, and radical
improvements in the weld-
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tors of the manufacturing
plant. The changes have in-
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quality to new heights and
only bolstered the renown
of AGCO as a visitor des-
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Once completed last
fall, the 30,000-square-
foot component manufac-
turing expansion became
home to a state-of-the-art
sheet metal processing
station boasting two laser
cutters and a storage au-
tomation system unlike
any other in the nation.
The system, which locates,
fetches, places, cuts and
deposits perfectly cut sheet
metal between one-one
hundredth of an inch and
an inch-and-a-half thick,
became fully operational
the first of this year.
Prior to installation of
the processing system,
sheet metal was unloaded
off a truck, put on a shelf,
moved to the table, cut,
pulled off the table and put
back on the shelf, said Cole
Wunschel, fab and weld
business unit manager.
Now, a robotic retrieval
system with access to 161
shelves capable of hold-
ing a combined 1 million
pounds of steel does all that
automatically.
Weve effectively elimi-
nated a number of touches
with automation, Wun-
schel said.
Project manager Adam
Brunk said the automation
has been embraced by em-
ployees.
People who had previ-
ously been doing so much
non-value-added work of
moving metal are now do-
ing all value-added work,
he said. Employees are
handling materials less,
which helps with safety
and takes the congestion
out of the aisles, improving
and simplifying flow.
The new sheet metal pro-
cessing system is part of a
larger effort currently un-
der way to reengineer the
flow of materials to assem-
bly stations, Brunk said.
It is a big part of the
effort to improve material
flow and to increase the
time we have to add value,
he said. This is really the
start of it; this is the start
of our future.
At present, Brunk said he
is focusing in on the time
required to move compo-
nents from cutting to weld
and assembly.
Were looking at how to
shorten those lead times,
he said. Really, were
looking at how to work the
bottlenecks out of systems,
streamline flows and tran-
sition any cross traffic to a
linear flow.
To do so requires close
consultation with those
employees intimately fa-
miliar with workflow in
those areas.
Projects like this are
not successful without in-
volving our employees,
Brunk said. They are key
to how to best lay out the
cells, keep things moving
and overhaul flow.
And soon to be added
within the new component
manufacturing expansion
is a tube laser capable of
precise cuts of any shape
and size in tubular metal.
The addition of the unit
will allow AGCO to not only
eliminate the inefficiencies
of manual blade cutting,
but also to bring in house
the machining of certain
components currently be-
ing outsourced.
This is our first tube
laser, technology key to
our planning for the next
five-plus years, said Rod
Paplow, manufacturing
engineer program man-
ager for components. It
makes AGCO more flexible
and nimble as we look to
respond to ever-changing
needs and demands.
A ROCK-SOLID
GUARANTEE
Another phase of the
expansion initiative that
just recently went into
full operation is the new
end-of-line tractor-testing
quality gate.
Consisting of three rigor-
ous testing phases within
two separate stations, the
quality gate which is
housed in a new addition at
the very end of the tractor
assembly line ensures
a rock-solid guarantee of
quality.
Just before were ready
to ship the tractor, we bring
it into this quality gate to
make sure its all ready
to go, said Arun Shan-
karan, senior manufactur-
ing engineer. This final
double-check doesnt re-
place anything its an
additional quality check to
our standard procedures,
though a more aggressive
check than anything weve
ever done here.
At 40 minutes per sta-
tion, the checks are thor-
ough and comprehensive,
the first consisting of a
rigorous shake and power
takeoff verification and the
second featuring treadmill-
like rollers designed to test
load performance, brakes,
speed, shift quality, steer-
ing and general function-
ality.
It gives us a very con-
sistent quality check,
Shankaran said.
The new technology has
opened up a half-dozen
new opportunities for em-
ployees, Shankaran said,
and will undoubtedly prove
a popular addition to the
tractor factory tour.
People will get to see
AGCO boosts ef ciency, quality
and visitor/employee experience
Assembly Academy
is still going strong
While existing recruit-
ment and training efforts at
AGCO Jackson Operations
have proven tremendously
successful at expanding
the manufacturers skilled
workforce, changes are un-
der way at present to beef
those efforts up even more.
Key to that is the recent
hiring of a training manag-
er, whose job responsibility
it is to lead the effort on
multiple fronts among
them, AGCO Assembly
Academy, AGCO-spon-
sored welding instruction
through Minnesota West
Community and Techni-
cal College and AGCOs
renowned internship pro-
gram.
Having a training man-
ager gives us a little more
horsepower in this par-
ticular area, which we see
as vitally important, said
Jason Mueller, human re-
sources manager at AGCO
Jackson. The allocation
of resources in this case
demonstrates our early and
long-term commitment to
our employees.
APPROACH IS
MULTI-FACETED
This year alone, more
than 110 people success-
fully completed AGCO
Assembly Academy, an
intensive employee train-
ing program that not only
instills the skills required
of a line assembler, but also
sparks enthusiasm and loy-
alty among recruits. The
two-week course is taught
at AGCOs Jackson cam-
pus by a MnWest faculty
member.
AGCO Assembly Acad-
emy is still going strong,
Mueller said.
Also going strong is AG-
COs continuing partner-
ship with MnWest on weld-
ing instruction.
These classes are de-
signed to take those with a
little bit of welding expe-
rience and get them pro-
duction-
ready,
said Kim
Phillips,
employee
relations
manager.
There
is a gap
when
wel ders come out of
school. They can weld,
but not necessarily up to
production standards.
The one- to three-week
course, during which weld-
ers work closely with Mn-
West instructors at AGCO,
bridges that gap.
When theyre produc-
tion-ready, they move up
to the production line,
Phillips said.
And AGCO continues to
view its highly regarded in-
ternship program as a wise
investment in the future.
We have 29 interns this
year,
Phil-
lips
said.
In-
tern-
ships
are in
every
area,
from engineering to human
resources, and continuous
improvement to testing
technology.
The internship program
will continue next year,
Phillips said, but with an
intensified focus on stu-
dents enrolled in two-year
technical programs.
Were currently work-
ing with community and
technical colleges, includ-
ing Minnesota West, to de-
velop programs in support
of technically trained stu-
dents, Phillips said. Its a
fresh area of focus for us,
but one we see as key to our
investment in the future.
OPPORTUNITIES
SECOND TO NONE
Mueller and Phillips said
the opportunities available
at AGCO at present are
second to none.
AGCO continues to pro-
vide incredible career op-
portunities with tremen-
dous potential, Mueller
said. If you have a good
work ethic, you will have a
job for life.
Phillips said the people
who work at AGCO form
the backbone of a support-
ive and nurturing work
environment.
The people here are
just great, she said. They
form a great support sys-
tem for new employees,
are very embracing and
combine to create a very
healthy work environment.
And the work is fascinat-
ing. Were always being
driven toward continuous
improvement. Its not just
an attitude at AGCO; its a
culture.
AGCO is committed to
its employees, Mueller
said. AGCO is a company
that is ready and willing
to bend over backwards to
make its employees suc-
cessful. Our employees
success is our success.
AGCO CONTINUES TO
PROVIDE INCREDIBLE CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES WITH
TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL.
Jason Mueller
Human resources manager
Training, employment opportunities at AGCO second to none
tractors built and then
tested right in front of their
eyes, Brunk said. Gen-
eral tour takers will also
enjoy seeing the new test-
ing procedures, Im sure.
CHANGES ABOUND
IN WELDING AREA
While plenty of activity
is evident in AGCOs re-
cently expanded facilities,
perhaps the most radical
changes under way at pres-
ent as part of the Jackson
Fast Forward initiative are
taking place in the existing
welding and fabrication
sector of the plant.
Supplementing the tal-
ented corps of AGCO weld-
ers are five robotic weld-
ers two one-arm robots,
two two-arm robots and
one three-arm robot. The
robots are not intended to
replace welders, Paplow
said, but rather to ease
their workload.
Robots remove two-
thirds of the tedious labor
with which welders previ-
ously had to deal, he said.
They make the lives of our
welders better.
The addition of robots
to the welding floor has
also opened new doors of
opportunity for employees
and potential employees.
As we add robots, more
and more robot tech posi-
tions open up, Wunschel
said. This creates oppor-
tunity for existing employ-
ees to grow from within
and new employees to join
our team.
In addition to robots,
the transition from weld-
ing units of the past to
those of the future is under
way. The new units fea-
ture video screens and are
loaded with quality-control
software that not only of-
fers welders step-by-step
guidance, but also instan-
taneous feedback on the
quality of the work.
Its taking manual weld
operations and automating
them via a visual model of
the weld, Brunk said. It
mitigates complexity for
our welders.
It tells them where
to weld, then calculates
whether the weld is a qual-
ity weld or not, Wunschel
said. It helps out with
quality control, obviously,
but there is definitely a
training aspect to it, too,
and a certain comfort level
there for the welder, espe-
cially someone who may
be new to AGCO. It has cut
training in half.
Efforts are also under
way at present to alter the
environment of the weld-
ing area at AGCO. Specific
initiatives include adding
the latest in ventilation and
filtration systems, maxi-
mizing space usage, wid-
ening aisles and improving
lighting.
Everything is more vis-
ible, more open, brighter
and more appealing to both
employees and visitors,
Wunschel said.
We basically identified
the equipment that was
needed and how much
space the employees would
need to safely work,
Paplow said. Now, every-
body has access to every-
thing needed and its neat
and tidy safe and func-
tional for employees and
really inviting for people
who want to come visit.
Top and
left: AGCO
Jacksons weld
department.
Far left: The
state-of-the-art
sheet metal
processing
system.
Below: AGCOs
new tractor-
testing quality
gate.
While the new Tri-Coun-
ty Implement location on
Jacksons north edge has
taken the local John Deere
dealerships sales and ser-
vice to new heights, it is
the additional opportunities
the new facility affords the
community and region that
has store manager Terry
Helmers really excited.
Yes, we can display our
machinery better and, yes,
we can more quickly and
efficiently service machin-
ery, Helmers said, but
when you look at all the new
opportunities this building
offers us as a company and
offers our customers and
the community thats
what I find the most excit-
ing.
By virtue of its sheer size,
the new facility is able to
hold significantly more
inventory than the former
location along Highway 71.
By virtue of its interconnec-
tivity, the new facility will
serve as a regional training
hub and meeting center for
employees and customers
of all nine C&B Operations
stores in Minnesota.
MORE THAN BEFORE
Not only does the 75-foot-
by-200-foot parts and show-
room space allow Tri-Coun-
ty Implement to stock more
parts and maintain more
inventory, it also allows the
Jackson dealership to offer
an expanded line of mer-
chandise.
The brightly lit, two-story
showroom boasts a wide
selection of John Deere
apparel, toys, home dcor
even John Deere-brand-
ed safes and grills in
addition to several makes
and models of lawn and
garden equipment. Also
available now at Tri-County
Implement are a full line of
STIHL chainsaws and out-
door power tools, as well as
Honda generators and push
mowers.
These are items that
supplement our John Deere
offerings and serve as a
good complement to our
other products, Helmers
said.
Space availability also al-
lows the dealership to stock
and show more in the way of
compact tractors and utility
vehicles than most other
stores can.
Such an emphasis is be-
ing placed on the expanded
retail offerings at Tri-Coun-
ty Implement that an addi-
tional employee has been
hired specifically to handle
that aspect of the busi-
ness just one of six new
workers the dealership has
added since moving into the
new location April 1.
Were more than just
machinery and more than
just parts, Helmers said.
Were clothing and gift
ideas, were lawn and gar-
den, were compact tractors
and UTVs were all of
this and more.
REGIONAL HUB
In addition to being par-
ent company C&B Opera-
tions crown jewel of retail
within the Minnesota mar-
ket, the new Tri-County
Implement is also quickly
becoming a regional train-
ing and meeting hub, not to
mention headquarters for
the companys top regional
officials.
The facilitys second floor
boasts a state-of-the-art
interactive television room
available for employee and
customer training.
Technology is always
changing and improving,
Helmers said, and every
time it does, our sales-
people have to know how
to explain it, our service
people have to know how
to repair it and our custom-
ers have to know how to use
it. Thats what this is for.
A fully wired conference
room is also on the build-
ings second floor, bright-
ened by windows that look
out onto the facilitys ser-
vice area.
This is really the place
where all of our Minnesota
stores are coming for meet-
ings now, Helmers said.
Its also the place where
the companys chief operat-
ing officer, regional manag-
er, regional sales manager,
regional parts and service
manager and regional mar-
keting coordinator have re-
located their offices to and
the place that will eventu-
ally become headquarters
for all of the regions top
officials.
All roads seem to lead
to Jackson, Helmers said.
All lot of new people are
working here and a lot of
new people are coming
here. This is great for the
community.
New Tri-County Implement: Bigger, better, more than before
TOP-NOTCH SALES
AND SERVICE
But at the core of Tri-
County Implement is still
its longstanding tradition
of quality sales and service,
both of which have only im-
proved with the move to the
new facility.
Tri-Countys expansive
inventory of machinery is
now displayed on new rock
lots around the 20-acre
property and atop a well-lit
interstate-side berm.
Inside, a friendly parts
staff that has doubled in
size serves customers from
an inventory three times
larger than in the old fa-
cility.
One of the biggest things
is the parts storage, Helm-
ers said. We have more
inventory on hand, every-
thing is inside under one
roof we can even unload
and load all inside.
The new shop is 100-feet-
by-200-feet in size and sits
adjacent to a 35-foot-by-70-
foot wash bay.
Every station within
the shop has a full exhaust
system, its own air supply,
engine oil and transmission
fluid supply, Helmers said.
And the shop is equipped
with two full-length over-
head cranes. It is a vast
improvement over our old
facility, and our team of
service technicians are
really enjoying their new
workspace.
That team may soon be
expanded, Helmers said,
as Tri-County Implement
is currently looking to add
several more service tech-
nicians at its new location.
To the northwest of the
shop area is a well-lit se-
cure area in which cus-
tomer equipment may be
fenced overnight.
The larger shop and all
the state-of-the-art equip-
ment in it has really in-
creased the speed and ef-
ficiency with which were
able to service machinery,
Helmers said. Its good for
our employees and its good
for our customers.
SOURCE OF PRIDE
All the new facility has
to offer will be on full pub-
lic display during an open
house Tuesday, Sept. 9.
More details will be forth-
coming.
Its part of us creating
a little more visibility in
the community and letting
people see all that we have
to offer now, Helmers said,
adding a kids day and la-
dies night earlier this year
helped to get that ball roll-
ing. Were working on a
Business After 5 event and
maybe a Christmas event.
We want to show the whole
community and beyond who
we are and what we have
here. This is something we
can all be proud of.
Tri-County
Implement
Terry Helmers, store
manager
151 800th St.
Jackson
(507) 847-5832
(877) 874-1914
The new Tri-County Implement on Jacksons north edge is a regional hub for parent company C&B Operations.
Tri-County Implements shop area measures 100-feet-by-200-feet in size and sits adjacent to a 35-foot-by-70-foot wash bay.
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ITC Midwest is pleased to be a member of the
Lakeeld local business community. From our
Lakeeld facility, our employees and contractors
are working to create a strong electric grid for
the region.
Since acquiring the regions electric transmission
system in December 2007, ITC Midwest has
been investing to improve electric reliability.
Were also connecting Minnesotas and Iowas
new wind farms to the grid, facilitating the
states development of renewable energy.
Were pleased to be your energy superhighway,
right next door.
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Lakeeld, MN 56150
877-482-4829
www.itctransco.com
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Volunteer Fire Department Members
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Adam Weets
Tracy Mitchell
Travis Cain
Kelly Mitchell
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John Weseman
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From its warehouse fa-
cility on Highway 86 in
Lakefield, ITC Midwest
is a local fixture, working
every day to improve the
regions high-voltage elec-
tric transmission grid.
ITC Midwest owns trans-
mission 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 com-
mitted to enhancing the
regions electric transmis-
sion system to improve
electric reliability and give
cities and utility customers
greater access to sources of
electric generation.
The regions growing
commitment to wind ener-
gy production is also a ma-
jor driver of ITC Midwest
activities. The company
plays a key role connecting
wind farms in the wind-
rich 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 Mi dwest works
closely with Utility Lines
Const ruct i on Servi c-
es (ULC), which is ITC
Midwests contractor for
transmission field ser-
vices. ULCs employees
work to maintain the ITC
Midwest lines, substations
and equipment. ULC em-
ployees are on call to re-
spond whenever storms or
other problems affect the
transmission equipment
and interrupt electric ser-
vice. Twenty-three ULC
employees and other con-
tractors are based in the
Lakefield facility regularly,
although employees from
across the ITC Midwest
service territory may work
out of the facility, depend-
ing on training and project
needs.
From the Lakefield fa-
cility, ITC Midwest and
ULC employees serve ap-
proximately 25 counties in
southern Minnesota and
northern Iowa. Lakefield
was a great choice for the
companys regional ware-
house, given its close prox-
imity to the Lakefield sub-
station, 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 Ce-
dar 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 regions
quality of life.
ITC Midwest works from its Lakefeld facility
to provide reliable electric transmission service
ITC Midwest
502 S. Highway 86
Lakefeld
(877) 366-1171
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.
Old favorites, new twists in store for Alpha celebration
City of Alpha
Linda York, clerk
145 Main St. S.
Alpha
(507) 847-3557
Lite-Form Midwest specializing in latest basement trends
Lite-Form Midwest
Dick Bosacker, owner
701 Riverside Drive
Jackson
(507) 841-0663
Jackson Machine playing a part in the citys growth
Jackson Machine and
Manufacturing
Jody Stene, owner
701 Riverside Drive
Jackson
(507) 847-5172
Over the 28 years Dick
Bosacker has been in the
insulated concrete form
business with Lite-Form
Midwest, he has witnessed
the evolution of the base-
ment from mere storage
space to much more.
Everyone is putting
family rooms and other
living space in their base-
ments, requiring 9-foot
walls, he said. People
spend 70 percent of their
time in their basements
these days.
Suddenly, a poured con-
crete wall and the strength
it provides becomes very
important, Bosacker said.
Were talking 24,000
pounds of strength on an
8-inch poured wall vs.
1,600 on a block, he said.
And once the concrete
sets, the foam stays, mean-
ing you have insulation on
both sides. Its extremely
energy efficient.
The other trend in base-
ments is the addition of
concrete safe rooms. Bo-
sacker said safe rooms can
be incorporated into any
building plan, whether its
for a new or existing home
or business.
If youre planning an
addition to your home,
such as a three-season
porch or garage, concrete
safe rooms can be incorpo-
rated underneath, he said.
Safe rooms can be built
above or below ground,
and design possibilities are
endless.
Contact Bosacker for a
free estimate.
Jackson is growing, and
Jody Stene of Jackson Ma-
chine and Manufacturing is
proud to be playing a part.
Jackson is a city on the
go, said Stene, the areas
resident expert machinist
and 14-year owner of the
Riverside Drive shop. As
industries in town grow,
they bring in more people.
More people means more
customer base for local
businesses.
Over the course of the
last year, Stene has had
people walk into his shop
hes never seen before
needing all types of work
done.
A lot of people bring in
ideas they have for their
homes and lake cabins
custom wine racks or gates,
especially in wrought iron,
he said. So its not just fix-
ing, but creating. Theyll
bring me a drawing of an
idea and I make it a real-
ity.
Stene has also carved
some time out to improve
his facilities, remodeling
one of the two apartments
he rents out and the retail
space adjacent to his shop.
For Stene, its doing his
part to keep Jackson on
track for growth and pros-
perity.
Jackson has a lot of
growth potential, Stene
said. And everyone who
moves to town is a new
customer for someone or a
future employee.
All the favorites from Al-
pha Appreciation Days past
return this year, but with a
few new twists.
Main Street is still the
spot for the free Friday
street dance, but this year,
The Nectorines will pro-
vide the tunes.
There will again be plenty
for kids to do that Saturday,
but a new attraction is sure
to draw crowds.
We re bringing in a
smoke trailer a trailer
that fills with smoke so
kids can learn what to do
in a fire, said Linda York,
Alpha city clerk.
Alpha Appreciation Days
kicks off Aug. 22 with burg-
ers, brats and a beer gar-
den, all starting at 6 p.m.,
followed by the street dance
at 8:30.
The fun continues Aug. 23
at 11:30 a.m. when a youth
group-sponsored lunch
stand begins serving, stay-
ing open through 1:30 p.m.
and then firing up again
at 4 the same time kids
games get under way in the
park and the beer garden
opens. A grilled pork chop
dinner will be served from
5 to 7:30 p.m., followed by
raffle drawings, karaoke
and fireworks. Funds raised
by the youth groups activi-
ties benefit the group; other
proceeds support the fire
department.
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and a grocery store, to name a few.
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P & Js Mini Mart a 27-year Heron Lake favorite
In 1993, a younger, en-
ergetic person with HUGE
expectations started a
flower shop.
Her goals were to suc-
ceed in business for five
years.
After 21 years in busi-
ness, she still has energy,
but a little less! She is ag-
ing, but still enjoying each
day at Enchanted Flowers.
Marsha Pohlman has
worked with numerous
brides and grooms and
shares in the excitement
of their big day. It is great
fun to see their future
plans blooming and how
they now are sharing their
dreams with the love of
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One of the difficulties
of the business is serving
so many people and going
through lifes cycle with
them from sharing in
the births, birthdays, con-
firmations, proms, gradua-
tions, weddings, anniversa-
ries and then the funerals.
It is hard to share in so
much of their lives as they
become friends and family
and then having to let go.
Many times the tears flow
as another chapter of life is
closed and a friend is lost.
But today there are no
tears. Pohlman is celebrat-
ing 21 years and remains
blessed to have her cus-
tomers, friends and family.
Thanks to all of you as
I continue on my venture,
she says. Thanks to each
of you for your part in my
success.
Enchanted Flowers marks 21 years
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and Gifts
Marsha Pohlman,
owner
415 Second St.
Jackson
(507) 847-5174
Rebates, incentives driving air-conditioning,
furnace upgrades for Countryside customers
Countryside
Plumbing and
Heating
Justin Storm, owner
Jackson
(507) 847-4288
With an extensive selec-
tion of grocery, household
and convenience items and
a caf known for its home-
cooked meals, P&Js Mini
Mart remains a Heron
Lake favorite more than a
quarter-century after Paul
and Jean Leopold started
the business.
The Leopolds opened
the gas station and conve-
nience store in 1987. Three
years later, they added
the caf. Since then, the
business has developed
into a true hub of Heron
Lake, with folks stream-
ing through the doors of
the store for groceries and
household items, beer, pop
and snacks and a steady
crowd dropping by the caf
for burger baskets, broast-
ed chicken, soups, sand-
wiches and soft-serve ice
cream. Theres a regular
coffee crowd each morn-
ing, with plenty of folks
swinging in for daily noon
specials including the
popular Sunday specials
and the cafs recently
added evening specials.
Paul oversees the gas
station and store, while
Jean manages the caf.
About a decade ago, Jean
started a catering service
that has proven popular
for banquets, parties, wed-
dings with the help of
daughter Mistie and
other events.
Our kids all helped
when growing up, Paul
said, and really made this
a family business.
P&Js Mini Mart
Paul and Jean Leopold,
owners
891 First Ave.
Heron Lake
(507) 793-2651
With the way rebates and
incentives are these days,
local folks cant hardly af-
ford not to upgrade their
home air-conditioning and
furnace systems.
And Justin Storm, owner
of Countryside Plumbing
and Heating of Jackson, is
the man for the job.
Weve kept busy this
summer doing furnace and
air-conditioning upgrades
primarily for efficiency
purposes, Stormy said.
The rebate and incentive
environment is certainly
driving that market.
Energy-efficiency re-
bates and current customer
cash-back programs can
save homeowners up to
$2,000 or more on new fur-
naces and air-conditioning
systems.
A lot of people will be
able to enjoy savings of
$1,000 right off the bat,
then get another $1,000
back through the rebates,
Stormy said. Some area
municipalities and utilities
even offer additional incen-
tives.
Stormy said the rebates
and incentives are so ap-
pealing, he cant count the
number of times over the
past few months he was
called to a home to replace
an old air conditioner and
ended up doing a full fur-
nace swap.
Theyll need a new air
conditioner and their fur-
nace is 25 years old, he
said. Once we get done
looking at the cost for a
new furnace after rebates
and incentives, its an easy
decision to switch out in the
name of energy efficiency.
Theres just a lot of value
in it right now.
Stormy even handles
much of the paperwork.
I basically fill out the re-
bate form for the customer,
he said. As for the custom-
er cash-back program, its
savings I give them right off
the top. Both are easy and
worry-free.
Energy efficiency is the
name of the game for the
new-construction homes
Stormy has worked over the
last year and businesses too.
Weve done some new
homes here and there and
have a few more lined up,
he said. And the opportu-
nity for more commercial
work is there, what with all
thats going on in Jackson
and the surrounding area.
To help with the growing
workload, Stormy brought
Jackson native Sid Nest-
egard back to town to help
staff the business. Nest-
egard started at Country-
side Plumbing and Heating
in April.
Thi ngs are rol l i ng
around here, Stormy said.
Jackson continues to thrive
and theres plenty of opti-
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customers for their support
and look forward to serving
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Glen Grabill and Rick
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800 Third St.
Jackson
(507) 847-3390
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Jackson take pride in the
work they do.
While thats evident in
the quality of work on every
vehicle they service, its
also reflected in the High-
way 71 facility in which
they do it.
Over the course of the
last three years, the experi-
enced auto mechanics have
transformed their shop
from a leaky-roofed, drab-
colored building into an
eye-pleasing cornerstone of
a sharp-looking downtown.
After repairing the roof,
the duo tackled the build-
ings interior, basically gut-
ting everything, insulating
walls and installing new
lighting. Once they were
satisfied with their new
workspace, Grabill and We-
gner turned their attention
outside, tinning the exterior
in a striking red and white,
hanging a laser-cut sign
specially made in Texas and
just recently applying bold,
red lettering.
People have really com-
mented on how great the
building looks and how it
has improved the look of
things along the highway,
Grabill said. Its nice to
hear things like that.
Wegner agreed.
Its taken a lot of work,
but it has been worth it, he
said. Were pretty proud of
how its turned out.
Its that same sense of
pride in a job well done
that drives Grabill and
Wegner to provide quality
auto repairs and top-notch
customer service.
We take pride in the
work we do, Grabill said.
Its all part of giving qual-
ity repairs and great cus-
tomer service. Thats the
bottom line a commit-
ment to quality service.
That service includes
just about any type of auto
work, from alignments to
air-conditioning and heat-
ing repair, brakes to tune-
ups, electrical work to oil
changes, shocks and struts
and more.
We pretty much do ev-
erything, Wegner said.
As far as independent
shops go, were the only
alignment shop in town,
Grabill said.
Grabill, who has been in
the business for nearly 30
years 20 of those in Jack-
son has extensive expe-
rience in alignments with
GM, Chrysler, Goodyear
and ASE certifications. Lo-
cal native Wegner went to
school for mechanics and
has worked in heavy truck
and car care for more than
three decades.
Their experience shines
on the cutting-edge equip-
ment they have in their
shop, including the latest
scan tools and a state-of-
the-art air-conditioner ma-
chine and leak tester.
We dont believe in get-
ting the mediocre, Grabill
said. We get the very best.
Weve always had that phi-
losophy.
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Alignment also offers in-
town pickup and delivery in
both Jackson and Lakefield.
Grabill and Wegner in-
vite folks to stop by and
see what else puts 1
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head and shoulders above
the rest.
Farmers and Merchants
State Bank of Alpha
Modern service from the same bank, same
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A Century Bank
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2007 Highway 71 North
Jackson, MN
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Paul Graupmann,
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313 Sherman St.
Jackson
(507) 847-4300
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Village Green
Florist and
Greenhouse
Randy and Donna
Hendrickson, owners
301 Third St. W.
Lakefeld
(507) 662-6286
(877) 307-3001
Schultzs I-90 goes extra mile for customers
Schultzs I-90 Auto
Repair
Dan Schultz, owner
1031 Highway 71 N.
Jackson
(507) 847-4570
Business booming for Hometown Realty
Hometown Realty of
Jackson County
Deb Buschena and
Jo Schneekloth, co-
owners and brokers
212 Third St.
Jackson
(507) 849-7700
Long known as Jackson
Countys top spot for the
finest in auto, life, long-
term care and home/renter
insurance plus the best
service around State
Farm Insurance of Jackson
and Lakefield has also es-
tablished itself as the go-to
place for all manner of fi-
nancial products, including
home mortgages, refinanc-
ing and home-equity lines
of credit, as well as mutual
funds and annuities.
Experienced in the intri-
cacies of home financing,
Paul Graupmanns agency
recently intensified its fo-
cus on this area of service.
Graupmann also said more
and more people are turning
to his agency for assistance
with what he calls pension
and retirement maximiza-
tion basically, tools with
which retirees can derive
regular income from their
investments. One popular
tool is the single-premium
immediate annuity.
This takes a sum of mon-
ey, whether from retire-
ment accounts, CDs or a
life insurance policy, and
returns the principal and
interest back to you over
the term of life expectancy,
Graupmann said.
Other options are avail-
able, and Graupmann and
his agents are ready to
discuss which best fit indi-
vidual situations.
Village Green Florist and
Greenhouse is a full-service
flower shop and green-
house 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 ar-
rangements locally and, as
member of Teleflora Wire
Service, is able to send or-
ders to other cities around
the globe.
A family-owned and -op-
erated business for 24 years,
Village Green takes delicate
and individual care of its
flowers and customers. Pro-
fessional designers create
everything from fresh and
permanent floral bouquets
to wreaths custom-made
to specific colors and style.
Owners Randy and Don-
na Hendrickson grow hun-
dreds 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 tremen-
dous selection of vegetable
plants, in their greenhouse.
The shop is open 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday and 8 a.m. to noon
on Saturday.
Delivery is available to
Lakefield, Jackson, Oka-
bena, Heron Lake, Windom
and surrounding rural ar-
eas, with same-day delivery
if ordered by 10 a.m.
Business is booming for
Hometown Realty of Jack-
son County. A steady de-
mand for housing has kept
the nearly two-year-old firm
hopping in 2014. In fact, by
the end of July, Hometown
Realty had already hit its
12-month sales goal.
Business is good, said
Deb Buschena, who co-
founded Hometown Realty
with Jo Schneekloth in 2012.
Its been busy and wonder-
ful, agreed Schneekloth.
The county finds itself in
the unique position of being
both a buyers and sellers
market. While there is a
constant demand for hous-
es, interest rates remain
low, and local sellers are
good to work with.
Agent Sharon Anderson
said there always seems to
be a nice selection of homes
on the market, and There
is always a right person for
the right home.
The agents of Hometown
Realty are knowledgeable
about the area real estate
market and assure sellers
that potential buyers are
initially pre-qualified for a
home purchase.
We know how valuable
everyones time is, said
agent Rob Arp.
Hometowns motto is:
If you have a real estate
dream, we have the real
estate team!
Folks who bring their
vehicles to Schultzs I-90
Auto Repair in Jackson
have long appreciated how
the family-run business
goes the extra mile.
Its neat to receive notes
from our customers thank-
ing us for helping them out
or letting us know their
car is running great, said
Darcey Schultz, who staffs
the interstate-side shop
office. We just received a
postcard from a customer
on vacation letting us know
the car we checked over
before they left is working
fine. We always strive to go
the extra mile; its nice to
have customers come back
and tell us how happy they
are with our service.
That would be music to
ears of Ken Schultz, who
founded the business back
in 1960 and made sure to
instill in son Dan the im-
portance of treating cus-
tomers like family. Today,
Dan a 44-year auto re-
pair veteran is instilling
those same values in his
son, Matt, who started at
the shop as a teenager and
has developed into a top-
of-the-line auto mechanic
in his own right.
We work hard to treat
everybody honestly and
courteously and provide
the best service we can,
Dan said. Thats what we
stand for.
Lewis Chiropractic
Center
Dr. Clayton R. Lewis,
owner
711 Third St.
Jackson
(507) 847-4390
Lewis earns national DOT physical certifcation
Long a supplement to his
thriving chiropractic and
orthotics practice, Dr. Clay-
ton Lewis recent national
certification in Department
of Transportation physicals
has established his Jackson
office as a top spot for the
required examinations.
With his new certifica-
tion, Lewis is granted the
authority under the Federal
Motor Carriers Safety Ad-
ministration and licensed
by the state to perform
DOT-mandated physicals
for commercial motor ve-
hicle drivers.
Lewis also conducts pre-
employment and post-ac-
cident drug screening and
today counts nearly all of
Jacksons industrial park
tenants as clients. He also
continues to offer the finest
in chiropractic care ser-
vices and orthotics via his
state-of-the art computer-
ized scanner from the same
location hes operated out of
for the past three decades.
And I cant say enough
about my staff, Lewis said.
Theyre good, quality peo-
ple who have been here for
years.
Lewis continues to enjoy
serving the community as
a member of the Jackson
Economic Development
Corp. and Jackson Lions
Club and this past winter
welcomed a third grandson,
Ryan.
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FCA CO-OP
We are growing . . .
New f aci l i t i es, new
equipment and new tech-
nology mark a year of prog-
ress for FCA Co-op.
Its been another year
of investment across de-
partments in the name of
increased capacity and
efficiency, said Jerry Svo-
boda, general manager
of Jackson-based FCA.
Were always striving to
do more for our members.
GRAIN
Last fall, FCA debuted
its newly expanded grain
storage facilities in Jack-
son consi sti ng of two
775,000-bushel grain bins,
an additional 20,000-bush-
el-per-hour dump and a
second double scale sys-
tem.
Most producers I talked
to were pretty pleased with
the increased flow at har-
vest time, Svoboda said.
We did get a lot of compli-
ments.
To finish off the project,
Svoboda would like to in-
stall a high-speed dryer
sometime in the near fu-
ture.
Were still using the old-
er dryers put in back in the
late 1980s, he said, and
were still running beans
and wet corn through the
same unloading system at
the west cement house.
The new high-speed
dryer would not only al-
low wet corn to be un-
loaded through the new
20,000-bushel-per-hour
receiving system, but the
efficiency of these new
dryers will improve im-
mensely.
These have a lot of
air capacity, so we could
put in a little wetter corn
and get it dried more
quickly, Svoboda said.
Plus, the current dryers
we have can do 4,000 to
4,500 bushels per hour.
The new high-speed dryer
we want to put in can kick
out over 10,000 bushels
per hour. They have more
capacity and more speed.
Svoboda said the main
deterrent to getting the
new dryer is concern over
availability of natural gas.
Were monitoring that
situation closely, he said.
AGRONOMY
Just as last fall was the
first time members got to
take advantage of FCAs
newly expanded grain stor-
age facilities, it was also
the first real test for FCAs
new fertilizer plant.
The spring prior we
were able to give it a pre-
liminary test run, but last
fall was really the first
chance we had to see what
it could do, Svoboda said.
Our intent in building the
new plant in Jackson was
to basically have it serve
as a central hub for all
fertilizer needs, replacing
smaller plants in Jackson,
Lakefield and Okbabena.
The concern going into last
fall was, Can we service
the whole territory with
one plant? The answer is
yes, and we can handle
more acres in the future.
With the new central
plant, backed-up lines and
spreading equipment wait-
ing around in fields are
things of the past, said Matt
Benda, agronomy manager
for FCA.
Its has increased ca-
pacity, efficiency and
speed, Benda said. Its
done everything we ex-
pected it to do.
Much of the credit for
that goes to the agronomy
department employees,
Svoboda said.
Kudos to the guys work-
ing the plant, he said.
They need to be organized
to make it work, and they
are.
Also within the agrono-
my department, FCA re-
cently added three new
sprayers to its fleet one
purchased and two leased.
Were trying to get ev-
erything up to 120-foot
booms, Benda said. An-
other year, and well be at
that point.
Bigger booms cover
more acres, Svoboda add-
ed, and thats increasingly
important as the demand
for pre-plant application
continues to grow. Our
spraying acres are up fair-
ly significantly.
The next proj ect i n
agronomy is a new ware-
house and seed-treating
facility in Lakefield. The
hope is to begin construc-
tion yet this fall.
Well get the shell up
this fall and bins up for the
soybean seed, Svoboda
said.
Plans call for the build-
ing, which will be built just
to the south of the existing
FCA facility along High-
way 86, to also house a re-
tail and office space.
It will be handy for
people on the west side of
our territory and provide
more convenient service,
Svoboda said.
ENERGY
The crowning achieve-
ment of the co-ops en-
ergy department over the
course of the last year was
successfully maintaining
an adequate supply of pro-
pane for the co-op and its
members.
Propane availability
was one of the main chal-
lenges we faced, Svoboda
said. But our customers
did not run out of fuel last
fall or over the winter.
Credit for that must be
given to the employees and
management of the depart-
ment, Svoboda said.
They went above and
beyond, he said. All of
them worked their tails off
to keep product available
for our members.
In response to last years
shortage, FCA added a
30,000-gallon storage tank
in Jackson, continues to
keep its eyes out for other
opportunities to pick up
additional storage at a rea-
sonable cost and is working
with other co-ops on ad-
ditional means of securing
propane, such as rail.
Its not the silver bul-
let, Svoboda said of the
three-pronged effort, but,
together, they all can make
a difference.
Svoboda said the co-op
also encourages members
New facilities, equipment, technology
mark a year of progress for FCA Co-op
FCA Co-op
Jerry Svoboda,
general manager
Jackson
(507) 847-4160
FCA Co-op is on the cut-
ting edge of technology that
will give its members access
to feld data unlike anything
theyve ever seen.
The Jackson-based co-op
recently began exploring how
the use of drones in this
case, unmanned aerial vehicles
equipped with cameras can
give their members an edge in
agricultural production.
Were continuously looking
at the technology side of the
business and trying to match
what our farmers are demand-
ing to whats available, said
Jerry Svoboda, FCAs general
manager.
Drones are the absolute
latest technology, said Matt
Benda, agronomy manager
at FCA, and ev-
e r y -
body
wants
to figure
out how they
might be used in
production agricul-
ture.
FCA recently began work-
ing with a Mankato firm
to fgure out how best to
employ the new technol-
ogy on its membersbehalf.
Drones typically have
the ability to take pictures
from the air, Benda said. We
went a step further one
with video capabilities. We can
study the video, extract still
frames and basically subject
the footage to analysis similar
to that of an MRI (magnetic
resonance imaging) with the
thought of being able to pre-
cisely determine stand counts,
identify aphid infestations and
a whole gamut of other things.
Thus far, Benda has been im-
pressed with the technology.
These things can go up 250
to 400 feet in the air, yet pro-
vide images of such incredible
detail, he said.
But Benda is quick to point
out FCA is still in the research
and development phase of its
drone initiative.
This is quite an un-
dertaking, Benda
said. One of the
issues weve
encoun-
tered is
there is so much data the
data points, the data fles are
just so massive we need to
fnd software capable of pro-
cessing all of it.
He is hopeful to have a so-
lution by the end of this year.
From there, Benda envisions
contracting services for an-
other year or two, making the
data available to members and
then gauging response.
There are a lot of things
we can do, Svoboda said,
but the question is, Is there
enough value to the producer
that he or she would want to
pay for it?.
If there is value, as Benda
anticipates, the co-op could
then look at purchasing its
own drone in a couple years.
Svoboda said the drone
initiative fts well with FCAs
goal of providing the most
innovative technology to its
members.
Our goal is to be the go-
to place, he said. We want
our members to come to us
for that technology piece, as
well as the advice to
go along with it.
Co-op embarks on cutting-edge drone initiative
to add propane storage on
the farm.
Also within the realm
of energy, FCA has added
a handful of larger trucks
to its fleet, including a
6,000-gallon truck this
past year and an addi-
tional refined fuel truck in
Lakefield. The co-op also
upgraded cardtrol fuel
stations in both Jackson
and Lakefield in order to
continue to sell E-85 and
remodeled the Lakefield
station.
Many fueling stations
have chosen to drop E-85
from their offerings due to
the mandates surrounding
upgraded pumping equip-
ment, Svoboda said. FCA
is owned by our farmer-
members and supports the
sale of E-85 and is willing
the make the investments
to continue supplying it to
its customers.
FEED
As vehicle fleets in the
agronomy and energy de-
partments of FCA Co-op
have grown over the last
year, so, too, has the feed
truck fleet.
We added a truck to our
feed department fleet,
Svoboda said, and are
looking down the road to
what other needs we might
address in the short-term
and long-term future.
BRIGHT FUTURE
Its been another year
of growth and improve-
ment at FCA Co-op. But all
thats 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
members they represent.
This is a board with a
vision for the future and
a true concern for the
member-owners, he said.
They are the drivers of
progress at FCA.
JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Built: 1981 Addition: 2004 Enrollment: 375
JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Built: 1920 Additions: 1953, 1958, 1964, 1984 Enrollment: 272
District Office: 507-847-3608
JCC High School: 507-847-5310
JCC Middle School: 507-662-6625
Riverside Elementary School: 507-847-5963
Pleasantview Elementary School: 507-662-6218
JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL
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RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Built: 1951 Additions: 1958, 2003 Enrollment: 442
JCCs Vision
JCC strives to achieve a strong community
and school partnership, providing academic
and co-curricular excellence, while
maintaining the financial stability of
our district.
~ Consolidation ~
1997, Jackson and Lakefield
consolidated, creating Jackson County
Central
2000, Sioux Valley consolidated
with Jackson County Central. These
consolidations made for a stronger and
greater achieving school system.
PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Built: 1958 Addition: 1962 Enrollment:188
~ Championship Caliber ~
JCC is a long-time member of SW Confer-
ence in sports. We send many teams to state
tournaments yearly. Our most 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
www.jccschools.com
~ Student Achievement ~
100% Graduation Rate
13 to 1 Student-to-Teacher ratio
2013 MCA-III Reading Test 59% Profi-
ciency Rate
2013 MCA-III Math Test 65% Proficien-
cy Rate
JCC 2012 ACT Composite Score of 21.1
above the state average which is the
best in the nation!
Readi ng and Mat h
r at es ar e t he best
i n t he r egi on!
~ Sports ~
Girls: Volley-
ball, basket-
ball, gymnas-
tics, golf,
track and field,
softball,
cross country,
hockey.
Boys: Football, basketball, wrestling, golf,
track and field, baseball,
cross country, hockey.
~ Getting Started On A Career ~
Challenge Classes: Stu dents can earn a
high school diploma as well as earn two
years worth of college credits without leav-
ing the high school campus.
Agriculture: Students at JCC have many
ag-related opportunities. Some include:
Marketing, Mechanics, Sales, Animal Sci-
ence, Floral Design, Horticulture, Land-
scaping, Natural Resources, Farm Business
Management, Food Science I & II, Survivor,
and Success.
Technology Education: A wide variety of
courses in Computer Technology are of-
fered, 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.
Foreign Language Spanish
~ Activities ~
Cheerleading,
Concert Band,
Concert Choir,
Economic
Challenge,
Fall Play, FFA,
BEST Robotics,
History
Day, Jazz Band, JCC Carolers, KEY Club,
Knowledge Bowl, Marching Band, Math
League, One-Act Play, Pep Band, Science Fair,
Show Choir, SADD, Speech Team, Spring
Musical, Study Buddies and Yearbook.
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When Jackson County
Central students return
to school Aug. 18, they
will notice things look a
little different.
Pl enty of grounds
and facility improve-
ments took place over
the summer months
in classrooms, outside
the school buildings and
even to the schools ath-
letic facilities.
A handful of class-
rooms in the middle
school received new
floor tiles, and Pleas-
antview Elementary
School was scheduled
to receive a brand-new
concrete parking lot and
a new east sidewalk. In
Jackson, Riverside El-
ementary Schools north
parking lot was to be
the recipient of infrared
patching and the high
school roof had a few
areas replaced with en-
ergy-efficient material.
Work continues on the
football field in Jackson,
with most of the im-
provements funded by
donations made to the
Community Pride Com-
mittee. New goalposts
have been erected, a
new scoreboard is in
and ready to go and new
picnic tables are being
ordered for the fields
patio area. The tables
are being paid for by do-
nations from committee
members and the public.
Funds raised by the lo-
cal Flat Earth Wrestling
Club helped pay for a
new wrestling mat and
hoist at the high school,
which school officials
say will save the time
and effort of rolling and
hauling, and new volley-
ball standards have been
purchased.
Over in Lakefield,
King Field is next on the
list for improvements,
with money currently
being raised for the up-
keep of the dugouts, ten-
nis and volleyball courts
and parking lot.
Every single student
from sixth grade to 12
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at Jackson County Cen-
tral will be issued his or
her own iPad when school
goes back into session
Aug. 18.
Its part of the schools
innovative one-to-one
iPad initiative, which dis-
trict officials say will
not only advance student
learning, but also save
the district money in the
long run.
On the heels of an inter-
nal study showing iPads
at JCC have expanded
students access to ed-
ucation and teachers,
increased student en-
gagement and motiva-
tion, promoted innovative
educational strategies
and improved communi-
cation between students,
teachers and parents, the
district is preparing to
take the next step forward
by removing iPad carts
from the middle and high
schools and instead issu-
ing each student his or
her own tablet.
In todays world, tech-
nology plays such a large
role, said Todd Meyer,
JCCs superintendent of
schools. The sooner we
can get technology into
kids hands and teach
them the right way to use
it and the benefits of it,
the better service were
giving our students. This
technology opens up the
world to them.
It also will save the
school district money.
Already, schools are us-
ing a third less paper than
they were prior to the
introduction of the iPad a
few years ago, what with
students submitting as-
signments electronically,
and the transition from
desktop computers to tab-
lets means no more costly
computer lab upgrades.
Also, the district has
just started the process
of replacing expensive,
quickly outdated, hard-
copy textbooks with elec-
tronic versions accessible
on the iPad that cost 85
percent less, update au-
tomatically and have fully
interactive capabilities.
Cost-wise, were talk-
ing $12 for electronic
textbooks, versus $85 for
hard-copy textbooks that
kids have to lug around in
their backpacks, Meyer
said. In terms of func-
tionality, the electronic
versions have links and
videos and provide access
to tons of additional infor-
mation and resources.
The electronic text-
books also allow teachers
to tailor content to their
needs and the needs of
their classes, rather than
be bound by chapters in
a book.
Some of our teachers
have basically created
their own textbooks, com-
bining pieces and parts of
electronic textbooks into
one to meet their needs,
Meyer said. There are a
lot of positives.
Meyer said the iPad
Plenty of new faces will
fill the halls of the Jackson
County Central schools
this fall, as the district wel-
comes 16 new administra-
tors and faculty members.
While several of the new
faces fill vacancies left by
retirements or resignations,
more than a half-dozen are
assuming newly created
positions.
ADMINISTRATION
JCCs administration
team welcomes two new
principals this school year
JCC Middle School Prin-
cipal Mary Morem and
Pleasantview Elementary
School Principal Bryan
Boysen.
Morem, a longtime ele-
mentary and middle school
teacher most recently in
Blooming Prairie, replaces
Kari Wilkinson, who re-
signed last spring to take a
job in Iowa. New to admin-
istration, Morem said her
goal is to meet every single
staff person in the middle
school face to face ahead of
the new school year getting
under way Aug. 18.
Im excited to keep on
meeting with them, she
said. Everyones been
awesome.
Boysen joins the JCC
school district on the heels
of the retirement of JCC
Dean of Students Amy Voss.
In his first administrative
position, the longtime edu-
cator will also serve as the
districts dean of curricu-
lum and assessments.
Its been a great transi-
tion for me so far, Boysen
said. Everyone has been
very welcoming and I cant
say enough good things
about the community.
Boysen said one day
he walked the streets of
Lakefield to introduce him-
self to residents of the com-
munity and people have
been stopping by his Pleas-
antview Elementary School
office regularly to just say
hi.
DISTRICTWIDE
Districtwide new hires
include Dana Boler as food
service director, Brandon
Frederickson as reading
integration/English Lan-
guage Learners teacher and
Tracy Johnson as school
counselor.
Todd Meyer, superinten-
dent of schools at JCC, said
Boler, of Jackson, has ex-
tensive experience in food
service and he is excited to
have her on board.
Fredericksons position
came about due to state in-
tegration and achievement
dollars the school district
decided to aim at district-
wide reading improvement,
as well as because of his
ELL certification. Yet to be
hired is another full-time
reading integration instruc-
tor, Meyer said.
And Johnson will work
out of the high school as a
new counselor
The job of the coun-
selor is changing and will
continue to change a lot
over the next few years as
the Minnesota Department
of Education continues to
push the importance of
students being college- and
career-ready, Meyer said.
HIGH SCHOOL AND
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Recent University of
Minnesota grad Stephanie
Porter is scheduled to start
this fall as JCCs unprec-
edented third ag teacher.
Wed been looking at
doing this for a few years,
Meyer said about adding
third instructor for the
schools burgeoning ag
program, and the stu-
dent numbers this year
just made this necessary.
Porter will also be teaching
some business and indus-
trial arts classes.
Were looking forward
to adding her expertise
and skills to our ag depart-
ment, Meyer said. Shes
going to do a wonderful job
for us and the kids here at
JCC High School.
Splitting time between
the high school and middle
school will be Garrett Gees-
man, a 2007 JCC grad, who
will assume the position of
choir instructor. Geesman
most recently taught mid-
dle school choir in Mankato.
Worthington High School
grad Chris Aggen has been
tapped to teach middle
school physical education
and health this fall and will
serve as head coach of the
varsity girls basketball
team.
Im excited, Aggen said
of getting started at JCC.
Im looking forward to a
new experience.
Veteran teacher Rachel
Soe will serve as new full-
time middle school social
studies teacher this year,
and Lynn Jasper and Katlin
Kiehn will serve as special
education teachers in the
middle school.
ELEMENTARY
A huge first-grade class
at Riverside Elementary
School warranted the ad-
dition of a new teacher this
year, Meyer said, and the
unanimous pick was Jack-
son native Shelly Condon,
who returns to her alma
mater after a five-year
teaching stint in Mt. Lake.
Replacing longtime sec-
ond-grade teacher Gloria
VanVoorst, who retired at
the end of last year, is Tif-
fany Harris, a resident of
Fairmont who has spent the
last few years as a teacher
at the districts Discovery
Place Preschool. Filling
Harris shoes in the pre-
school is Jody Buresch of
Lakefield, who joins the
dual-campus preschool af-
ter serving as head teacher
at Gingerbread Preschool
in Jackson.
While were sad to see
Tiffany go, we know shell
do a great job as a second-
grade teacher and we are
very excited to bring Jodys
experience and passion for
preschoolers to Discovery
Place, said Amber Less-
man, preschool director.
Lessman herself will
teach an unprecedented
third section of preschool
thi s fal l at Di scovery
Places Riverside campus.
Darcy Snyder joins the
Ri versi de El ement ary
School team as a new spe-
cial education teacher and
Lakefield resident and for-
mer Southwest Star Con-
cept school teacher Brit-
tany Pohlman joins Pleas-
antview Elementary as a
second-grade teacher.
Plenty of new faces at JCC
JCC launches one-to-one iPad initiative
Improvements made to grounds, facilities
carts rendered surplus by
the one-to-one iPad initia-
tive including five carts
of 30 each at the high school
will be relocated to Riv-
erside and Pleasantview
elementary schools, where
they will be put to good use
by the districts youngest
students.
And, Meyer said, if
the one-to-one initiative
goes well, next year, well
look at boosting the number
of iPad carts in the elemen-
tary schools so our students
there will have one-to-one
access as well.
Jackson County
Central Schools
Todd Meyer,
superintendent
(507) 847-3608
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That means every ve-
hicle we sell comes with a
free CARFAX report, He-
ser said. The report shows
the history of the vehicle
how many owners, any
mechanical issues or past
repairs.
Once linked to listed ve-
hicles on the new site, po-
tential buyers will be able
to research vehicles in
Heser Autos pre-owned
inventory before even step-
ping foot on the lot.
It will help people have
a better idea of what theyre
looking for and what
theyre not before they
even get here, Heser said.
Don Yarns opened the
Loon Lake Bait Store in
2012. Every year since has
been marked by growth
and expansion.
The bait store opened in
the fall of 2012 with a full
line of quality live bait,
including minnows, night
crawlers, wax worms and
leeches, plus a wide selec-
tion of artificial bait. The
store is also the largest
dealer of JB Lures in south-
western Minnesota, with
Minnesota fishing licenses
available as well.
The following spring,
Yarns began selling a good
variety of convenience and
grocery items, health care
items, bug spray, lotions
and clothing, including
short- and long-sleeved T-
shirts, sweatshirts and ball
caps. The store has also
established a reputation
for its fresh-ground coffee,
donuts and soft-serve ice
cream, available in cones,
cups and quarts.
And earlier this year,
Yarns expanded his offer-
ings once again, opening a
full-service liquor store on
April 1 boasting a wide se-
lection of beer, wine, hard
liquor, mixes and the popu-
lar Dailys frozen drinks.
Store hours are Sunday
through Thursday, 8 a.m.
to 7:30 p.m., and Friday
and Saturday from 8 a.m.
to 8 p.m.
Customer convenience
was the driving force be-
hind the transformation of
Jacksons United Prairie
Bank from mere bank to
one-stop shop for banking,
loans, insurance and finan-
cial planning.
Customer preferences
are changing, said Kent
Bargfrede, market presi-
dent. We find ourselves in
a fast-paced world, where
time is short and conve-
nience is paramount.
To cater to those chang-
ing preferences, UP offi-
cials in March embarked
on an effort to effectively
and efficiently position
multiple services in a sin-
gle location. The effort
consisted of consolidating
separate UP Bank and UP
Insurance offices, more
prominently positioning
the local UP mortgage loan
department and establish-
ing regular office hours for
the local financial planner
all within a freshly up-
dated and efficiently rede-
signed single space.
All these services are
interconnected, said in-
surance agent Don Kuehl.
It made sense to locate
them under one roof.
Remodeling of the bank
building began in early
March and included cos-
metic updates, increased
handicapped accessibility
and layout overhaul to ac-
commodate the division of
departments but retain an
inviting flow. UP Insurance
staff members moved from
their former location at the
intersection of Highway 71
and Sherman Street into
the bank facility at High-
way 71 and Grant Street
on July 1.
Now the customer can
get all the benefits in one
visit, Bargfrede said.
Still to come is some ad-
ditional signage, both inte-
rior and exterior.
Despite all the changes,
a few things just havent,
including UPs commit-
ment to customer privacy
and confidentiality.
The customers privacy
and protection are still par-
amount, Bargfrede said.
Confidentiality is still
very important in the in-
surance and banking busi-
ness any business that
deals with peoples infor-
mation, Kuehl said.
And while UP is well-
equipped to cater to those
customers who prefer to
conduct banking and in-
surance business via new
technology, both Bargfrede
and Kuehl agree there re-
mains a place in todays
world for personal service.
We still believe in the
personal approach, Kuehl
said. Our doors are open
and we invite people to
come in and see where we
are.
A formal opportunity
to do just that arrives on
Thursday, Sept. 18, when
UP Bank and UP Insur-
ance will host a public open
house.
Were excited to show-
case our new facility,
Bargfrede said. Were
proud of it and what it
means to our customers.
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When organizers of the
new Kids Lunch in the Park
effort approached Sun-
shine Foods manager Jason
Oye about possibly pitch-
ing in, he didnt hesitate.
We are proud to be a
big part of the kids lunch
program, said Oye, three-
year manager of the Jack-
son grocery store. Its a
great thing these volun-
teers have organized, and
I knew from the start we
wanted to be involved.
Sunshine Foods was at
the frontlines of the effort
for the first several weeks
of the programs existence,
assembling between 50 and
75 healthy sack lunches
consisting of a sandwich,
apple and milk for kids who
gathered in Ashley Park
each Wednesday. The effort
was spearheaded by local
Bible study group mem-
bers who were concerned
children who ate breakfast
and lunch at school may go
hungry when school let out
for the summer.
Sunshine Foods not only
assembles the lunches it
provides, it also donates a
portion of the ingredients.
We donate all the buns
and half the cost of the
milk, with Land OLakes
donating the other half,
Oye said. Were glad we
can help out with this.
Helping with the Kids
Lunch in the Park effort
is just one of the many
ways Sunshine Foods sup-
ports and gives back to the
community. Another is the
Register Tapes for Educa-
tion program, which Oye
introduced to Jackson and
Lakefield two years ago
and is excited to bring back
again this year.
Its really a win-win
situation, Oye said of the
program. 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 com-
munity.
The way the program
works is simple: Receipts
from Sunshine Foods are
collected at all Jackson
County Central school
buildings and food pur-
chases on the receipts are
tallied. The food purchas-
es are then converted to
points and allocated to
the school at which the
receipts were collected to
be used to obtain any num-
ber of needed educational
supplies and equipment,
including books, comput-
ers, microscopes even
playground equipment.
Schools, parents and
friends save our register
tapes and exchange the to-
tal value for free teaching
tools from a catalog of over
2,000 items, Oye said.
Total deposits for the
past year numbered nearly
100,000, Oye said, allowing
schools in Jackson to se-
cure free supplies for the
music and art programs
and schools in Lakefield
to receive free art supplies
and educational games.
I think its a great pro-
gram, Oye said. Its our
way of enhancing the edu-
cation of our youth and
thanking our customers
for their shopping loyalty.
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Jason Oye, manager
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Jackson
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AMETEK Medical Interconnect 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, AMETEK Medical Interconnect has strategically built upon its depth of design experience and
creative profciency to meet tough challenges head-on with the highest standards of engineering.
Refecting the stringent emphasis on ef cient productivity, the Jackson plant specializes in
molded cable assemblies for the medical electronics and instrumentation industries. To supplement
domestic production, AMETEK Medical Interconnect has developed Pacifc Rim manufacturing
facilities, providing efective access to AMETEK Medical
Interconnect quality-engineered cables for users of
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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 industrys most advanced level of
workmanship standards the IPC/WHMA A-620. As a
result, AMETEK Medical Interconnect is certifed to ISO
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AMETEK Medical Interconnects products are routinely
used in some of the most advanced procedures medical
science has to ofer, such as implantable defbrillators
and pacemakers, deep-brain stimulation and cardiac
mapping. Our customers develop the technology to
make the world a healthier place to live, and AMETEK
Medical Interconnect is proud to be counted on to help
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For Jackson native Jackie Hunt Christensen, the
products being manufactured at Ametek-Engineered
Medical Components in Jackson are not just simply
medical devices, they are the keys to a better life.
For Jackie Hunt Chris-
tensen, the products being
manufactured at Ametek-
Engineered Medical Com-
ponents in Jackson are
not just simply medical
devices, they are the keys
to a better life.
Christensen, a native of
Jackson and 1982 Jackson
High School grad, under-
went surgery in January
2006 for the installation
of a deep-brain stimula-
tion system. Key to a suc-
cessful surgery were two
probes that test the area
of the brain for electrode
placement.
Those probes were, and
continue to be, manufac-
tured by the dedicated
employees of Ametek in
Jackson.
IT HAS MADE A
DIFFERENCE
Christensen was diag-
nosed with Parkinsons dis-
ease at age 34, shortly after
the birth of her second son.
As the disease progressed,
she soon found herself
struggling mightily with
two symptoms speech
impacts and levodopa-
induced involuntary move-
ments.
For a while there, peo-
ple could hardly stand
next to me without getting
whapped, she joked. My
left arm had a mind of its
own.
She remembers the first
time she heard of deep-
brain stimulation tech-
nology utilizing electrical
currents that essentially
counteract the effects of
Parkinsons disease and
thinking it just wasnt for
her. After all, she said,
what would prompt a per-
son to say, Lets stick
wires into someones brain,
run voltage through them
and see what happens?
But things change, and
for Christensen, quickly.
Within a month, she had
changed her mind.
I have two electrodes in
my head, one on each side
of my brain, Christensen
said.
The precise placement
of those electrodes is de-
termined by probes manu-
factured at Ametek-EMC
in Jackson.
They are a very impor-
tant part of this process,
Christensen said.
Once the electrodes were
placed, they were wired
under Christensens scalp
behind her ear and down
the front of her neck all
under the skin and con-
nected to a neurostimula-
tor battery.
I have two pacemakers
basically sending electri-
cal currents into my brain
to essentially confuse the
messages that are getting
mixed up because of the
lack of dopamine in my
brain, one of the natural
chemicals that tells our
muscles what to do and
affect our movement, she
said.
The device runs con-
stantly, but Christensen
doesnt feel any electrical
sensations unless she goes
to a doctor visit for an ad-
justment.
For Christensen, deep-
brain stimulation greatly
reduces her levodopa-in-
duced involuntary move-
ments and helps alleviate
some of the muscle rigidity
she would otherwise expe-
rience. She can sleep, she
can move she can live
a life so much more full
than if she had not had the
surgery.
DBS has gi ven me
back so much of my life,
she said. If the system is
turned off, its very dif-
ficult for me to function.
It has made a difference.
SPREADING THE
WORD
Chri st ensen was so
thankful for the difference
deep-brain stimulation
made in her life that she
has dedicated much of it to
spreading the word to oth-
ers. In 2009, her book, Life
With a Battery-Operated
Brain: A Patients Guide
to Deep Brain Stimulation
Surgery for Parkinsons
Disease, was published
a step-by-step guide for
those thinking about hav-
ing the surgery.
Its based on my experi-
ences, but does walk people
through the process using
some of my experiences as
an example, she said. I
also surveyed 58 other peo-
ple who had the surgery.
The book explores the ben-
efits of deep-brain stimu-
lation surgery on many
motor symptoms of the
disease, takes readers on
that step-by-step journey
and provides information
on a typical evaluation
process, medical statistics,
questions to ask neurosur-
geons, opinions from other
patients, the programming
process for the device and
much more.
She is also the author of
another book, The First
Year: Parkinsons Disease,
An Essential Guide for the
Newly Diagnosed, and
numerous articles and edi-
torials regarding Parkin-
sons. In 2006, she won the
Milly Kondracke Award
for Outstanding Advocacy
from the Parkinsons Ac-
tion Network in Washing-
ton, D.C.
Christensen also had the
opportunity to meet with
the employees of Ametek-
EMC in Jackson includ-
ing her aunt, Judy Dostal
to thank them for their
part in giving her the keys
to a new and better way
of life, to let them know
the work they do matters
very much and to encour-
age them.
I enjoyed that experi-
ence very much, she said.
I urged them to continue
their commitment to qual-
ity because the work they
are doing really does make
a difference in peoples
lives.
Locally-made product gives Jackson native keys to a better life
Two in particular
are helping to
revolutionize the
world of medicine
The assemblies and inter-
connection systems being
manufactured at Ametek-
Engineered Medical Com-
ponents in Jackson are
helping to improve lives the
world over.
Two in particular
neurostimulator probes and
heart mapping assemblies
are helping to revolution-
ize the world of health care.
The cables and assem-
blies were manufactur-
ing right here in Jackson
are being used in lifesav-
ing procedures across the
globe, said Gary Roberts,
Director of Operations at
Ametek-EMC in Jackson.
The work being done in
our manufacturing facility
is changing lives.
IMPROVING LIVES
The neurosti mul ator
probes being built in Jack-
son are key to the effective-
ness of deep-brain stimula-
tion systems that are im-
proving the lives of those
with Parkinsons disease.
Deep-brain stimulation
involves sending electrical
cur-
rents
into
the
brain
to es-
sentially counteract symp-
toms of Parkinsons disease
by either inactivating parts
of the brain or confusing
the messages the disease
causes to get mixed up.
In deep-brain stimula-
tion, electrodes are con-
nected by wires to a type
of pacemaker device im-
planted under the skin of
the chest, below the col-
lar bone. Once activated,
the device sends continu-
ous electrical pulses to the
target areas of the brain,
blocking the impulses that
cause tremors.
Identifying precisely
where these target areas
are is key to the effective-
ness of the surgery. The in-
terconnects manufactured
at Ametek-EMC in Jackson
do exactly that.
These interconnects are
very important parts of the
entire process, Roberts
said.
REFINING
PROCEDURES
The heart-mapping in-
terconnects the employees
of Ametek-EMC in Jack-
son manufacture support a
cutting-edge cardiac map-
ping system that increases
effectiveness of cardiac
procedures and reduces
procedure time.
The cardiac mapping sys-
tem supports two different
but complementary map-
ping technologies one for
conventional procedures,
the other for more complex
situations making it the
ideal system to map irregu-
lar heartbeat.
The system facilitates the
creation of chamber mod-
els boasting an exceptional
level of detail. In fact, the
system can generate highly
detailed 3D models of up to
16 cardiac surfaces the
most realistic models of the
heart possible.
The system provides phy-
sicians with state-of-the-art
mapping capabilities and a
world of mapping options to
meet the clinical needs of
any procedure. Its usability
and clinical flexibility make
the system ideally suited
to performing procedures
in any
cham-
ber
of the
heart.
This new cardiac 3D
mapping system is a huge
improvement over the tech-
nology it replaces in terms
of both size and timing,
Roberts said. What was
once as large as a desk is
now the size of a desktop
computer. Mapping and
modeling that used to take
two weeks to do can now be
done real time.
Roberts said Ametek-
EMC Jackson is proud to
support the revolutionary
cardiac mapping system
with cable assemblies and
box assemblies that allow
the system to function and
operate.
This is truly ground-
breaking technology, he
said.
What is built here in
Jackson is key to the suc-
cess of this system, Rob-
erts said. Were proud to
be a part of this.
Ametek-EMC products making lives better
Ametek-Engineered Medical Components
Gary Roberts, Director of Operations
177 Industrial Parkway
Jackson
(507) 847-5441
WHAT IT IS
Neurostimulation
probes
WHAT IT DOES
In deep-brain
stimulation,
electrodes are
connected by wires to
a type of pacemaker
device implanted
under the skin of the
chest, below the collar
bone. Once activated,
the device sends
continuous electrical
pulses to the target
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Jackson Building Center rises above the rest
Jackson Building
Center
Marshall Helmers,
manager
171 Industrial Parkway
Jackson
(507) 847-4011
Consolidation among the
major network media com-
panies means they have
power and programming
leverage and they are
not afraid to use it to boost
their bottom line at your
expense.
They may demand exces-
sive fee increases, package
unpopular networks with
popular ones, take their
programming away from
you while we negotiate or
any combination of these
tactics.
Did you also know:
The average household
watches only 16 channels,
yet networks package their
channels to force you to
buy those you dont want
in order to get those that
you do?
Programming network
fees account for the bulk
of your monthly cable bill?
The cost of basic cable
has risen three-and-a-half
times the rate of inflation
over the last 15 years be-
cause of demands from
networks for higher pro-
gramming fees?
The networks are able
to impose huge fee increas-
es because they do not have
a relationship with you as
your cable TV provider col-
lects the money for them?
One media company
honcho recently stated
that, content is such a
fundamental part of daily
life that people will give up
food and a roof over their
heads before they give up
TV? This shows they have
lost their perspective and
the demands for huge in-
creases will continue.
Southwest Minnesota
Broadband Services con-
tinues to fight against ex-
cessive TV network fee
increases. Visit TVonMy-
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trying to keep TV costs in
check.
Service with a smile, ex-
pert advice, quality prod-
ucts and friendly flexibility
not to mention certain
customer perks are what
sets Jackson Building Cen-
ter apart.
Our customer service is
great, from friendly people
our customers know and
trust, said store manager
Marshall Helmers.
Trust is especially im-
portant when those cus-
tomers rely on JBC em-
ployees for advice on proj-
ects, Helmers said.
Our Brad Langstraat
has 40 years in the building
industry, Helmers said. I
have never come across a
question he has not been
able to answer.
The same goes for Kris
Nyborg and any questions
on paint and stain.
Kris is a paint pro,
Helmers said. Were all
committed to providing our
customers with advice and
assistance on any project.
For those not ready to do it
themselves, Helmers and
his crew maintain a refer-
ence board with contact
information for the areas
finest contractors.
For those trying to find
a builder or contractor
especially those who
might be new to the area
were happy to refer them
to builders we know and
trust, Helmers said.
As far as product, Helm-
ers said customers can be
guaranteed the lumber
they purchase at JBC is
of the highest quality. The
same goes for the exten-
sive in-store inventory of
hardware, tools, fixtures
and more, not to mention
the more than 66,000 items
available to customers via
special order.
We have completely dif-
ferent products than some
of the other places people
tend to travel to, thinking
theyll save money, he
said.
But the thing that re-
ally sets JBC apart is its
friendly flexibility and the
customer perks it can offer.
When we give a quote
or an estimate, whether
its on a simple construc-
tion project or a garage
addition, if our customers
shop other places and feel
our pricing is too high or
a little out of whack, we
encourage them to let us
know, Helmers said.
Whether its scouring the
market for special pric-
ing on some aspect of the
order, purchasing sup-
plies with others for bulk
discounts or simply seeing
if the pencil can be sharp-
ened a bit more, Helmers
said JBC is willing to work
hard to earn business. Of-
tentimes, JBC can throw a
special perk or two custom-
ers way as well.
Those who buy prod-
ucts from us are welcome
to use some of our tools for
their projects, Helmers
said. We also offer free
in-town delivery. Those are
some little extras we like to
offer our customers.
Electronic charts,
barcode-matched
medication admin,
and ITV health care
fuel recent ranking
El ect roni c medi cal
charts, barcode-matched
medication administra-
tion and health care via
interactive television are
among the technological
advances fueling Sanford
Jackson Medical Centers
recent ranking among the
top health care institutions
in the nation in terms of
information technology
utilization.
Sanford Jackson was
recently designated as
one of the countrys Most
Wired health care facili-
ties by Hospitals & Health
Networks magazine. The
prestigious designation
stems from data gathered
through the annual Most
Wired survey, an indus-
try-standard benchmark
assessment now in its 16
th

year designed to measure
the level of information
technology adoption in
U.S. hospitals and health
systems. Health Forum, an
American Hospital Associ-
ation information company,
distributes, collects and
analyzes the Most Wired
data and develops bench-
marks that are becoming
the industry standard for
measuring information
technology adoption for
operational, financial and
clinical performance in
health care delivery sys-
tems.
Mary Ruyter, CEO of
Sanford Jackson, said the
elite designation is not an
easy one to obtain, as spe-
cific sets of requirements
must be met in each of four
focus areas: infrastructure,
business and administra-
tive management, clini-
cal quality and safety and
clinical integration.
INFRASTRUCTURE
In terms of infrastruc-
ture, Sanford Jackson
boasts an ultra-secure in-
ternal network, cutting-
edge wireless capabilities
and the latest innovations
in equipment.
Our network is protect-
ed, secure and virus-free,
said Jennifer Tewes, site
supervisor and marketing
specialist at Sanford Jack-
son and Sanford Lakefield.
Our wireless capabilities
consist of both a guest
wireless network and se-
cure network.
But its the new equip-
ment in place thats re-
ally exciting, Ruyter said,
including scanners that
serve as the cornerstone
of Sanfords revolution-
ary bar-code medication
administration initiative
and the several component
systems through which
Sanford is forging new
paths in the emerging field
of telemedicine.
These advances are
simply amazing, Ruyter
said.
The bar-code medication
administration initiative
ensures the right patient
receives the right medi-
cation every single time,
Tewes said.
Prior to administration,
the bar code on the patients
wristband is scanned, as is
the bar code on the medica-
tion container, Tewes said.
If the two dont match, the
medication is not admin-
istered. Its an enhanced
validation for medication
administration.
Sanfords groundbreak-
ing telemedicine initiative
allows patients in Jackson
instantaneous access to a
number of physicians at
Sanford Sioux Falls at any
time. Through a high-tech
component system boast-
ing the latest in interactive
video and audio capabili-
ties, patients in Jackson are
able to teleconference with
off-location physicians and
specialists, while those
physicians are able to ex-
amine and assess patients
in Jackson. Permanent
component systems are
installed in Sanford Jack-
sons emergency room,
while mobile systems are
available to be located as
needed throughout the
medical center.
We have found this to
be especially useful in the
area of behavioral health
telemedicine, Tewes said.
As there is a shortage of
behavioral health special-
ists here, having access via
our telemedicine initiative
allows patients to be able
to receive care close to
home.
BUSINESS AND
ADMINISTRATIVE
MANAGEMENT
While many of the recent
technological advances at
Sanford Jackson are easily
noticed, others are more
subtle.
Our advances in the
area of business and ad-
ministrative management
are more behi nd-the-
scenes, Tewes said.
But, she added, that
doesnt make them any
less important.
Among the advances at
Sanford Jackson in terms
of business and adminis-
trative management are
an up-to-the-minute supply
ordering system, cohesive
system-wide billing proto-
col and an electronic pay-
ment option.
It used to be, Tewes
said, each Sanford location
would bill patients sepa-
rately. Today, no matter
how many locations pro-
vide treatment or service,
patients receive a single
bill from Sanford Health.
And that bill may now be
paid electronically through
Sanfords ultra-secure e-
Commerce network.
CLINICAL QUALITY
AND SAFETY
Technology has also
boosted clinical quality and
safety at Sanford Jackson
to new heights.
Clinical decision-mak-
ing tools are in place that
assist the clinician in mak-
ing the right diagnosis at
the right time for the pa-
tient, Tewes said.
The tool provides alerts
to the clinician regarding
patients allergies to medi-
cations or if the patient is
past due on immunizations
or preventative services
and directs the clinician
toward evidence-based
practices.
Another tool boosting
clinical quality and safety
is electronic physician
order entry, Tewes said,
which eliminates the need
for handwriting and limits
the chance for errors in
prescriptions or lab orders.
Technology and the ease
with which data is shared
as a result of it also help
Sanford Jackson see how
it stacks up against oth-
er health care providers
across the state.
Were helping to facili-
tate a national standard,
Tewes said.
CLINICAL
INTEGRATION
Perhaps Sanford Jack-
sons most innovative tech-
nological advancement, the
My Sanford Chart, helped
the local medical center
excel in the area of clinical
integration.
The My Sanford Chart
i ni t i at i ve, whi ch we
launched a couple years
ago, has basically changed
the way patients and cli-
nicians interact, Ruyter
said. The technology al-
lows patients to communi-
cate with their providers,
schedule appointments
and receive appointment
Sanford Jackson among nations best for IT utilization
Sanford Jackson
Mary Ruyter, CEO
1430 North Highway
Jackson
(507) 847-2420
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Sanford Jackson Medical Centers groundbreaking
bar-code medication administration initiative ensures
the right patient receives the right medication every
single time.
Digital test results are made available to patients through My Sanford Chart and practitioners through Sanford One Chart, both technological advances that helped Sanford
Jackson Medical Center earn the prestigious Most Wired designation from Hospitals & Heath Networks magazine.
A Sanford Jackson practitioner examines a patient in
one of the local medical centers wired exam rooms.
reminders, obtain pre-
scription refills and even
conduct e-Visits exclu-
sively online. Plus, it gives
patients access to their lab
test results and their medi-
cal history everything.
It has really been well
received by our patients.
While My Sanford Chart
has revolutionized the way
patients and clinicians in-
teract, Sanford One Chart
has changed the way clini-
cians access information
about patients.
Results of preventa-
tive testing, radiology, ex-
ams, lab tests all of it
are integrated to San-
ford One Chart, Tewes
said. Rather than some
here and some there, in
different programs, its
all compiled in one spot.
The same is true of data
gathered from different lo-
cations within the Sanford
Health system.
Information from the
hospital or clinic or acute
care center wherever
is all gathered togeth-
er in one location so the
clinician has access to
comprehensive data sets
when making a diagno-
sis or health care-related
recommendation, Tewes
said.
MORE TO COME
Ruyter said while San-
ford Jackson is honored to
be named among the top
health care institutions in
the nation in terms of infor-
mation technology utiliza-
tion, the local medical cen-
ter has only scratched the
surface of whats to come.
Yes, were experienc-
ing a period of rapid tech-
nological advancement,
Ruyter said, but there
is more to come much
more to come. This is the
direction in which health
care is going.
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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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507-235-6154
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City Hall (Ofce Staff)
Heidi Bargfrede
Jennifer Bromeland
Marcy Hassing
Debra Mitchell
Dave Maschoff
Sue Pirsig
Staci Beseke
Liquor Store
Sue Anderson
Tyler Koenings
Becky Fowler
Lynette Lusk
Kaye Meneely
Michele Morse
Mary Jo Sirovy
LuAnn Ritter-Owen
Melissa Voss
Gregory Zurbey
Street Department
Neal Carlson
Kody Kolander
William Kruppiak
Philip Markman
Jared Spaeth
George Tauer
Ronald Gregory
Water Department
Steve Beckel
Ron Bezdicek
Anthony Oxborough
80 West Ashley Street, Jackson, MN
847-4410
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Electric Department
(Contracted by Missouri
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Jeff Becthold
Jeremy Boogerd
Clay Welchlin
Legal
Brad Anderson
Steve Handevidt
Fire and Ambulance
Personnel
Mayor and Council
Members
(Elected personnel)
The 2014 session was
short and swift. It was a
bonding year that ended
with the passage of over $1
billion worth of Minnesota
projects between a bond-
ing bill and a cash bill. Not
to mention the numerous
changes in tax laws and
other legislation that will
heavily affect businesses
across the state.
Many taxes were fortu-
nately repealed for the bet-
terment of our businesses
after only one year of en-
actment. Repealed taxes in-
clude sales taxes on equip-
ment repair, warehouse
services, and telecommu-
nications equipment. These
repeals will help farmers
and businesspeople in our
communities get back on
track following their con-
cerns about the impact the
taxes would have on Minne-
sotas competitiveness with
neighboring states.
Though these are wel-
comed tax reductions, the
last 2 years still reflect a
significant net tax increase,
a bloated budget, and a lost
opportunity to manage the
state budget without rais-
ing taxes.
Other issues include the
controversial minimum
wage. After stalling last
year, a bill was passed to
raise the wage for small
business to $7.75 and large
business to $9.50 by August
1, 2016. The wage will then
be indexed beginning in
2018. We would have bene-
fited instead from an oppor-
tunity to explore education
opportunities that would
have allowed hard-working
Minnesotans to grow their
potential and thrive from
their skills rather than just
get by on minimum wage.
Another notable issue
was the passage of the
Womens Economic Secu-
rity Act. This was particu-
larly controversial because
of the wide range of issues
relating to women in the
workplace.
However, there are some
pieces of legislation that
must be highlighted. Many
projects deserve an in-
vestment from the state,
not only local investment.
Area projects included in
this years bonding bill
are: $1.425 million for the
Truman Storm Water Proj-
ect, $570,000 for the Jack-
son Library, and $2.4 mil-
lion for the Rapidan Dam.
Jackson will benefit from
a tax abatement increase
that will encourage more
economic development in
the area. The Lakefield
Wind Project in Jackson
will be one of the facilities
benefiting from the Cer-
tificate of Need bill that will
help boost in-state electric
power production. The 5%
Campaign legislation will
support a 5% rate increase
that started on July 1st
for Home and Community
Based Services. This bi-
partisan bill was a priority
for this session and will
help retain our qualified
workers that are caring
for our vulnerable and dis-
abled.
Pri ori ti zed, common
sense spending can solve
many of our states prob-
lems. Better accountability
within the states govern-
ment is the answer.
~Sen. Rosen & Rep. Gunther
Sen. Julie Rosen, Rep. Bob Gunther
proud to represent Jackson County
MAYOR
Wayne Walter
Favorite part of job: Help-
ing run the city for the bet-
terment of citizens, seeing
the city grow, working with
great city employees, work-
ing with many different
committees and volunteers
on making Jackson a great
place to live and seeing the
progress that can be made
when everyone works to-
gether.
COUNCIL
Fred Bern
Favorite part of job:
Serving the citizens, be-
ing involved in the com-
munity through decisions
we make and seeing the
results of the decisions and
how they have improved the
community. I am on several
committees, where I enjoy
working with people who
also have given their time
to the community.
Dave Cushman
Favorite part of job: Be-
ing involved in the process
of helping make city gov-
ernment work. I like the
challenge of finding ways
to make it all come together,
listening to the wants and
needs of our citizens and
hopefully making decisions
that meet our present and
future needs.
Dennis Hunwardsen
Favorite part of job: The
satisfaction I get from be-
ing able to give back to the
community that has been
so good to Donna and me.
Also, the educational aspect
of learning how the city
government works and the
interaction between city,
county and state officials,
commissions, etc., has been
very rewarding.
Donnie Schoenrock
people I have had people
call me and stop me at local
businesses or at community
events, and I love that. I
like to hear their concerns
and ideas.
Ken Temple
people I work with.
Chris Vee
Favorite part of job: I like
seeing change in the city.
STAFF
Jennifer J. Bromeland,
city administrator
Favorite part of job: I get
to wear many hats and be
involved in all aspects of
local government, which is
exciting and fun because no
two days are ever the same.
I really enjoy working for
the council and with city
staff and volunteers to find
ways to try and make Jack-
son a better place to live,
work, play and visit.
Susan M. Pirsig, econom-
ic development coordinator
variety of things I get to deal
with on a daily basis.
Debra Mitchell, office
manager
Favorite part of job: Work-
ing with the public and the
wide variety of work.
Stephen Beckel, water
superintendent
Favorite part of job:
Working outdoors and the
variety of work.
Greg Zurbey, liquor store
manager
Favorite part of job: Help-
ing people to try and enjoy
new products.
George Tauer, street su-
perintendent
different projects we do and
the variety of work. Theres
something new every day.
Mayor, council, staf enjoy working for city
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4- and 5-year-olds, an effort,
director Amber Lessman
said, to meet the demand of
parents and educators for
a higher degree of school
readiness.
Last year, we adopted
the Splash in to Pre-K cur-
riculum, which aligns with
the program of study used in
Riverside and Pleasantview
elementary schools, Less-
man said. Now were tak-
ing another step forward by
getting the students into the
five-day-per-week mindset
of kindergarten.
Class will run from 12:20
to 3 p.m. each day of the
week at the Riverside and
Pleasantview campuses.
The move to a five-day
preschool for 4- and 5-year-
olds has been so well re-
ceived, enrollment at the
Lakefield campus is at an
all-time high and an unprec-
edented third section had to
be added in Jackson. Num-
bers are similarly strong
in the 3-year-old preschool
classes, which run from
8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays
in Jackson and Lakefield.
Discovery Place also wel-
comes a new teacher this fall
Jody Buresch of Lakefield.
Limited spots remain for
Discovery Place Preschool
and Early Childhood Fam-
ily Education programming.
To register, call 847-5868 or
email amber.lessman@jcc-
schools.com or holly.nasby@
jccschools.com.
The Affordable Care Act,
also referred to as Obam-
acare, has changed the
landscape of the health in-
surance industry like never
before. The staff at Com-
plete Insurance Services,
Inc., in Jackson maintains
a customer-centered ap-
proach is still the best way
to navigate the tricky wa-
ters of a new era in health
insurance.
Mark Wheeler, president
and owner of Complete In-
surance Services, Inc., has
more than 25 years experi-
ence in the insurance indus-
try. Wheeler said it has never
been more important to have
a knowledgeable agent to
help select the right health
insurance plan.
Health care reform has
changed the playing field.
There is no one-plan-fits-all
mentality anymore. Choos-
ing the right plan depends
on your income, family size,
provider preference and
health care needs, said
Wheeler.
For the staff in Wheelers
office, education has been
the key in getting a grasp on
the ACA guidelines, as well
as the state and federal ex-
changes. Heather Klassen,
agent and office manager
at Complete Insurance Ser-
vices, has taken the initiative
to learn the intricacies of
MNSure, Minnesotas health
insurance marketplace.
MNSure has made af-
fordable health insurance
a reality for many people in
Minnesota, said Klassen.
From free health insurance
through medical assistance
to state coverage in Minne-
sota Care to subsidized plans
from the ACA, individuals
and families have many op-
tions to purchase affordable
coverage.
Wheeler and Klassen are
both certified brokers with
MNSure, and they are also
appointed with all of the
carriers who offer plans on
the state-based exchange.
We have assisted dozens of
clients in creating accounts
on MNSure, applying for
financial assistance, and
ultimately choosing a plan
that fits their needs, said
Klassen.
In addition, Donna Damm,
agent and customer service
representative at Complete
Insurance Services, recently
obtained her Minnesota life
and health license and is ex-
cited to learn about all of the
different options available.
This is an exciting and
challenging time to be en-
tering the health insurance
market, said Damm. I look
forward to being able to help
our clients find the right fit
for their families.
The ACA has also impact-
ed small employers, whose
benefit packages have had
to comply with health care
reform guidelines. Wheeler
and Klassen have worked
closely with business owners
to amend their plan offer-
ings and still keep coverage
affordable.
Whether you agree with
the ACA or not, its now a
reality, said Wheeler. We
feel that proactive approach
is the right one, and we are
here to help.
Complete Insurance Ser-
vices, Inc., is a full-line,
independent agency serving
southwestern Minnesota.
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