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A PRSRTSTD ECRWSS U.S. Postage Paid Kasson, MN Permit No. 11

Address Service Requested. 105 1st Ave NW • Kasson, MN 55944

Volume 147 No. 47

Serving the Dodge County & Byron Areas

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Buckingham Associates Kasson • Spacious corner lot! • Open floor plan • Hardwood floors • Bath on each level MLS#4040452

PRICE REDUCED!!

OPEN SATURDAY 10:30-12 1404 5th St NW, Kasson •4 bedroom, 3 bath home •New shingles 2011 •Large 3 car garage! MLS#4038378 $184,900

OPEN SATURDAY 12:30-2 33 South Fork Dr. SE, Kasson •Walk-out ranch •Private backyard with pond •Family room with fireplace •Master has his/her walk-in closets MLS#4036846 $99,900

Dodge Center • 3 bed, 2 bath with den • French doors to front porch • Built-in hutch in dining room • Options Available-Call Deb! MLS#4039949 $92,900

•Main floor laundry •Master bath, walk-in closet •No neighbors behind you MLS# $229,900

704 5th St. NE, Kasson

728 6th Ave. NW, Dodge Center

We are pleased to announce

•New shingles just finished •Walk-out lower level •New furnace, central air! •Deck & patio! MLS#4037066 $148,900

•Over 3,000 sq. ft. finished •Hickory cabinets & hardwood floors! •Main floor laundry, ceramic tile •Walkout lower, 1128 sq. ft. garage MLS#4039534 $229,900

that Weichert, Realtors® will be participating in the St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospitalʼs

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JOHN BUCKINGHAM CELL: 254-4181

DEB GUENTHNER CELL: 259-5028

DARICE DEBUS CELL: 272-4373

Give thanks. Walk. Our team goal this year is $650! But we canʼt do it alone ... If you'd like to help us reach our goal, please go to http://gtw.stjude.org/WeichertRealtorsMN. You may also call 507-634-4466 for information on making a donation via check or cash.

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Tim Meirick 507-259-3727

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BOB MILLER CELL: 281-2213

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OPEN SATURDAY 12-1:30 508 5th Ave. NE, Kasson

705 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Kasson

Karen Lillesve, Realtor CRS, GRI, ABR, SRS

Cell: 273-2686 karenlillesve@edinarealty.com

•Affordable and adorable townhome •NO MAINTENANCE-don’t worry about snow •removal or lawn care •Two bedroom, cozy corner fireplace

$98,000 MLS#4037015

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How many have Christmas shopping done or close to it?

4 bedrooms, 3 on the main floor. Finished DRY basement with family room, wet bar, large laundry, new carpeting, fresh paint. Ready for New buyer. Best value on market!

•Bring on Christmas-I am ready. •I have not even started yet. •About halfway there. •I do all my shopping online.

$124,700

Remembering Veterans Day on November 11th, I would like to say THANK YOU to our present soldiers, future soldiers, and the veterans who fought for our Freedom.

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16318 Hwy. 14, Dodge Center 5A, 4BR home, large

606 9th Ave. NW, Byron Beautiful brick front split,

garage, nice outbuilding, mature trees. $119,900

backs up to football/soccer ﬁeld. 4BR, 2BA. $224,900

1101 9th St. NW, Kasson 5BR, 3BA walkout rambler,

61596 252nd Ave., Mantorville Incredible A-Frame home sits on 3.95 acres. 5BR, 3BA, trails & stream • $324,900

NEW LISTING!!

517 1st ST. SE, Hayfield

200 Main St. West, Hayfield

The hardwood floors, open stairway and columns in this home on a corner lot give it a charm that few have. This along with the 2 stall garage, fresh paint and current updates makes this home one to be in for the holidays. $84,900

Commercial Property.This property has 3 buldings with a combined square footage of 28,000. BUILDING 1 was built in 2000.The 70' x 144' pole type construction has 12' sidewalls, 10,080 sq. ft., in floor heat, central air, shipping and receiving area, 3 offices, 2 bathrooms. BUILDING 2 was built in 1969. The 69' x 122' pole type construction has 16 ft. sidewalls, cement floor, 2 overhead doors and a 26' x 72' lean to on the NE side. Building 3 was built in 1928. The 60' x 128' building has 12 ft. sidewalls, cement floor with bins for holding lumber, insulated and heated area with a 1/2 bath and office area, currently has rental income. The buildings sit on one full city block with asphalt driveways and parking area. $425,000

300 2nd St., Hayfield From the updated kitchen with garden window, to the original woodwork, open stairway and full walk up attic, this home is one to put on your list to see. Conveniently located close to the park and pool on a corner lot. $98,900

main ﬂoor laundry, priced to sell. $189,900

PRICE REDUCED!! 510 4th ST NW Hayfield

73049 250th Ave Hayfield This 3 bedroom 11/2 bath home with a newer roof and windows has 2 nice sized bedrooms This split level home has 4BR and 2 upstairs with wood floors.1 bedroom on the bathrooms. Upper level has 2 bedrooms, main floor and a den with a 1/2 bath, living room with a wood burning fire place and a a full bath, living room, eat-in-kitchen patio door to a large deck with a built in and a small deck off of the kitchen. grill.There is a 4 stall detached garage, black Lower level has 2 bedrooms, 3/4 bath $99,900 and a nice family room with new carpet top driveway on 1.24 acres.

707 Center Ave. S. Hayfield

Enjoy 2,912 sq. ft. of living area. All 3 bedrooms are on the main level. Master bedroom has a master bath. The eat-inkitchen has patio door to the back yard. Basement is 4 years old with 2 egress windows for future bedrooms if needed, and is stubbed in for a 3rd bath. The and new furnace. A concrete driveway, attached double garage is 4 years old. $125,000 2 stall detached garage, and a fenced in back yard with mature trees. $119,900

60732 254th Ave. Mantorville Amazing split, room 22065 605th St. Dodge Center Exceptional ranch on to roam. 3BR up, 3 car garage. Almost a 1A lot. $259,900

3A. 5BR, 3BA, totally ﬁnished, new roof Oct. 2012. $299,900

TIEGEN’S VALLEY VIEW HAYFIELD

321 10th St. NW, Byron 4BR, 4BA, huge wrap around 204 14th Ave. NW, Kasson 3BR on one level split. 3 car deck, nicely updated, over 3,000 sq. ft. $254,900

NEW PRICE REDUCTION FOR QUICK SALE

$54,900 416 West 2nd St Claremont

405 1st St. Hayfield Great Starter Home! Two bedrooms, 1 bath. Newer roof, windows, flooring and furnace.

Updates including windows, roof and bathroom make this home ready to move into. The two car attached garage and rear deck also add to amenities of this home. Possibility of 3rd bedroom. $91,900

• 1.38 - 1.6 Acre Lots • Country Living • Ready-to-build • Natural Gas, Utilities, Water and Sewer to lot line • Easy access to 2 blacktop roads • Hayfield School District • Recreation Area

BUY NOW & Build This Winter!

Call Stacy Jahraus for your home financing needs

garage on large lot, too many updates to mention. $208,900

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SPOTLIGHT

Ryan King is a 2012 football captain, was All-Conference last year and plays center on offense and tackle on defense. The K-M senior also throws the shot and discus in track. Ryan is a high honors student who is undecided on a school. He would like to attend a Division II or III school to play football and possibly major in business or engineering.

Our goal is to exceed your expectations.

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Frank Marolt of Byron won this week's Kasson State Bank football contest on a tiebreaker. What is unique about the contest this week is that four contestants tied and in the tiebreaker all four picked the Detroit Lions to win over the Minnesota Vikings. Frank Marolt, Terrance Twite of Dodge Center, Dennis Tucker of Mantorville and Chuck Bishop of Kasson tied for first with two incorrect picks. Marolt had the Lions defeating Minnesota 24-21 and the actual was 3424. He was 13 points off the actual and the closest of the four and will win the $15 prize. The toughest game to pick this week was the Purdue win at Iowa. A couple of other tough games to select were the New York Giants loss to Cincinnati and several entrants had the Gophers losing at Illinois. This week's contest is on page six of shopper A.

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DID YOU KNOW Á Wolves live in packs that can have up to 20 members, but usually the alpha male and beta female are the only two in the pack that will mate. Á A wolf has a sense of smell that is 100 times better than that of the average human. Á Howling as a group can protect packs since the combination of harmonies tricks listeners into thinking there are more wolves present. Á Informative books on wolves, coyotes, dogs, and other canines can all be found at the Kasson Public Library!

Kasson Library

DODGE COUNTY LANDFILL HOURS

Habitat for Humanity

Mon. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-Noon

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“Christmas - that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance - a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved.” Augusta E. Rundel As the holiday season gets closer, it is exciting to prepare new ideas or to continue on with family traditions; the Dodge Center Garden Club will be meeting on Tuesday, November 20th at the Dodge Center Library at 7 p.m. to share holiday ideas. Everyone is invited to contribute ideas, traditions and also to share in refreshments. Elections of officers will be held; there will be no meeting during the month of December. Visitors are always welcome, if you have any questions, call Karla Tate at (507)259-9571. “Come Grow With Us”

Are you interested in becoming a homeowner through Habitat for Humanity? Do you know someone who might want to apply? If so, please encourage them to come to a required Pre-Application meeting on either Monday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. or Sunday, December 9 at 3:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 308 Second Street NW, Dodge Center, MN. Attendees will learn more about the Habitat for Humanity process, and about what would be expected of them as family partners. 1. All adults to be listed on the mortgage must attend one of these meetings. 2. Please make child care arrangements so you can give your full attention. 3. Please be on time! Late arrivals will not qualify for applications. Questions may be directed to Carin Minelli (cminell2@amfam.com) phone 507-374-6645 or Kevin Worden (exec@rahh.org), phone 507-252-0849 ext. 2 . Visit www.rahh.org for more information.

Sharing the warmth

gently used items, coats, mittens, boots, etc. Come & get what you need while supplies last.

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• Combo Special: Gel Manicure/ Pedicure...$45 • Any Full Set.....................$5 off (Reg. $28+) •LAST MINUTE RUN• We are open Sun.12/23 & Mon. 12/24 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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We all know one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. So why not RECYCLE AND DONATE your items.

Beginning November 1st: Friday: 11AM-Close Monday: Closed Saturday: 8AM-Close Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11AM-Close Sunday: 8AM-Close Thursday: 11AM-Close

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High School social studies teacher Tom Jensch was selected the 2012 K-M Teacher of the Year.

The K-M School District is one of the top in the state for math and reading proficiency. Reading specialist coach Patty Gilmore is in Mr. Naylor's fourth grade classroom where she modeling guided reading which matches children's reading level to books. Mr. Naylor is observing. Guided reading is one of the ways inwhich the district has been able to become more proficient in teaching reading.

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English as a second language paraprofessional and translator Sue Castellano with Fatuma Adiga.

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Open all year. All types of returns prepared INCLUDING FARM TAX PREPARATION.

• Excavating • Landscaping • Basements Dug • Dozer & Backhoe Work • Septic Systems Installed

Also offering accounting and payroll services.

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Last winter girls basketball coach Ryan Haraldson earned his 100th coaching win at K-M.

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Madi McAndrews is at Just Like Home School Age Child Care working with preschoolers for Community Action Class.

Wilson Kerkhoff is deep in thought playing in the chess club at the elementary school.

The 2012 Sober Bowl football champions for Snow Week.

For National History Day Riley Copple wanted to learn more about the rise of Hitler and Nazi Germany.

Students in Mrs. Peck's second grade class take part in a team challenge for physical education.

For "I Love to Read Month" School Resource Officer (SRO) Jason Peck visited elementary classrooms, read to students and answered questions.

K-M wrestling produced state champions Brady Berge (106), top right, Broc Berge (195), above and Coltan Laganiere (138), bottom right. The team placed fourth at state. Susanna Bordelon displayed a piece of art in the ZED Traveling Art Show. The pen and ink drawing was titled Zentangle Horse.

Tony Boldt directs the Jazz Band.

The KoMette dance team performed at halftime of a basketball game. FFA advisor and ag class instructor Lori Pagel visits with those attending the ag day dinner. The dinner was free and open to all those who support agriculture.

Middle school principal Al Hodge, right, is about to congratulate sixth grader Chloe Germundson for graduating from the D.A.R.E program. Last year a rocket club was started at K-M. Samantha Blowers and Zach Stoll prepare for liftoff.

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Just as athletes warm up before a game, K-M elementary students take part in the SMART (Stimulating Maturity through Accelerated Readiness Training). Students go to a variety of stations to warm up before taking on classroom activities.

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Derek Wiebke escorted Leisa Schroeder to the K-M prom. Both are seniors this year.

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KoMet Kommendations are done at the beginning of the K-M School Board meetings. Elementary principal Michelle Krell was introducing Matt Leth, owner of Leth Electric. Matt donated and connected 300 feet of CAT 6 cable to allow a homebound student undergoing chemotherapy treatments to receive schooling via Skype.

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A MERICAN Education Week

Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibiility These American Education Week pages are sponsored by K-M School District #204 and the Dodge County Independent Newspaper.

Participants in the K-M Coffeehouse sing, "Oklahoma".

Some of the cast for the spring musicial, "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown!"

FCCLA students excelled at the state and national convention. There were 141 K-M seniors who walked across the stage to receive diplomas last spring. Advanced art education and Pottery II students visited art schools and museums around the Twin Cities one day.

Senior Nicole Riker assists a student at the summer KoMet Academy. The three week program helped give students a boost in math and reading.

There were 170 eighth grade students, faculty and parent chaperones who made a memorable trip to Washington, D.C. this past summer.

Juniors and seniors are linked with freshmen to acclimate them to high school. Senior Peter Schwartz, right, is a LINK Crew member playing a game called "count off" with a group of freshmen.

K-M FFAers went out into the field during harvest season for the "Feed the Farmers" project. Bryce Seljan and Orion Hardwick delivered one of the meals to Leonard Jorgenson.

K-M Homecoming Royalty was Queen Laurel Ramer and King Charlie Oertli.

K-M Elementary counselor Karen Besch greets students at the start of another school year.

K-M Middle School students participated in a second annual Community Service Day in Kasson and Mantorville. Shown here are a group of students raking in Mantorville's Riverside Park.

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Seniors Sam ReMine and Nic DeRaad are in Mr. Kujath's Project Lead The Way (PLTW) principles of biomedical science class. The new classes in biomedical sciences and pathway to engineering allow students to do real-world, hands-on projects in the classroom and better prepare them for careers in the 21st century.

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Hi, I’m Dr. Katie L. Elmore, D.C. Professional Qualifications Did you know that becoming certified as a chiropractor requires a minimum of six years of highly specialized college trainings? Today’s Doctor of Chiropractic must complete 4,485 hours of classroom instruction and pass a rigid chiropractic board examination before earning a license. In most states, continuing educational seminars must be completed for annual license renewal. Personal Background In addition, I have completed courses in biology, exercise science and nutrition and hold a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a minor in Chemistry from North Dakota State University, and a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern College of Chiropractic. To further my continuing education, I received special training since college in Pediatric and Post-natal Training from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. And, I have visited a number of other chiropractic clinics to study their methods and procedures including: Bloomington Natural Care Center in Bloomington, MN. Additionally, I devote two days every six weeks attending a nationwide seminar in Orlando, Florida, to stay current on the latest chiropractic advances. This is the kind of training and professionalism I offer you. If you have hesitated visiting a chiropractor, perhaps you didn’t know that chiropractors go to such great lengths to continue their education and provide you with the latest techniques and the most qualified service. Call me today and let me help you.

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Tess is a longhair dachshund who is just about perfect in every way. She is affectionate, extremely intelligent and learns in a hurry what is expected of her. Tess is patient and is not at all dominant or demanding. She knows when it’s time to eat and quietly goes to her own place to wait for her doggy meal. Tess is seven years old and weighs 12 pounds but really should lose one which puts her in the miniature dachshund category. Tess loves everyone, although being small she would do best in a home without real young children who might accidentally harm her. She gets along very well with the other dachsies in her foster home. Although Tess came from a “backyard breeder” where she was used to produce puppies, she is house trained and enjoys going for walks ® with her foster mom. She loves to explore in the fenced back yard and it would be nice if her forever home had a fenced yard. Tess does have a bit of separation anxiety when confined alone to a small area but does fine when left on her favorite dog bed with her canine friends when her foster mom leaves for work. She will probably be happiest in a home where someone is around much of the time and where there is at least one other friendly small dog for her to cuddle with. Since she is a breed with the long back and very short legs (chondrodystrophic), she should be discouraged from jumping on and off furniture as this breed of dog is much more prone to back injuries. The ideal home for Tess will be dachshund savvy and use pet stairs or ramps to safely enable their dachshunds to get on and off their favorite chair or bed without risking a ruptured disc from jumping. Dachshunds should never be allowed to climb up and down flights of stairs for this same reason. Tess is now spayed and up to date with shots; She had a much needed dental and is heartworm and intestinal parasite free and microchipped. For more information about Tess find us on Facebook or our website: www.smalldogsminnesota.org

Mathew Madery, at right, was named Federated Rural Electric Recipient at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. Dennis Hampel, Jackson Campus Dean/Dean of Career and Technical Programs, is pleased to announce that Mathew Madery of Kasson has been awarded a $650 scholarship in the name of Federated Rural Electric Trust. The trust is dedicated to students in the power lineman program. Submitted photo. Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers over 60 technical career and liberal arts majors on five southwest Minnesota campuses in Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington along with learning centers in Fairmont, Luverne, Marshall and Redwood Falls, MN. Minnesota West is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, the largest provider of higher education in the state of Minnesota.