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No beans about it - Fillmore County loves Cabin Coffee Co. By Barb Jeffers There is a new hot spot in Chatfield, Minn. that has area residents “grinding” for more. Alicia Hinckley and Eb Allen opened a Cabin Coffee Co. franchise in Chatfield on November 16, 2015, to the delight of many. Hinckley came up with the idea for opening the business after doing research and “did the groundwork” says Allen. Hinckley then ran the idea of being business partners past Allen, who says it “seemed like a fit” as they both had similar goals and plans for the future. Hinckley comments, “I thought it was something the town could really use and would be a good asset for the town”, which it has certainly turned out to be based on the number of customers that come in and out. Allen states they “get good
feedback” from customers and says it is nice to “be a part of the community and try something new” at the same time. Prior to opening the business, Allen worked at Chatfield Elementary school as a secretary and had hoped to do both jobs, but realized soon after beginning training for Cabin Coffee Co. that she couldn’t do both. “I miss the kids, but what is cool is now I get to see them in a different way and help them in a different way” saying “we get a ton of after school kids and before school and late start”, adding “it’s like a little hangout for them” and she is happy to still be able to spend time with them. Hinckley is a dairy farmer and part owner of Hinckley Trucking of Chatfield. Allen has three children and Hinckley has four, and their kids are very proud of what their mothers have accom-
Alicia Hinckley and Eb Allen opened Cabin Coffee Co. in Chatfield on November 16, 2015. Photo by Barb Jeffers
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plished. Allen states “they went through a lot of pains to get us here, too”, saying “we had a lot of time away from home that they weren’t used to and now for them to see it all come together is pretty cool” and also proves that if you work hard, your dreams can come true. Allen says that since they began serving customers, they have been “very busy”, especially with the holidays occurring within weeks of opening. Cabin Coffee Co. can “freshly roast beans for you”, states Hinckley and the wait time is a mere 17 minutes, so you can call ahead to pick up or relax and enjoy a beverage and a bite to eat while you wait. With many varieties of coffee to choose from, it is fun to try to find your favorite. And “people find their favorites” ,states Alicia. Allen agrees, saying “they definitely have their preferences” when it comes to their coffee. There are specialty coffee blends available you may want to sample, including Buckaroo Blend, Fiesta Blend, Cowboy Blend, Groovien, Dakota Sky, Saddle Creek, Wrangler, and others. Although coffee is in the name of the business, Cabin Coffee Co. offers so much beyond coffee. Other drinks include lattes, espressos, frappes, mochas, smoothies, apple cider (including caramel apple cider), Chai tea, and hot chocolate. Having drinks with such interesting names as a White Water Rafter, Bell Ringer, and blueberry hibiscus tea makes a person want to try each and every one. But you can let your imagination run wild as Allen says “you can do anything with the menu, such as there is a Palomino on the menu, but you can get a raspberry Palomino or a raspberry vanilla Palomino you can do anything you want” to make it your personal favorite. “The options are endless,” says Hinckley. And if you are not too crazy about the choice of combinations, you make you can try again as the owners and employees are happy to let you try another drink for free. “We want you to find the drink that keeps you coming back” says Allen, so they are happy to help you find it. Hot and cold sandwiches, including breakfast sandwiches, are available all day and you don’t have to follow the menu. Again, you can “switch it up” with your choice of bread and ingredients. And nothing could be better to go along with your sandwich than a bowl of hot soup or pastry. Fresh bakery items include coffee cake, bagels, biscotti, wild berry biscuits, scones, cinnamon rolls, Danishes, muffins, and cookies. Specials are available each day, including chicken pot pie soup over a biscuit on Tuesdays and chili with your choice of
a cinnamon roll or half a club sandwich on Fridays. Sandwiches are made after you order “so it may take a little longer, but it’s fresh” states Hinckley. A few of their sandwich choices include the hot ham and cheesy, barbecued pork on a croissant, chicken pita with hummus and a vegetarian sandwich. One of their specialty sandwiches is The Berry Good For You sandwich, which is turkey and lettuce with raspberry mayo on wheatberry bread. Gluten free bread and several varieties of gluten free oatmeal are also available for customers in need of gluten free choices. Cabin Coffee Co. also sells flavorings, which Allen explains are “rice hulls that are infused with flavor”, which a lot of people liked during the holidays. Allen notes, “it’s not strong but gives it a really nice flavor” and adds a little something extra. Club Cards can be picked up at Cabin Coffee Co., which are
handy for parents as they can load money on the card and then their kids can come in and get something and the balance shows on the receipt. Club Card holders receive the reward of a free drink after purchasing twelve, also. Another way to save is by purchasing a Cabin Coffee Co. cup or travel mug, which gets you a 10% discount each time you use it. Allen comments “we sold a ton of those at Christmas”, as it is a gift that keeps giving all year long. Cabin Coffee Co. is decorated with a country-western, rustic, and cowboy theme and most items are for sale and many have been sold since the business opened. Cabin Coffee Co. can also prepare gift baskets, which are perfect for the coffee lover in your life. Favorite beans, travel mugs, chocolates and much more can be added as you choose. Cabin Coffee Co. in Chatfield has a couple varieties of shirts which See CABIN COFFEE CO. Page 3
Cabin Coffee Co. in Chatfield has a roasting house to roast your favorite coffee beans. Photo by Barb Jeffers
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someone you know may enjoy, also. After picking out your choice of beans to be freshly roasted, you can keep them that way by picking up an Airscape kitchen container sold at Cabin Coffee Co. Hinckley explains that “you put the ground coffee in and push it down and it lets the air out so it keeps it really fresh,” adding that both she and Allen love the containers so much they each have one at home. Cabin Coffee Co. offers catering for events in town and for businesses such as churches, funeral homes, banks, and any other interested businesses for events such as open houses or grand openings. Drinks of their choosing are brought in coffee to-go boxes and can be ordered with or without cups being furnished. Businesses can also set up “bean accounts”, meaning “we can set up an account to deliver beans to a business”, states
Hinckley, whether it be every week, two weeks, or whenever they choose. “We roast it fresh and bring it to them” Hinckley describes, adding “the price difference isn’t much and it’s delivered and it’s fresh roasted” for them. The barista’s at Cabin Coffee Co. take pride in their title as “it is an honor to be called a barista” states Allen, saying “there is a lot of technique involved and a lot of training to get to that point” where you can be called a barista. Employees train for a week and a half to two weeks and the owners completed 300 hours of training before opening Cabin Coffee Co. in Chatfield. The drive-thru has been extremely popular, especially by commuters on their way to work during these cold winter mornings. To make the stop as quick as possible, if the employees see more than one car in the drive thru lane they “will take a pen and paper and go out to take orders”, says Allen, in order to get the customer back on their way as soon as possible.
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A meeting room is available free of charge to use for birthday parties, meetings, etc. and recently a surprise eighteenth birthday party was held there. The door can be shut in order to give privacy, as well. When asked what is the best part of her job, Hinckley says “I just enjoy the customers and how everyone has different drinks and trying to find out what they like” by sampling different drinks. Allen states “it’s so fun to be out and about with the customers and seeing people in the community and being a part of the community” of Chatfield. Allen adds, “it’s so neat to see that we created something where people want to come and hang out and enjoy their time,” saying “we want it to be a meeting place for people” to enjoy each other’s company, whether it is at a table or on one of the couches in front of the cozy fireplace. Having free Wi-Fi is another asset at Cabin Coffee Co., as customers can sit in the homey cabin and spend time on their devices without the noise and distraction of television. Young children will enjoy the “kids corral”, which is an area with coloring books, toys, etc. to entertain themselves. Once the weather warms up, there is outdoor seating on the back patio with a picturesque view overlooking the creek. The owners anticipate that the area will be popular in the summer. Hinckley and Allen are very thankful to the City of Chatfield, other local businesses, the school, and customers who have all been very supportive. “Everybody has been fantastic,” states Allen.
Did you know? The home improvement market, which includes both improvements and maintenance, has rebounded considerably from its most recent low point in 2011. The Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University indicated in early 2015 that the upcoming year would surpass the $324 billion spent on improvements during the peak of the housing boom a decade ago. Even though homebuilding and the home industry in general is still not at complete recovery, trends within the home improvement industry do suggest that homeowners have once again become comfortable investing in their homes.
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Cabin Coffee Co. in Chatfield is located at 391 Main St. N. Hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.; and closed on Sunday. For more information, phone (507) 867-1486. Additional information can be found at cabincoffeecompany.com.
Hinckley and Allen are very active with their Facebook page and instagram, posting their specials for the week along with other information, such as the special “melt my heart mochas” you can share with your sweetheart during the month of February.
Bagels are one of many fresh selections at Cabin Coffee Co. in Chatfield. Photo by Barb Jeffers
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Keeping it local By Jason Sethre For connoisseurs of local fare, they need not look any further than Harmony Foods, Preston Foods, and Rushford Foods. According to Brad Hoiness, owner and operator of the three grocery stores located in Harmony, Preston, and Rushford, their hometown stores provide a wide range of locally produced foods and beverages. Fresh out of Rushford, Norsland Lefse offers lefse, breads, and cake donuts at your local grocer. If you need an ice cold pop, all three grocery stores sell Spring Grove Soda Pop -- a local brand
name since 1895. Or, if you need a hot cup of brew, Pedal Pushers Coffee Beans out of Lanesboro are available. In the dairy section, patrons will find Metz’s Hart-Land Creamery cheese and cheese curds coming “directly from cow to creamery” as indicated on their website http://www.metzhartland.com/. Kappers Red Barn Milk, a natural fixture of the Chatfield community, can also be found at these three local grocery stores. From the farm to the shelf, Foremost Farms butter can also be found in these local stores.
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And, if you’re looking for a touch of nature, there’s no short supply. • Metz Honey • Local Apples - Southwind Orchards Dakota, Minn. and Big Woods Orchard, Southeastern Minnesota • Local Sweet Corn – Millville, Minn. • Local Watermelons – Northern Iowa, Southern Minnesota • Local Athena Melons – Northern Iowa, Southern Minnesota • Featherstone Fruits – Partnership for CSA customers to pick-up at Rushford Foods Aside from produce, dairy, and other consumables, Harmony Foods, Preston Foods, and Rushford Foods support local artisans by selling books from a variety of authors and newspapers.
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In addition, the three stores provide the opportunity for non-profit organizations like churches to sell cookbooks to raise funds. Whether providing space for the Rushford-Peterson Booster club to sell clothing, or buying tickets or buttons for town celebrations, or play tickets to youth and school productions, Harmony Foods, Preston Foods,
and Rushford Foods have a good local thing going for customers and suppliers. The beauty of all of these local goods under one roof in these local stores is that consumers can appreciate a one-stop shopping experience. Keeping it local isn’t too difficult. And, when you buy local, you keep the money in the region.
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Fit Express expands to Harmony
ules allow. Parents often have time to kill while their children are in sports or other activities. “They can get a work out in while waiting for their kids.” Linda pointed out. The Harmony Fitness Express is located at 15 W. Center Street. The location works well since it’s close to the school and in the heart of downtown Harmony, making it easy to access
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and find. Its membership currently stands at approximately 85, but Linda expects the number to continue to grow. When asked if they are considering opening any other locations, Linda laughed. “I doubt it, but we’re always open to possibilities!” For more information on Fit Express or to become a member, call (507) 886-5351.
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Pictured is Linda Mathison standing in the Harmony Fit Express, while gym member Lu Ommen exercises in the background. Photo by Hannah Wingert By Hannah Wingert When the existing fitness center in Harmony closed, Linda and Al Mathison saw a void in the community that needed filling. They already owned two Fit Express locations, and decided to start scouting for a building in Harmony to open a third. As it turned out, Marcia Love was closing her antique shop in Harmony, and the building was perfect for what the Mathisons needed. They had looked at other buildings, but none had the high ceilings in the basement they needed. Love was able to move all of her antiques out of the shop within a month, and Fit Express opened in November 2015.
Around 15 years ago, the Mathisons realized that even small towns needed fitness centers and saw a business opportunity. “We looked at other ones and thought, yeah, it could be done!” Linda said. With the monthly fees, a franchise was out of the question, but opening their own center was completely doable. In 2002, they opened their first Fit Express in Spring Valley. The next year, they opened a second location in Preston. With both of those locations doing well, opening a third one wasn’t much of a stretch. “We received a really good response. Harmony has been a very inviting town.” Linda remarked, noting that the
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other businesses in Harmony have been very helpful with promoting the new Fit Express. The Mathisons worked with the EDA and Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce when expanding to their third Fit Express location. “They were great to work with.” Linda said. When people become a member of Fit Express, they can use any of the three locations in Preston, Spring Valley, or Harmony. Upon opening a membership, they are trained on the basics of how to use the equipment, which helps to avoid injury. The trainings usually take about an hour. All three locations have free weights which is something new for Harmony. Having 24 hour keyless entry means that members can work out whenever it fits their schedules. Fitness Express partners with Dan Gatzke, a personal trainer. He holds circuit training classes in Preston and Spring Valley and will be expanding to the Harmony location, as well. Gatzke is available for personal training sessions as well. Dedra Langum manages all three Fit Express locations and the Mathisons employ a part-time employee, as well. Opening a fitness center in Harmony was a no-brainer, with the Fillmore Central School district encompassing both Preston and Harmony. People who live in Preston, but who come to Harmony to teach or for school and extracurricular activities, or vice versa can use both the Preston and Harmony locations as their sched-
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Farmers, thank you for your commitment to providing us with safe and healthy Celebrating 34food. years Farmers are the 1% of our population who provide 504 S. Mill, Rushford, food, fiber, fuel and pharmaceuticals for the rest of us. Member owned and controlled Farmers Co-op Elevator is proud to be your partner in agriculture, providing quality feed, agronomy products and grain services to farmers for over 110 years. Our nutritionists, agronomists and grain marketers have the expertise to help you.
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New owner for Old Tyme By Barb Jeffers Alfonso Hernandez, also known as “Chef Al”, purchased Old Tyme Cafe and Catering in October of 2015 and is ready to put his years of experience to work at his new restaurant. “I started cooking at a young age” says Hernandez explaining “my uncle was from Guam and we always had family gatherings every weekend and I was always next to my uncle when he was smoking stuff and grilling” and it created a spark. “I just loved being around food and watching him create different dishes,” states Hernandez. He also gained knowledge by cook-
ing for his sisters while growing up. Born and raised in San Diego, Calif., Hernandez attended culinary school there, graduating at the top of his class. His list of past experiences is quite impressive, including working at the Hyatt Regency in San Diego, as a banquet chef and as an executive chef of a lobster company in San Diego which specialized in live Maine lobster and seafood and several other ventures. Most recently he had been working as a chef for the meat and seafood department at HyVee Barlow’s in Rochester, Minn. For 11 years he created a lot of
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his personal recipes at Hy-Vee that really impressed his customers and kept them coming back for more. Although he owns a home in Rochester, Hernandez moved to Chatfield in order to be closer to the restaurant. He has two daughters, Rosalie and Rosalina, who live in Rochester and also has two grandchildren whom he adores. Hernandez is ready to work hard to give customers an establishment where they can come in and get a great tasting meal. He knows about hard work and dedication, as he served in the Marine Corps for five years. Hernandez states that “things have been going good” since opening the restaurant but he regrets having to be closed at times recently due to trips to the VA for medical issues. He now has Art Countryman, who he calls his right-hand man, to assist him in getting things up and running the way he would like. “I love cooking - it’s my passion,” says Hernandez, which is why he will not only continue to serve the same menu items that customers have been used to, including gluten free menu items, but will also be adding a wide assortment of cuisine such as Hawaiian, Mexican, Chinese and German food. When asked if he has any foods he considers his “specialties”, Chef Al responds “all my food” is special because of the creativity he uses in his personal recipes. He explains one particular interesting dish he plans to serve which is “fish, such as salmon or cod, wrapped in banana leaves with spices and vegetables, and then grill or bake it so it’s basically steamed in the banana leaf so when it’s taken out to the table and they fold open the banana leaf, the aroma will intoxicate them” and as a bonus, it’s healthy too. Homemade soups from scratch will warm the belly on these cold winter days and the handcarved steaks are done exactly as ordered. Tentative hours are currently Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday, 3 - 8 p.m.; Sunday and Monday, closed. Expanded hours will be coming soon, as Hernandez plans on beginning to serve breakfast in the near future. Hernandez says he has “a large following from his customers at Hy-Vee” and looks forward to seeing them, along with the faces of new customers dining in his restaurant Reservations are now being accepted for Old Tyme’s Valentine’s Dinner for Two. A choice of twin sirloins, rib-eye steaks, or hand-carved prime rib along with potato, salad bar and dessert will cost $35 for two people. Look for more information coming soon on social media such as Facebook and a business website. Old Tyme Cafe and Catering is located at 219 S. Main Street in Chatfield. The phone number is (507) 867-1633.
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been planted, and when spring arrives, that seed will burst forth for all to see. That “seed” is the new Wykoff Veterans Memorial. Harvey Schmidt first had the seed of an idea for the memorial, and in 2014 a committee started meeting monthly to lay the groundwork to make the idea become a reality. The land for the memorial was donated by the estate of John “Bud” Kavanagh and by William “Billy” Bicknese. Since then, the group has been hashing out exactly what the memorial should look like, how to go about it, and how to raise the funds to make it happen. A model of the planned memorial is on display at the Wykoff Post Office. The memorial is expected to include a cannon, flags, pavers, and benches. And space has been allowed for future growth as needed. Groundbreaking happened in September, with the concrete poured and flag base put in. The cannon wheels are being rebuilt so the cannon will be ready to be moved and displayed. A list of names and information has been sent to an engraver, to put on individual pavers that will be displayed. Committee co-chair Mike Holzer explained that the committee has formally joined with the Spring Valley Area Community Foundation, which allows the committee to have non-profit status, and the SVACF has pledged $2,000 toward the project. The city of Wykoff has given two loads of rock for use at the site. Funds are continuing to be raised by selling pavers to be displayed, showing the names and info about area veterans. Holzer said, “By spring, we’ll
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Ody’s Country Meats expands product line
Cody Koebke, owner of Ody's Country Meats and Catering, displays some of the latest products the business carries, including bread, English muffins and bagels. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Barb Jeffers Residents of Fillmore County know Ody’s Country Meats & Catering for their quality meat, custom meat processing, and retail sales, but you may not know just how much more the business has to offer. Ody’s Country Meats resembles a country store, as they now carry milk, bread, butter, and many more items that customers may need on a daily
basis. When asked why the business has expanded its products line, owner Cody Koebke stated “simply because with nothing left in Ostrander when the corner store closed, we decided to try to add a few things for the local people so they didn’t have to drive to town” to get what they need. We are trying to make it more of a “one-stop shop” for
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those who live in the area, says Koebke. Customers can now find milk, bread, English muffins, and bagels along with products that have been added to the shelves by Koebke over the past several years since he purchased the business, formerly Buster’s Country Meats, in 2011. Along with your choice of meats there is also a selection of seafood, including shrimp, fish, and scallops. Others products available include Heggie’s pizza, twicebaked potatoes, cheese curds, battered mushrooms, cheese, BBQ sauce, pickles, lefse, candy, sunflower seeds, cookies, garlic toast and seasonings. The seasonings available could be used to cook your favorite meat on a Green Mountain grill, which can be purchased at Ody’s Country Meats & Catering. Koebke says the grills have been “very popular” with customers because “they really last, they hold up, they are built well”, which customers appreciate. One selling point with the grills is that “there are no burners to go out on them, which is usually the main problem,” states Koebke. He explains there is “a firebox that pellets fall into, and there is a hot rod in there that gets hot and starts smoking and creates the smoke and the heat” which works very well and the grill temperature can range from 150 - 500 degrees. It’s not only meat that can be cooked on the grill. Koebke says “we cook Heggie’s pizza on our grill” and they turn out great. He says there are many things that can be made on the grill, so don’t limit yourself to just cooking meat. Soy ink Ody’s Printed Countrywith Meats also carries dog food, cat food, bird Printed with
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seed, cattle mineral, hay preservative, salt, and other animal related items that are handy for customers to stop in and pick up when needed. Water softeners pellets and wood pellets for grills are kept on hand for customers,as well. Koebke even keeps baler twine in stock for the local farmers who find themselves without. Koebke states they have been “very busy” catering events, such as weddings, family reunions ,and birthdays and have catered as many as five events in a weekend. Catered meals include meat, potato, vegetable, salad, and dinner roll served buffet style. If you have an event coming up in the future, Koebke notes that “summertime fills up the fastest”, so it is best to contact them four to six months in advance. A deposit of $300 is required to hold the date. Ody’s Country Meats & Catering currently employs
ten people, including Cody Koebke, Missi Koebke, Rusty Hellickson, Tanner Hellickson, Bill Hadland, Gary Goettleman, Jessie Vlasak, Nick Berken, Justin Horsman, and Courtney Soltay. After building a large edition shortly after purchasing the business, Koebke is now in the process of creating a showroom to display Green Mountain grills and other merchandise. Koebke states, “we’ve got a lot to offer here” and it seems they are adding additional products whenever they identify items that their customers may need on a moment’s notice. Ody’s Country Meats & Catering is located at 17643 121st Avenue, Spring Valley, Minn. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. - noon; Sunday - closed. For additional information, phone (507) 3462579 or visit the business website at odyscountrymeats.com.
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Things you will need to start a business Many people dream of owning their own businesses, while some business owners find that necessity is the mother of invention when it comes to their careers. In a volatile economy, sometimes it's best to create a job when finding one proves too difficult. According to the Small Business Administration, small firms represent the majority of businesses throughout the United States, generating more than half of the new jobs over the past 17 years. An estimated 500,000 new businesses are born each year. Starting a business is a considerable undertaking, and there's no guarantee of success, but the following are a few pointers for men and women thinking of starting their own businesses. • Understand your potential market. Once an idea is born, research economic conditions, competitors and the customers you will be serving. You have to figure out if there's room for
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The hidden boost that buying local provides Though consumers no doubt understand how buying from local merchants can benefit those merchants, few may grasp just how beneficial buying local can be to their entire communities. In 2012, Civic Economics, an economic analysis and strategic planning firm, analyzed data from 15 independent retailers and seven independent restaurants, all located in Salt Lake City, comparing those businesses' local economic impact with four national retailer chains and three national restaurant chains. The study found that the local retailers returned 52%
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