Dodge County Independent Nov. 16 issue by Ann Anderson

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Kasson, Minnesota

Shopko Hometown to close Kasson pharmacy

On her own!

Customer accounts headed to Weber & Judd

BY RICHARD JOHNSON DCI MANAGING EDITOR

Shopko Hometown will permanently close its Kasson pharmacy at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. Customers’ prescriptions will be sent to Weber & Judd in Kasson, Shopko Hometown store manager Kerry Krueger said Monday. They were to be notified by mail, said Michelle Hansen, public relations director

for Green Bay, Wis.-based Shopko. “In reviewing the future growth potential, we didn’t see this pharmacy reaching the necessary (prescription) and profit levels,” she said. “It was not meeting our expectations.” Hansen said the Kasson store will operate as usual. Shopko Hometown opened in November, 2014 at 301 S. Mantorville Ave. Krueger said the pharmacy closure will affect two full-time pharmacists and one technician. He said they have been given options as far as available store openings. Weber & Judd will start up accounts on Friday, Nov. 17 for former Shopko Hometown customers, company president

Chris McDonough said. He said Shopko approached Weber & Judd a few weeks ago. He would not say how many accounts were to be transferred. “We’re really happy to bring things back full-circle for us, in serving the entire community of Kasson,” McDonough said. “We’re just very excited by the opportunity. It’s been a great privilege to serve the citizens of Kasson for all these years.” Shopko operates 134 retail stores, 176 Shopko Hometown locations, 18 Shopko Pharmacy locations, and five Shopko Express stores, according to shopko.com.

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Chrysanthemum Oberhold, 5, of West Concord, rides her bike without training wheels under the guidance of her mother, Susan Oberholt, on Sunday in West Concord. Chrysanthemum said she has been riding without training wheels for a couple days.

First-grader donates to Triton cause BY RICHARD JOHNSON DCI MANAGING EDITOR

Triton schools officials say the district may have to make difficult cuts since voters denied an increase in the 2018 operational levy. Rory Ginder is having none of that. The Dodge Center resident decided to chip in funds from her own savings account to try and help the district.

“I don’t care about myself. I care about other people,” she said. “When something bad happens, I’ll donate it.” Rory is a Triton Elementary School first-grader. The $40-odd dollars came from her two piggy banks. The 6-year-old insisted on making the donation, Triton Elementary principal Nick Jurrens said. “It’s pretty insightful for a first-grader to donate all the money that she has to her school,” he said. “She wants to keep things the way they are. I’m just very, very proud to have her as a Triton student and as a part of our elementary school.”

Triton levy request denied Measure fails by 24 votes

BY RICHARD JOHNSON DCI MANAGING EDITOR

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3241 – Rory Ginder is pictured with money she plans to donate to the Triton schools. The 6-year-old decided to help the schools after an operational levy measure failed Nov. 7.

Voters turned down an increase in the Triton school district’s operational levy on Nov. 7. A total of 455 voters said “We’ve cut just about no to the increase, while 479 said yes. everything we can, Passage would have without cutting staff increased the levy by $750 per student and raised and programs. We’re nearly $1 million in revenue the school district. going to have to look for“Obviously, we’re at what’s left.” disappointed,” Triton superintendent Brett Joyce Triton School Board said. “We’re not going to wait around. We’re going President Jim Jensen to bring it back in a year. We’ve got to retool and reflect and get better at what we do to share the information, to get people to realize what happens if they don’t support. And what is a community without a strong school? “We’ve got to do a better job of telling the story,” he said. Voters turned down the same levy request in 2016. The district cut a little more than $370,000 from its budget this past spring – close to its goal of $400,000 –

and cut extracurricular activities tied to staff. Joyce said passage of the levy would have allowed the district to reach solid financial footing by 2021, and funds would benefit programs, staff and activities, and keep class sizes low. “Obviously, 24 votes is not a big difference,” he said. “The (school) board will have some tough decisions to make as to what we have to cut. No doubt it’s going to cut some programs.” Triton school board president Jim Jensen said the district has had to make Joyce cuts, while state funding has not kept up with inflation. “We’ve cut just about everything we can, without cutting staff and programs. We’re going to have to look at what’s left,” he said. “We did what we could to get the information out to show the need, but apparently we didn’t do enough. And I know times are tough and taxes are going up, but the school district has to go to taxpayers. School taxes are an investment in our future. “We have to move on” Jensen said. Jensen “Our job as a school board is to run the school with what we’re given. We have to figure out how to do that.”

Kasson seeking MnDOT grant for 16th Street project BY RICHARD JOHNSON DCI MANAGING EDITOR

The City of Kasson has submitted a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Local Road Improvement Program, for improvements on Sixteenth Street Northeast, east to County State Aid Highway 15. The project would upgrade Sixteenth Street from an aggregate roadway to a bituminous paved roadway, and include an acceleration lane on southbound CSAH 15. It is estimated to cost $1.6 million, with $1 million to come from MnDOT. The rest could be paid for with city funds. $1.00 | Volume 151, No. 48

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The city also receives Municipal State Aid Street funds, and thus could use additional state funds to pay its portion. City Administrator Theresa Coleman said it’s hoped the project can be completed in 2019, before MnDOT’s planned street reconstruction project along Highway 57 (Mantorville Avenue) in 2021. Coleman She said MnDOT should make its decision in February. Construction would run from May through August in 2019. “It’s an exciting conversation to

have, because that really showed up on the community feedback in the initial comp plan survey,” Coleman said, referring to recent public meetings regarding the city’s future. “People were like, ‘We need to do something out here.’ So at least we’re making a go at it.” Kasson Police Chief Kent Berghuis sent the city council a letter of support for the project. Theobald He said the current level of traffic has made the gravel roadway impassable at times, and motorists have been stuck due to severe rutting.

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Berghuis also said the limited sight distance at the crest of hills has caused several accidents and some near head-on collisions. The project “has been on the city’s radar,” said city engineer Brandon Theobald of WHKS and Company, Rochester-based engineering consultants. “If we can get a million dollars from MnDOT, we’re interested in going forward,” he said. In other business: - Theobald said the city has suspended street reconstruction work for the season on Third, Fourth and Fifth avenues Northwest, to Eighth Street Northwest. The $6.3 million project will be

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completed in 2018. • South Mantorville Avenue, south of Highway 14, has been paved and will open soon. “It opens up the south area of Kasson for development,” Coleman said, “and we’ll be really excited to see what happens down there.” • Coleman said she requested a trail easement and additional street access from Shopko Hometown on property near the former Lions Park site. The city owns property in front of the store. The company is taking the request under advisement, and indicated it will contact Coleman after Jan. 1. SEE MNDOT, A3

SUBSCRIBERS OF THE WEEK Recognizing Marlene Aakre of Kasson Gene Hyland of Hayfield Readers of the DCI for years

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Permits for road-kill deer Ask A Trooper Sgt. Christianson Minn. State Patrol

in the 25300 block of County Hwy. 34 in Kasson at 6:32 p.m. Disturbance: Deputies responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of Front St. W. in Claremont at 9:17 p.m. Welfare: At 9:55 p.m., deputy completed a welfare check in the 74800 block of 124th Ave. in Blooming Prairie.

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Question: I noticed several freshly killed deer on the side of the highway yesterday. What are the traffic related requirements when someone collides with a deer, and what are the game related requirements with killing a deer? Is it legal to take the deer home?

Answer: If you are involved in a vehicle vs. deer/large animal crash, call 911 to report if there are occupant injuries, your vehicle is disabled, your vehicle or the animal is in the lane of traffic or if the animal has been injured and is unable to run away. Law enforcement will be dispatched to your location to assist. The Minnesota State Patrol issues permits for road-kill deer generally at the time of the crash or soon after. Any Minnesota resident may claim a road-killed animal by contacting a law enforcement officer. An authorization permit can be issued, allowing the individual to lawfully possess the animal. Here are some tips to avoid deer crashes: • Drive at safe speeds. • Be especially cautious from 6 to 9 p.m., when deer are most active. • Use high beams when possible at night, especially in deer-active areas. • Do not swerve to avoid a deer. Swerving can cause motorists to lose control and travel off the road or into oncoming traffic. • Watch for the reflection of eyes and silhouettes on the

shoulder of the road. If anything looks suspicious, slow down. • Reduce speeds in areas known to have a large deer population — such as areas where roads divide agricultural fields from forest land and whenever in forested areas between dusk and dawn. • Deer are unpredictable — they may stop in the middle of the road and change direction when crossing or move toward an approaching vehicle. Blow horn to urge deer to leave the road. • If a deer is struck but not killed, keep your distance as deer may recover and move on. • Avoid all distractions while driving. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester MN 55901-5848. (Or email Troy.Christianson@ state.mn.us)

BLOTTER SPOTLIGHT: Harassment: On Nov. 3, a Dodge Center woman reported at 9:56 a.m. that she was receiving unwanted letters from an old boyfriend from 30 years ago. COURT NEWS The following case was heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Oct. 30 with Judge Jodi L. Williamson presiding: Nicholas D. Larson, 36, Mankato, previously appeared and was convicted of felony assault – dangerous weapon. Larson was sentenced to $1,155, 101 days in county jail, no alcohol or controlled substance use, do not enter liquor establishments, chemical dependency evaluation, cognitive skill training, no possession of firearms, mental health evaluation, write letter of apology, 100 hours of community service and 3 years and 6 months of supervised probation. The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of Oct. 30 – Nov. 6:

DODGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE John G. Baker, 36, Dodge Center, revoked license, 22 days in county jail; Willem H. Burger, 26, Bejou, speeding, $120; Taylor J. Finn, 22, Mantorville, speeding, $140; Ryan M. Gunderson, 26, Ham Lake, speeding, $220; Sackey G. Joles, 64, Rochester, speeding, $120; Jennielynne P. Meldahl, 28, Kasson, speeding, $120; Roderick M. Washington, 45, Hayfield, cancelled license, stay of adjudication, 6 months of unsupervised monitoring without conviction.

KASSON POLICE DEPARTMENT Justin R. Baker, 23, Dodge Center, seat belt, $105; Jenny L. Fiksen, 26, Wanamingo, revoked license, $280; Janis A. Gross, 31, Winona, revoked license and possession of marijuana, $330; Sierra L. Gustafson, 18, Kasson, possession of paraphernalia, $130; Jason R. Margotta, 29, Kasson, stop sign, $130; Jesus Reyes, 22, Dodge Center, expired license, $180; Ravuth Thorng, 31, Rochester, speeding, $140; Jacob A. Ulrich, 20, Rochester, stop sign, $130.

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Aaron R. Pagel, 25, Stewartville, hunting small game without license, $180.

MN STATE PATROL ROCHESTER Rachel M. Ausrud, 19, Stewartville, speeding, $120; Chad A. Distad, 41, Austin, speeding, $120; Jacob T. Harlicker, 18, Owatonna, speeding, $130; Dale W. Helget, 64, Red Wing, seat belt, $105; Gregory A. Klevos, 44, West Concord, speeding, $130; Rachel A. Lange, 39, West Concord, speeding, $140; Taylor N. Limmer, 28, Rochester, speeding, $120; Michelle E. Molitor, 38, Dodge Center, DWI, $555, no alcohol or controlled substance use, do not enter liquor establishments, 40 hours of community service and 1 year of supervised probation; Ricky T. Penz, 53, Rochester, speeding, $120; Rebecca M. Rouhoff, 37, Hayfield, speeding, $130; Joshua N. Temple, 35, Owatonna, speeding, $120; Aaron K. Weikert, 27, Dodge Center, suspended license, $280.

WEST CONCORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Deveny A. McCarthy, 46, Woodbury, speeding, $140

DODGE BLOTTER The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office handled 250 complaints during the week of Nov. 1 – 7. Some of them include:

NOV. 1

Assist: Deputies assisted the Steele County Sheriff’s Office with checking for a stolen vehicle in the 500 block of Irvin St. in West Concord at 4:54 a.m. Gas Leak: At 8:11 a.m., the Dodge County Public Health building in Dodge Center smelled of natural gas. Harassment: Deputy responded to a harassment incident in the 800 block of Hwy. St. W. in Dodge Center at 10:13 a.m. Fire: At 11:30 a.m., a porch attached to a home caught on fire in the 53200 block of 110th Ave. in Kenyon. Deputies,

West Concord Ambulance, Claremont Fire, Kasson Fire and West Concord Fire responded to the scene. Fire: Deputies, Dodge Center Fire and Dodge Center Ambulance responded to a laser on fire in the 700 block of 1st Ave. SE in Dodge Center at 11:54 a.m. Larceny: Deputy took larceny reports in the 800 block of Hwy. St. W. in Dodge Center at 12:30 p.m. and 3:25 p.m. Child Neglect: Deputies received a child neglect report from the 800 block of Hwy. St. W. in Dodge Center at 12:30 p.m. Larceny: A Hayfield citizen reported the theft of money from her checking account at 2:35 p.m. Property Damage: Deputy received a report that a vehicle had been damaged at the Dodge Center park and ride at Airport Dr. S. and 200th Ave. at 4:25 p.m.

NOV. 2 Sex Offense: Deputies began an investigation of a sex offense in Hayfield at 9:24 a.m. Threats: At 9:46 a.m., deputies at the Court House received a report of a subject making threats. Narcotics: A citizen reported that narcotics were found in the Court House parking lot at 1:02 p.m. Fire: Deputies responded to a corn dryer fire in the 62100 block of 120th Ave. in Claremont at 2:46 p.m. Fire: At 3:25 p.m., a barn caught on fire in the 26800 block of 670th St. in Kasson. Fire: Deputies responded to a grain dryer fire at 670th St. and 170th Ave. in Dodge Center at 10:14 p.m. Disturbance: Deputies responded to a verbal fight between an intoxicated male and female in the 100 block of 1st Ave. NE in Hayfield at 10:25 p.m.

NOV. 3

Probation: At 8:44 a.m., deputies arrested two subjects during a probation check on 4th Ave. SE in Dodge Center. Civil: Deputy assisted with a civil matter in the 500 block of 2nd St. NE in Dodge Center at 10:38 a.m.

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Disturbance: Deputies found disorderly conduct in the 800 block of Hwy. St. W. in Dodge Center at 1:02 p.m. Probation: At 1:18 p.m., deputy arrested a subject for a probation violation at the Court House. Medical: Deputies responded to a medical emergency involving a male subject having boiling antifreeze on his face in the 600 block of 4th St. NW in Hayfield at 1:43 p.m. Theft: A vehicle was reported stolen from the 200 block of 2nd St. SE in Hayfield at 5:33 p.m. Disturbance: Deputies responded to a disturbance involving a female yelling in the 100 block of 1st Ave. NE in Hayfield at 5:44 p.m.

NOV. 4 Environment: At 9:48 a.m., a citizen reported garbage and other debris had been dumped in the 21200 block of 650th St. in Dodge Center. Trespassing: Deputies received a report of hunters trespassing in the 61000 block of 220th Ave. in Mantorville at 11:17 a.m. Civil: A Dodge Center man called deputies at 3:41 p.m. when his neighbor posted no trespassing signs on his property in the 17300 block of 635th St. There was an incorrect address on the sign. Disturbance: Deputies responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of Main St. E. in Dodge Center at 5:13 p.m. Juvenile: Deputies received a complaint of 10 kids making a lot of noise at the trailer park in the 200 block of East St. N. in Claremont at 10:31 p.m.

NOV. 6 Welfare: Deputy completed a welfare check in the 12100 block of State Hwy. 30 in Blooming Prairie at 9:27 a.m.

NOV. 7

Compliance Checks: At 12:42 p.m., deputies completed tobacco compliance checks throughout the county. Animal Neglect: Deputies received a report of animal neglect on 5th St. W. in Mantorville at 2:42 p.m. Property Damage: Deputy received information regarding past action property damage

The Kasson Police Department handled 86 complaints during the week of Nov. 1 – 7. They include:

NOV. 1

Suspicion: Officer found a suspicious vehicle at Mantorville Ave. S. and 5th St. SE at 12:49 a.m. Medicals: Police responded to medical emergencies in the 400 block of Main St. W. at 3:06 p.m. and the 600 block of 15th Ave. NW at 3:13 p.m. Fraud: A citizen reported credit card fraud in the 600 block of South Fork Place SE at 4:14 p.m. Child Protection: Police received a child protection report from the 300 block of 5th Ave. NW at 5:05 p.m. Larceny: At 5:41 p.m., a citizen reported a subject broke into her house in the 900 block of Main St. W. Her credit card was stolen and used at the liquor store. Traffic: Police made three traffic stops during the day.

NOV. 2

Fraud: A citizen reported fraudulent charges on his credit card at 8:39 a.m. Civil: Officer assisted with a civil matter in the 200 block of Central Ave. at 1:17 p.m. Medical: At 1:31 p.m., a medical emergency occurred on South Fork Dr. SE. Gas Leak: Police responded to a smell of propane in the 300 block of 8th St. SE at 8:41 p.m. Fire: Officers responded to a large fire in the 300 block of 6th St. SW at 9:22 p.m. Traffic: Police made six traffic stops during the day.

NOV. 3

Child Protection: Police received a child protection report from the 400 block of 2nd Ave. NE at 9:40 a.m. Medical: At 9:55 a.m., officer assisted with a medical emergency in the 400 block of Main St. W. Trespassing: Police responded to a subject trespassing at the Liquor Store at 4:09 p.m. Hit and Run: A citizen reported that his car had been backed into in the 500 block of Mantorville Ave. S. at 8:05 p.m. Suspicion: At 10:28 p.m., police received a report of a suspicious car in the 500 bock of Veterans Memorial Highway W. Traffic: Police made eight traffic stops during the day.

NOV. 4

Missing Person: Officer assisted with a missing person in the 100 block of 1st Ave. NW at 12:08 a.m. Larceny: Police took a larceny report at Kwik Trip at 11:24 a.m. Animal: At 4:13 p.m., a German Shepherd was loose in the 600 block of 16th St. NE. Traffic: Two traffic stops occurred during the day.

Mary Louise Williams – probation violation Brandon Lee Yennie – contempt of court Morgan Ashley Young – promotion of prostitution Javier Carreon Zapata – contempt of court Mohamed Said Abdirahman – disorderly

STEELE BLOTTER NOV. 3 Threats: Deputies received information regarding a subject making threats in the 700 block of 5th St. S. in Ellendale at 10:40 p.m.

NOV. 4 Harassment: At 9:05 a.m., deputies received a report of harassment on 42nd Ave. SW in Summit Township. Arrest: Deputies arrested a motorist following a traffic stop at 14th Ave. NE and 69th St. NE in Medford Township at 9:25 p.m.

NOV. 5 Arrests: Deputies arrested motorists during traffic stops at Albers Ave. and 265th St. E. in Walcott Township at 1:24 a.m. and at Highway 218 and 133rd St. SE in Blooming Prairie Township at 4:06 p.m. DWI: Deputy made a DWI arrest at Hoffman Dr. NW and State Ave. NW in Owatonna at 8:13 p.m.

NOV. 6 Crash: A motor vehicle accident resulting in property damage occurred at 44th Ave. NE and Kenyon Road in Merton Township at 9:25 p.m.

NOV. 7 Domestic: Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the 31000 block of 168th St. SE in Summit Township at 7:18 a.m. They arrested a juvenile at the scene. Vandalism: Property damage was reported in the 26000 block of Kenyon Road in Clinton Falls Township at 8:45 a.m. Theft: At 5:57 p.m., deputy took a theft report in the 82000 block of 18th St. SW in Meriden Township. Arrest: Deputy arrested a motorist following a traffic stop at 36th St. NE and 15th Ave. NE in Clinton Falls Township at 8:38 p.m.

NOV. 8 Arrest: Deputy arrested motorists during traffic stops in the 1100 block of Frontage Rd. W. in Owatonna at 2:05 a.m. and on Highway 14 W. in Meriden Township at 10:02 p.m. Burglary: Deputies responded to a burglary in the 3900 block of Runway Road in Clinton Falls Township at 9:24 a.m. Vandalism: Property damage was reported in the 41000 block of 66th St. NW in Medford Township at 5:13 p.m.

NOV. 5

Medicals: Police assisted with medicals in the 1400 block of 4th St. NW at 12:49 a.m. and the 800 block of 6th St. NW at 11:28 a.m. Found Animal: A citizen reported a dog wandering around in the 600 block of 2nd Ave. NW at 12:19 p.m. Crash: At 5:37 p.m., a vehicle hit a deer in the 1900 block of Mantorville Ave. N.

NOV. 6

Suspicion: Police responded to suspicious activity in the 100 block of 16th St. NE at 12:21 a.m. Medical: At 9:01 p.m., a medical emergency occurred on Sunset Ave. Traffic: Police made five traffic stops during the day.

NOV. 7

Medicals: Police responded to medical emergencies on Crown Ave. at 4:51 a.m. and the 400

DODGE COUNTY ACTIVE WARRANTS Kelly Lee Turner – probation violation Samuel Brian Ver Doux-Gustine – FTAreview hearing John Theodore Vincek – probation violation Joshua Allen Wallace – probation violation Joseph Marvin Whitt – probation violation

block of Main St. W. at 3:29 p.m. School Bus: At 7:38 a.m., officer issued a citation for a school bus stop arm violation at Mantorville Ave. S. and Veterans Memorial Highway. Animal Neglect: Police received a report of a dog not being fed in the 200 block of Central Ave. at 10:48 a.m. Alarm: Officer responded to an alarm activation on 2nd Ave. NW at 1:41 p.m. Harassment: Officer responded to a harassment incident on Main St. E. at 4:32 p.m. Traffic: Police made four traffic stops during the day.

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conduct Luis Rodrigo Alonso-Estrada – probation violation Andrew Michael Arens – non-support Carlos Fernando Ascencio-Jimenez – contempt of court Richard Louis Baley – FTA-arraignment Jesus Salvador Barajas-Ortega –

contempt of court Tatiana Marie Barba – theft by swindle Ryan Patrick Bartz – FTA-review hearing Dale Harry Batt – probation violation Raudel Bonilla – traffic Darren Erick Brewster – FTA-settlement conference

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Cooper and Cassidy Torgerson roast marshmallows during the 2016 Christmas in Kasson event.

Christmas in Kasson scheduled for Dec. 2 The annual Christmas in Kasson celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. It will feature reindeer, music on the street, and activities at several businesses. Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the Community Education building, 606 16th St. NE. The event is hosted by the Kasson Chamber of Commerce. STAFF PHOTOS: RICHARD JOHNSON

The Lost Faculties, in action at Events.

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Miss Mantorville princess Chloe Germundson shows youngsters how to make a poinsettia flower out of tissue paper at the Mantorville Art Guild during the 2016 Olde Fashioned Christmas celebration.

‘Olde Fashioned Christmas’ coming to Mantorville The Mantorville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Olde Fashioned Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 2. Events will feature caroling, sleigh rides, a visit by Santa Claus, and a Christmas show at the Mantorville Opera House, among many others.

THE SCHEDULE:

8 a.m. to noon – Candlelight breakfast with live music, at County Seat Coffee House. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Holiday specials at Creative Change Hair Studio. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Holiday craft sale, VFW building on Main Street. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Holiday discounts at Finds on 5th. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Holiday open house, Mantorville Square Antiques & Gifts. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Horse-drawn wagon rides at the Mantorville Opera House.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Visit and photos with Santa, at the Opera House. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Ornament hunt. Complete a puzzle to win prizes! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Mantorville Art Guild Holiday Crafts and Holiday Open House. Children can make and take crafts for $1. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Restoration House tours, 540 N. Main St. Noon to 3 p.m. – Christmas Open House, First Congregational Church, 515 Walnut St. The 1858 sanctuary will be decorated for the season, and a model railroad will be on display. Refreshments will be available. A Hymn Sing is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – “The Nutcracker’s Nuts: An Octegenarian Comedy,” at the Opera House. Call 507-635-4636 or 866-313-8687 or visit the Mantorville Chamber of Commerce Facebook site for more information.

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• Coleman said she will invite Oronoco mayor Ryland Eichhorst to a council meeting to discuss the proposed Zumbro River State Water Trail, which could run through Winona, Wabasha, Olmsted and Dodge counties. She said discussion would include the cost of partnering with the project. Eichhorst said in a letter that Oronoco would lead the role of submitting an application to the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trail Commission for all cities involved, in order to make improvements along the trail for access and such. Information may be solicited from cities which have parks, camping, portaging sites, restaurants, shops, and other potential amenities along the route. The trail could be connected to bike paths, such as the Sunset Trail from Kasson to Mantorville (see http:// dnr.state.mn.us/watertrails/zumbroriver for more information). “I think it’s an exciting idea,” Coleman said. “Mantorville, for one, has that really nice park that’s right there. People put their kayak in under the dam and make their way down to Oronoco. That would be pretty cool.” Eichhorst said the goal is for the individual cities and counties to develop their needs, which could be funded by Minnesota Legacy dollars. He said 13 or 14 area cities have expressed interest, and the project has support from the Department of Natural Resources. “It’s very exciting. There is interest,” he said. “Once we start having these face-to-face meetings, I think that will continue to build that interest. “It’s a grassroots (project),” Eichhorst said, “but we’ve got a lot of great groups behind us wanting to do something as well.”

‘Lost Faculties’ rocks the house Former K-M teachers lead area band at Events

BY RICHARD JOHNSON DCI MANAGING EDITOR

The Lost Faculties band – including two former Kasson-Mantorville High School teachers - played to a big crowd on Saturday during its “20 Years of Rockin’” celebration at Events by Saker in Kasson. The group includes Nathan Davidson and Phil Johnson, who first performed an impromptu concert during a pep fest in 1997 at K-M. Davidson played saxophone, trumpet, rhythm guitar and vocals and Johnson played guitar. Bobbi Vogel sang lead and played trombone, and (trombone/lead vocals), Daniel Grant-Smith sang and played lead guitar, and Gary Seeman played drums at Events. The band covers classic rock “with a touch of swing and country,” from the 1950s through the ‘80s. Davidson began playing music in the 1960s with a rock band called The Holiday Five, in his hometown of Rushford. He was a band director at schools in

Bobbi Vogel sings out. She’s the lead vocalist and also plays trombone for the Lost Faculties. Phil Johnson, an original member of the Lost Faculties band, plays guitar during Saturday’s performance at Events in Kasson. Wisconsin and Iowa, and spent time in Grand Meadow before teaching 19 years at K-M. He will mark 50 years as a rock musician in 2018. See lostfaculties.com or the Facebook site for more information on the band.

Founding member Nathan Davidson sings and rocks out on guitar.

New executive director to lead Channel One Virginia Merritt will be join the Channel One Regional Food Bank as as executive director in January. The Channel One board of directors pursued a collaborative decision-making process in the search. “We have selected an incredible individual who will confidently lead Channel One well into the future,” Food Bank board chairman Jim Bressi said. “She is a strong advocate, dedicated, determined and a highly respected leader in many public service areas. She has a tremendous amount of enthusiasm, possesses effective team building skills, and most significantly, she has the confidence to lead Channel One as we address the challenges that our clients face each and every day,” Merritt has served five years as executive director of Legal Assistance of Olmsted County. She graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law, and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Political Science from the University of Iowa. She worked at Brown, Kinsey, Funkhouser & Lander, P.L.C. before joining Legal Assistance of Olmsted County in August 2012. Merritt is a member of

the Minnesota and Olmsted County Bar Associations, and became a member of the United Way of Olmsted County’s Board of Directors in 2015. She also serves on the social committee for her neighborhood association. She received the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women’s Community Ally Inspire Award in 2014, and the Battered Women’s Legal Aid Project’s Attorney of the Year

Award in 2015. “I am excited to join the dedicated staff and volunteers at Channel One Regional Food Bank and look forward to working with Channels One’s staff, board of directors, partners, volunteers, and the community to feed people and change lives,” Merritt said. “Channel One has a long history of serving those in need and has created innovative programs to deliver food and nutrition

to low-income people in the community. I look forward to helping Channel One to continue to achieve its mission well into the future.” Channel One is at 131 35th St. SE, Rochester. Call 507-287-2350, or visit www. helpingfeedpeople.org, the Channel One Facebook site, or the Twitter site at https://twitter.com/ Channel1FoodMN for more information.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017

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We’ll always have hope

he national mood was somber on Thanksgiving, 1963, six days after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, right before our eyes. That was one of the saddest times in American history. If only we could go back in time and change things. Unfortunately, we can’t. And now we’re thrust into darkness of a different sort, with meanness, greed and political corruption growing unchecked. Day by day corruption is chipping away at our civil rights, the environment, and even the First Amendment right to express ourselves in this newspaper, pinning us firmly under its thumb. It seems nothing good is safe. Maybe you feel powerless and afraid. What is happening to this country? The answer, of course, is hope. Hopelessness is associated with inaction, “making it a recipe for disaster in the context of participatory democracy,” wrote David B. Feldman, an associate professor of counseling psychology at Santa Clara University, in an article early this year on psychologytoday.com. “As a form of government, democracy thrives only when people with diverse opinions vigorously debate, act, and vote,” he said. We need to set goals, strategies to achieve those goals, and nurture empowerment, Feldman said, citing C.R. Snyder, a researcher and clinician at the University of Kansas in the 1990s. That sounds about right. We will be OK, noted Minnesotan Garrison Keillor wrote on twincities. com. “What matters are tomatoes,” he said. “There is an excellent crop this year, like the tomatoes of our youth that we ate right off the vine, juice running down our chins.” That sounds right, too. We must plant our tomatoes, enjoy our travels, laugh as much as possible, volunteer where we can, laugh some more, and be positive about the future, because, somehow, everything will be OK. It always is. Life goes on. With hope. There’s this, from the great Emily Dickinson (1830-1886): “Hope” is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words And never stops - at all And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard And sore must be the storm That could abash the little Bird That kept so many warm I’ve heard it in the chillest land And on the strangest Sea Yet - never - in Extremity, It asked a crumb - of me.

For the Love of Roundabouts

he grand adventure began in 1907, according to the Internet, when an architect named John McLaren designed something called a roundabout, for cars and street cars, in California. It continued with the Brits, who built a “circular junction” in 1909. It spread to Minnesota in 1995, starting in Brooklyn Park. And now I come along and, attempting to head north out of Pine Island, swing through the roundabout and go flailing either onto a scenic frontage road adjoining Highway 52; onto Highway 52 South; onto whatever road heads east out of Pine Island; or back into Pine Island to sit in my car and scream bloody murder, before launching a full-out offensive to try and rejoin all the motorists speeding happily past on their way to the Twin Cities. Roundabouts: The Future is Here! Featuring wide, You have about bewildering 1.5 seconds to intersections, multiple choose an exit, “Yield” signs, zooming Johnson. Which traffic up from every angle, and will it be? enough hot frustration to power a nuke plant. You have about 1.5 seconds to choose an exit, Johnson. Which will it be? I need time to process my many options. But there is none. There’s another car in the rear view mirror, ready to burrow into my backseat if I don’t decide quickly. My split-second decision sends me back onto the frontage road, and then past the 52 North exit (Ohmygodthereitis!) and back into Pine Island, which is all but blocked by road construction. There’s a tiny sign on the main drag reading “To Highway 52.” You turn down the indicated street – and notice that it is closed due to construction. Well, Pine Island is a fine city. Might as well settle here, ‘cause I sure can’t escape it. DODGE COUNTY

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I just. Don’t. Get it. The Minnesota Department of Transportation does, of course. “In short, roundabouts are being used because they work well,” MnDOT declares. “A roundabout used at the right location will let you get through the intersection more safely and in less time.” MnDOT says the bloody things have decreased fatal crashes by 86 percent, decreased life-altering injury crashes by 83 percent, and decreased the injury crash rate by 42 percent at intersections. “They handle high levels of traffic with less delay than most stop signs or signals. The entry curves slow traffic, so entering and exiting are easier and more efficient,” it says, adding that, where roundabouts replace signals, idling decreases, reducing vehicle emissions Out & About and fuel consumption Richard Johnson by 30 percent or more. That’s fine. But MnDOT does not take hoops, hurdles, and human indecision and heartache into consideration. It does not note that, if you can navigate Pine Island’s legendary roundabout, there’s another one coming up in Cannon Falls. Minnesota has gone roundabout crazy, and soon there’ll be one lurking around every dark corner. As long as we’re here, we might as well create a newspaper column roundabout. Think you can escape this column, eh? Hah! That particular turnoff will lead you into a column written by someone at the News-Record, in Zumbrota - home of not one but TWO roundabouts, one on each side of Highway 58. They say Mazeppa is nice this time of year.

Kindness starts with you

ave you been extra kind this week? I hope so, because the calendar says it’s World Kindness Day (Nov. 13). Unlike all the other national days, this is one celebration designed to benefit us all. The United Way organization around the state has been promoting random acts of kindness. United Way encouraged people last week to We all have the do something special for another person. power to turn While I try to be kind all the time, I got a little extra dose of the world into a the kindness bug the other day better place to because of the United Way’s push. I reached out to someone live. It doesn’t who has been a frequent source information in one of my have to be filled for newspapers and made her a with all gloom and proud recipient of a ticket to take in Sister Act, the musical doom, cynicism, currently playing at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. skepticism or To say the least, she was ecstatic, especially because she negativity. has never been there before. I must admit it made me feel pretty darn good to make this woman happy. I love when I can do things for people that they may have never experienced before. With the holidays right around the corner, it’s a great time for us all to take a kindness reality check. I would

encourage everyone to be extra special to someone, perhaps even a stranger. We all have the power to turn the world into a better place to live. It doesn’t have to be filled with all gloom and doom, cynicism, skepticism or negativity. Sadly, being kind is often not in the cynical nature of many people. Most of us, me included, are pretty selfish in nature. We don’t take the time out to think about people outside our closed circles in great detail. Making things better starts internally within us. How we project ourselves and what we project is critical. Kindness can be contagious. It doesn’t have to be anything major or necessarily have any monetary value. It can be just a simple kind act of taking the garbage out for someone Hot Pursuit or getting the mail for a neighbor. recognizing and acknowledging Rick Bussler Just another person can be enlightening for some. Every day should be World Kindness Day, not just the official date every November. No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted. Remember, kindness starts with you, and only you. Isn’t it time to go in hot pursuit of pouring out kindness to others? Try it, it may give you a whole different perspective on life.

YOUR VIEW

Veteran concerned about disrespect To the Editor:

I speak for more veterans when I say we’re worried about where our country is going. Many people are disrespecting our American Flag, National Anthem, or government. Many are using civil disobedience to get what they want. If this continues without greater consequences, our country becoming really great again seems unattainable. I spent my time at Fort Riley, Kan., during the Korean War. After completing basic training and five days in the base hospital, I was transferred to headquarters company, 10th Infantry Division. I was assigned to the AWOL and Discharge section. One of the duties involved sending guards after AWOLS who had been picked up. We used mostly master sergeants who came back from Korea to be processed for discharged as guards. We heard firsthand of the unthinkable/unspeakable atrocities of war. They would only talk to other military people about this. Our office became aware of what the quotes “War is Hell” and “Freedom is not Free” really

mean. While taking my turn at night duty, I had the painful experience of taking a call from the base hospital in the middle of the night that a soldier had died from a previous, serious injury. I had to do some paperwork and make some calls so he could be send home to his grieving family. His body was sent to his hometown by train the next morning. The coffin was draped with the American flag and two guards went with him. Those people who think they have the right to disrespect our American Flag, National Anthem, or government should take a closer look at the painful and high cost of the freedoms they enjoy in this country. When my time comes, I hope to meet my three brothers, David, Jack, and Gerard, who also served their country with honorable discharges. My family will be taking me to the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Preston, MN. The unspeakable stories of those who knew are going with me. There I can rest in peace with thousands of dedicated and heroic veterans. God bless all military personnel, and God Bless America. - Paul Jordan, Kasson

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Veterans honored in Dodge Center

Triton fifth-grader Bryar Quimby reads a Veterans Day poem.

Lori Anderson, top left, and her daughter, Heather Randall, are pictured with Heather’s children, Lexi and Graham. Lori’s son, Triton alumnus and veteran Benjamin Anderson, was honored with a plaque noting his paver at the Dodge Center Veteran’s Memorial.

An unidentified Triton Elementary School kindergartner salutes the veterans. See more Veterans Day coverage on page D6

Active Component counterparts is the right thing to do.” The provision was first introduced as part of H.R. 1384, the Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act, a comprehensive, bipartisan bill to provide fairness to certain mobilized National Guard and Reserve Component service members by extending eligibility for certain benefits. H.R.1384 was sponsored by Walz and co-introduced by SheaPorter and Reps. Palazzo (MS-04) and Franks (AZ-08). In October, Shea-Porter and Walz wrote to the NDAA conferees, urging them to retain Section 503 of the House NDAA, which would authorize Reserve Component members activated under the authority provided by either §12304a

or §12304b of title 10, United States Code, to receive pre-mobilization and transitional TRICARE health care. Several veterans and military organizations supported the fix, including the National Guard Association of the United States, the Military Coalition, the Reserve Officers Association, the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States, the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, the Military Officers Association of America, the National Military Family Association, the Air Force Association, the Association of the United States Army, and the Association of the United States Navy.

Deer harvest up 10 percent from 2016

Minnesota firearms hunters registered 145,054 deer through the second weekend of deer season, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Preliminary results through the second weekend show that the number of deer registered was up 10 percent from 2016. Of the deer harvested, 54 percent were bucks, compared to 63 percent during the same period in 2016. Harvest was up 6 percent in Zone 2, which covers most of the state and runs from Canada to Iowa. It was down 12 percent in Zone 3 – southern Minnesota. “It appears as though deer harvest improved substantially since the first weekend,” said Steve Merchant, wildlife populations and regulations manager. “Getting more corn out of the fields and a bit drier weather likely helped.” Based on the number of antlerless permits available and the number of permit areas that allow multiple deer to be taken, the DNR is projecting the 2017 total deer harvest to be around 200,000. The 2016 harvest was 173,213. The firearms season ended Nov. 12 in much of Minnesota. Additional deer will be harvested during the northern rifle zone season, which continues through Sunday, Nov. 19; the late southeast season, which runs Saturday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 26; and the muzzleloader season, which begins Saturday, Nov. 25 and continues through Sunday, Dec. 10. See more information on deer management at mndnr. Sept2017-Trade2x7-BW-Sister.qxp_Layout 1 9/20/17 1:11 PM Pag gov/deer.

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Jeannine and Gerry Hensley pause for a photo in Misplaced Magnolia Southern Bistro, their new restaurant in downtown Kasson. The couple opened the store Nov. 13 in the former Leuthold’s building.

Realizing a dream Kasson residents open Misplaced Magnolia Southern Bistro

BY RICHARD JOHNSON DCI MANAGING EDITOR

Jeannine Hensley’s dream came true at last. The Arkansas opened her restaurant, Misplaced Magnolia Southern Bistro and BBQ, on Nov. 13 in downtown Kasson. The establishment at 111 W. Main St., in part of the former Leuthold’s building, features Southern entrees including Memphis-style pulled pork sandwiches, Memphis-style dryrub ribs, Texas beef brisket, and Southern smoked chicken. The overall theme: “Where the Mid-South meets the Midwest.” “We’re excited for everyone to come in and see the place and enjoy some food,” said Hensley, a Kasson resident who owns the restaurant with her husband, Gerry. “We really wanted to do something that was not only good for us, but good for the community. I’m looking forward to giving Kasson one more place to stay and eat, instead of driving to Rochester.” “We’re very excited,” Gerry Hensley said. “It’s been a dream of Jeannine’s for a long time. I’m just glad we can finally make it a reality.” Leuthold’s closed in 2006 after more than 140 years in business. The Hensleys purchased the 1900 building in 2010 and began renovating it early this year. They kept much of its rustic look, digging down five layers to restore the original wooden floor and repainting the old-time ceiling. There is room for 48 diners.

“We love it,” Jeannine Hensley said. “We like the character of it.” Magnolia trees are populous in Arkansas. The Hensleys moved to the area when Gerry was hired by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, and a friend dubbed Jeannine “a misplaced Magnolia.” She has worked at several barbeque establishments over the past 30 years. She and Randy have about 12 employees – eight full-time – in the Kasson store. Hensley’s secret to good, Southern-style barbeque? “It’s a very traditional dry rub, smoked low and slow,” she said. “Everyone is going to wake up to the smell of dry rub and brisket.”

his past year has been exhausting. I find as I grow older that time moves faster. I obviously don’t want it to, but I think it’s just a fact of life. I fear that sooner or later a year may pass by in a blink of an eye. My grandma always used to tell me not to wish my life away, and that living right now was how I would find joy in life. If I’m constantly looking ahead, then I’ll never take the time to stop and look around at the present. I think time may just be moving faster for me now because I have so much to do. Currently I am unusually busy for someone my age, but I’m starting to notice that all my friends and all my classmates seem to be heading down this twisting path. I don’t think people my age Magen’s get enough credit for how much Musings we do. Then again I’d say we are Magen Radke all rather self-centered. I’m not going to defend myself, but the most important person to me is my dog. I come in at second. I tend to put others before myself. I once drove to a friend’s house with no gas in my car to help her with homework. Running on fumes can be quite scary, actually. There’s a lot a person my age has to look forward to, but it’s quite a bit of work to actually get there. While I’m in school now and trying to juggle keeping my GPA up, keeping up with three different clubs, and also going to dance almost every single day, I also have to worry about my future. It’s something I don’t like to think about, because it entails me sitting down alone and actually thinking about it. I don’t have time for that right now. I don’t mind thinking about college though, as I will soon have to pack up all my possessions and go to college somewhere. Finding out where that somewhere is going to be is where the really hard part comes in. You see, if you don’t have a plan with what you want to do as a career, then you are kind of just mindlessly looking at schools across the state thinking, “Oh, this one’s nice.” Luckily I’ve done my research on colleges, and I actually love looking at graduating statistics now for some reason. While narrowing down where I don’t want to go is always a good thing, it’s then that I have to find in that long list where I would actually want to go. That’s where the hard part comes in, and you have to take the time to sit and think about it. Once again, time is something I don’t have a lot of at this point.

Gary Stahl benefit set for Dec. 3 at Events A benefit for Gary Stahl will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 at Events in Kasson. Stahl was diagnosed this fall with Plasma Sarcoma, a form of blood cancer which formed a tumor on his head. The Kasson man is undergoing an intense round of radiation. The benefit will feature a silent auction, raffle, door prizes, and a spaghetti dinner. Dinner tickets cost $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Call Alyssa at 507-456-6054 or Renae at 507-4568874 for more information.

Jeannine Hensley, center, talks with employees Mark Smith and Dondee Johnson at Misplaced Magnolia.

More Magnolia Misplaced Magnolia also features sandwiches, salads, soup, burgers, and Southern-themed appetizers including fried green tomatoes, “gator bites,” and catfish nuggets. The “veggies board” will change weekly and seasonally. Entrees cost from $8 to $12, depending on the order. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Call 507-634-6646, visit misplacedmagnolia.com, or see the Facebook site for more information. - Richard Johnson

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Mantorville Theatre to host ‘The Rented Christmas’ BY MELISA FERRIS

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Members of ‘The Rented Christmas’ cast include, front row, from left, Jackie Silvernail, Patrick Quint, Zoey Quam, Erica Stiller and Emily Geise. Standing: Jake Buchl, Wendy Schleeter, Rene Stiller, Luke Zahn, Zach Trapp, Alicia Frarck, Carl Benson, Madysen Nelson, Cheryl Frarck and Jace Gray. Not Pictured: Torsten Herfindahl-Quint, Adelyn Wohlenhaus and Tricia Hanson. The play is scheduled for Nov. 17 through Dec. 3 at the Mantorville Opera House.

The Mantorville Theatre Company will present its Holiday Production of The Rented Christmas at the Mantorville Opera House, from Friday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Dec. 3. John Dale hasn't enjoyed a "real Christmas" for years, so he decides to "rent" a Christmas from a local shop that claims, "We'll rent anything!" He has a list of requirements: a tree with presents, Christmas carols, a wife, and five children. Anne Weston, the shop’s owner, calls the actors' guild to rent the "family." When the actors catch the measles, she turns to the local orphanage and steps in to play the role of "mother" herself. This happy story for the holiday season, based on

the short story by J. Lillian Vandervere, is suitable for all ages. The show, directed by Rachel Soland, features the acting talent of Erica Stiller, Zach Trapp, Jace Gray, Patrick Quint, Carl Benson, Cheryl Frarck, Emily Geise, Briana Switalski, Luke Zahn, Zoey Quam, Rene Stiller, Alicia Frarck, Torsten HerfindahlQuint, Jacob Buchl, Tricia Hansen, Madysen Nelson, Wendy Schleeter, Jackie Silvernail, and Adelyn Wohlenhaus. The Rented Christmas will run from Nov. 17 through Dec. 3, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2 p.m. Contact Melisa Ferris, Publicity Director, at 507-2069323, or via email at mjamel@ aol.com for more information.

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Kasson-Mantorville High School hosted its final performance of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Little Mermaidâ&#x20AC;? on Sunday before a large crowd gathered in the Minnesota WiFi Performing Arts Center. The play, based on the Broadway hit, the 1989 Disney movie, and the 1837 book by Hans Christian Andersen, featured 62 students in grades 3-12. It was the first of four theatre productions scheduled this year at K-M. There also will be a one-act play in late January; a middle school detective comedy, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Shade of Noir,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; in late February; and a high school play, the romantic comedy â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Almost Maine,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; in April. That last play will be directed by Melisa Ferris, a veteran member of the Mantorville Theatre Company.

Ariel sings about how her father, King Triton, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t approve of her being in love with a human prince.

Ariel bargains with Ursula (Gabby Thomas), the evil sea witch, to trade Arielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mermaid tail for human legs in order to join Prince Eric.

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selected to be a part of the 2nd-annual Stewartville Middle School Fall Band Festival on Nov. 4.Â

They joined with top music students from nine other area schools for a day of rehearsals and sectional work with clinicians, concluding in the afternoon with a concert at Stewartville High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Performing Arts Center.Â The studets include: Grade 7, Emma Aarsvold, tenor sax; Simon Lee, clarinet; Nora McAndrews, flute (not pictured); and Ethan Petersilie, trombone. Grade 8, Ethan Barnum, clarinet, Breanna Enders, flute; Sean Inman, trombone; Jack Nelson, tuba; Josiah Sandstrom, trumpet; and Mallory White, percussion.

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At a lengthy workshop Nov 6, Mantorville city council members discussed all the major and minor infrastructure projects that need to be done in the city. At their regular meeting Monday evening, they voted to begin the planning process for the Fifth Street East, Phase 2 project and the accompanying bike trail. According to documents provided, the project includes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś the reconstruction of Fifth Street East from Blanch Street to the west end of Phase 1 that was reconstructed in 2016.â&#x20AC;? The project includes a bike path adjacent to the roadway, but it has not been decided whether it will be on the south or north side of Fifth Street East. The roadway will be widened to 29 feet, and curb and gutter will be added between the roadway and the bike trail. Storm sewers are also included in the plans. City engineer Tim Hruska from WHKS said a permit might be needed from the Army Corps of Engineers because a waterway will be crossed. These permits can take months to obtain, he said. Other projects include: â&#x20AC;˘ Fourth Street Loop Road/utility reconstruction. There are failing sewer lines in the area of Third and Fourth streets between Clay and Walnut. Numerous water line breaks have occurred in the past few years in the area. â&#x20AC;˘ 2018 road maintenance/repair. Some

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been received from the Public Facilities Authority that the city received a grant for $1,875,338 to help pay for installation of the force main that carries Mantorville sewage to Kasson for treatment. The city also received a loan for $468,834 for part of the costs. Notification is expected from the bond attorney with the necessary paper work for the council to approve the receipt of these funds. If the resolution arrives significantly before the next scheduled meeting, a special meeting will be called so it can be approved. Council members approved the $2 million bridge loan from the Rural Water Association almost a year ago, so the project could be started. This week, city employees and Hruska will do a walk-through of the project to list anything that still needs to be completed. Some landscaping will be completed in the spring. Council members also approved: - The appointment of Lindsey Hemker to the Economic Development Authority. - The acceptance of an $8,500 donation from the Mantorville Restoration Association. The money was used to help â&#x20AC;˘ Residential pay for the maintenance costs for the dam. â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial - The 2018 law enforcement contract with the Dodge County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office for â&#x20AC;˘ Agricultural 40 hours per week for about $90,100 for the year. The council meets again at 6:30 p.m. Monday, NovEstimates! .27 at City Hall. Free Fr Call Today

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West Concord tax levy hearing set for Dec. 21 BY RICHARD JOHNSON DCI MANAGING EDITOR

The City of West Concord will hold a public hearing regarding its 2018 tax levy at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 in the council chambers at City Hall. The City has set a preliminary tax levy of $594,922, an increase of $41,265 from the 2017 levy. A public hearing was held in October. City Administrator Theresa Booms said the increase is due to street improvement bonds. This past summer’s

Surveys to measure production, grain stocks The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is encouraging producers to respond to two upcoming surveys – the December Agricultural Survey and the County Agricultural Production Survey – that are critical to row crop producers around the country. The survey results help determine the structure of the 2017 farm payment and risk management programs administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency. “We need producers to respond to NASS surveys and respond accurately,” NASS Agricultural Statistics board chair Joseph L. Parsons said. “Farm programs that are important to row crop producers rely on farmerreported NASS data. When enough producers do not respond to the surveys, NASS is not able to publish data. “Without these data, the Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency may not have all of the information that is needed to base the programs that ultimately serve the row crop producers,” he said. “Producers can lose out when there is no data to determine accurate rates for loans, disaster payments, crop insurance price elections, and more.”

The County Agricultural Production Survey went to 170,000 row crop producers beginning Nov. 3. Responses are due by Jan. 15, 2018, and NASS will publish county-level results for corn, soybeans, sunflowers, and sorghum on Feb. 22, 2018, in the Quick Stats database. These county-level data are critical for USDA farm payment determinations. The December Agricultural Survey will go to 84,000 producers beginning Nov. 29. Responses are due by Dec. 21, 2017, and NASS publishes results in the Crop Production 2017 Summary report on Jan. 12, 2018. Information collected in this survey also feeds into county estimates for row crops. The survey also asks about grain stocks stored on-farm. Producers who receive the surveys can respond using the secure online questionnaire or return it by mail. NASS safeguards the privacy of all respondents and publishes only aggregate data, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified. These and all NASS data are available online at www. nass.usda.gov/Publications and the searchable Quick Stats database. Watch a video on how NASS data are used at www. youtube.com/watch?v=rBWg1FgLNs.

street utility project cost $2,192,826, of which the city’s portion of the total cost of improvement is $1,347,627.46. The city will assess a total of $845,200 to property owners along the project routes. The project includes water line replacement, sewer line repair and replacement, paving, and curb-and-gutter work along a portion of Fifth Street, Highland Street, Olive Street, Arnold Street, Front Street, Irvin Street, South Street and Eugene Street. It will be completed next spring.

Walz helps secure military health benefits extension First District Rep. Tim Walz (D-Mankato), ranking member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, announced the inclusion of a provision to extend TRICARE health benefits currently available to Active Component forces and deployed reserve component service members in the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. He joined Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D-New Hampshire) in making the announcement. “This is about recognizing the sacrifice of all our men and women who volunteer freely to serve this nation,” Walz said. “Ensuring fairness in TRICARE health benefits to National Guard and Reserve Component troops who answer the call to serve right alongside their Active Component counterparts is the right thing to do.” The provision was first introduced as part of H.R. 1384, the Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act, a comprehensive, bipartisan bill to provide fairness to certain mobilized National Guard and Reserve Component service members by extending eligibility for certain benefits. H.R.1384

was sponsored by Walz and co-introduced by SheaPorter and Reps. Palazzo (MS-04) and Franks (AZ08). In October, Shea-Porter and Walz wrote to the NDAA conferees, urging them to retain Section 503 of the House NDAA, which would authorize Reserve Component members activated under the authority provided by either §12304a or §12304b of title 10, United States Code, to receive pre-mobilization and transitional TRICARE health care. Several veterans and military organizations supported the fix, including the National Guard Association of the United States, the Military Coalition, the Reserve Officers Association, the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States, the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, the Military Officers Association of America, the National Military Family Association, the Air Force Association, the Association of the United States Army, and the Association of the United States Navy.

On November’s first weekend, both farmers and deer hunters weren’t too happy when This & That awakening Mary Ann Henry in early morning to hear rain. Farmers know rain most likely will mean another day that they won’t harvest. The deer hunters also know it not only means messy weather, which both they and the deer don’t want to venture out in. The rain ended by the first day of firearms season. Some farmers decided to harvest out some of the many acres, even if it meant much more cost in drying. Deer were unaware it was that time of year, that had once taken some of their family and friends, and were happy to have those corn fields, which they had been enjoying eating from, starting with green leaves in the summer. They could flee into it and use it as a safe haven to hide in and eat as much as they liked. Hunters know where corn makes for nice, fat deer. They also know they might not even see a big buck or doe. When the shooting time ended on the first day, many cold, unsmiling hunters left for home, already thinking ahead about tomorrow, when they would head out bright and early. The deer that had escaped those disappointed hunters no doubt didn’t go back to the place they usually spent their night, but made a wise choice of bedding down right in the field on this night, making the corn field a Bed and Breakfast. Where there were cold and disappointed hunters at the end of the opening day, there were many happy hunters as well.

points but remained 12 days behind the 5-year average, bringing the total harvest to 79 percent complete. Corn moisture content of grain at harvest averaged 18 percent. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 0 percent very short, 2 percent short, 84 percent

adequate, and 14 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 1 percent very short, 6 percent short, 82 percent adequate, and 11 percent surplus. Corn for grain harvest advanced 19 percentage points but remained 12 days

behind the 5-year average, bringing the total harvest to 79 percent complete. Corn moisture content of grain at harvest averaged 18 percent. The sunflower harvest was 93 percent complete, four days ahead of the 2016 pace.

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One of the happy hunters was a friend whom I give permission to hunt. He shot a large nine-point buck after only a couple hours out on the opener. Where Jim was both happy and proud, he found the shooting was the easy part. The deer, shot on a hillside, ran all the way down the hill before dropping, and the dragging back up took time, with many rest periods. Where Jim went home before noontime happy but tired, he was looking forward to going back out on Sunday, since he had purchased a doe license as well. I was surprised to see his pickup sitting in my yard when the light of day arrived. Jim knew his wait could be all day without even seeing a deer, he was wrong, and once again he wouldn’t have needed his packed lunch, as he was back home before noon. Jim left with a large doe, but it left me sad, since he told me when he was removing the inside organs he found it was still producing milk. And in the last week of August I stopped in time to avoid hitting a pair of tiny, spotted fawns that jumped from the ditch in front of my vehicle. I wonder, could they who were late-born now be without a mother? Oh yes, Jim was also happy this doe was on top of the hill, not on the bottom like the buck. The season continues on as I write, but deer think my yard is a safe haven, since last night I saw four or more deer moving about. They didn’t take off as I watched from my open door, until Billy, who was out on a trip before going to bed, let them know it was his yard. Where there are yet a few days left for 2017, I hope the deer continue to be careful and hope some of the corn fields farmers hope to get picked will remain for both a hideout and a dinner ticket ‘til the season ends.

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Corn harvest nears completion Minnesota farmers used 4.7 days suitable for field work to harvest 19 percent of the statewide corn acreage during the week ending Nov. 12, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn for grain harvest advanced 19 percentage

He has shared his music nationwide and abroad for more than 30 years and has become a favorite at festivals, clubs, and house concerts. The Kerrville New Folk Winner has released seven solo CDs, leads musical tours to Ireland, teaches songwriting, and has served as a staff songwriter in Nashville. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door, available through Crossings. See www.crossingsatcarnegie. com, call 507-732- 7616 or stop in to Crossings at 320 East Ave. in Zumbrota for more information or to reserve tickets.

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Triton FFA members shop for food shelf “They need this. This is a good learning experience for them.” - Triton FFA advisor Robert Ickler, on his students shopping for the Semcac Dodge County Food Shelf

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Megan Koehler checks her calculator to see how much money she has left to spend at Sunshine Foods in Dodge Center, during the Triton High School FFA’s community service activity on Nov. 9. The students had a total of $1,100 to spend on food for the Semcac Dodge County Food Shelf. BY RICHARD JOHNSON DCI MANAGING EDITOR

So they let a bunch of kids loose in Sunshine Foods last week. And boy, did they shop. About 15 members of Triton High School’s FFA program went on a spree at the Dodge Center grocery store to benefit the Semcac Dodge County Food Shelf in Kasson. Teams of two or three members, armed with $125, picked out canned fruit, vegetables and protein, and boxed items for those in need. “It’s a really good way to give to those who are not as fortunate as us,” Triton senior Tim Moenning said. “It’s definitely a lot of fun. It’s definitely a worthwhile experience.”

“I really enjoy it. It’s a very unique experience to actually buy the food, because then you see how much food actually costs,” senior Carissa Kleinwort said. “You’ve got to kind of manage your money and find good deals. And it’s fun to give back to the community.” The students visited around Dodge Center on Oct. 31 to collect donations of corn and soybeans from area farmers, to be sold at CHS Grain in Dodge Center and West Concord; and cash donations from area businesses. The money is used to fund Triton’s many FFA activities for the school year. A total of $1,000 is used for the food shelf community service project, and Sunshine Foods provides a $100 donation. About 450 households are registered to shop at the food shelf, manager Audrey Erwin said, adding that it can use up to 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of food each day it’s open. “It’s absolutely fabulous,” she said of the FFA event. “It’s just wonderful, because it lets them know where their money’s going and how it’s used. It’s just a fabulous program. We look

Dodge Center to finalize budgets on Dec. 11 BY RICHARD JOHNSON DCI MANAGING EDITOR

Dodge Center’s city council will finalize its 2018 budgets during the council meeting on Monday, Dec. 11. A preliminary tax levy set in September represents a 7.35 percent increase, but individual taxes won’t necessarily rise by that amount, City Administrator Lee Mattson said. County taxpayers will receive information about the proposed levy. The proposed general fund budget includes $190,000 for equipment purchases. Mattson said the city’s old street-sweeper was replaced this year because Lee Mattson it quit working. The city was scheduled to replace it next spring and did not want to spend more money repairing it than it would get in trade. The city spent $140,000 on a new sweeper, so the general fund budget increase should go down by that amount. Mattson said the city saves money in a special fund to buy new equipment, to pay for equipment without major tax changes. When

equipment is purchased, the department that will use the equipment buys the equipment and money is transferred from the equipment replacement fund to cover the equipment costs. He said the city is finishing its street reconstruction project, estimated to cost $3.5 million, and the new Dodge Center Ambulance Services building. The street project cost includes all administrative, bonding, engineering, and contingency budgets. The city has had to add extra rock to the project to build better road foundations in certain areas. The streets involved will receive a final layer of asphalt in 2018. The ambulance building, which adjoins the fire hall, will probably be completed in January. It is being built entirely with ambulance revenues. “We don’t levy a tax for ambulance operations or capital acquisitions,” Mattson said. “This has been the case for decades, and we hope that the ambulance will be able to continue to operate with property tax assistance.” In other city business, sealants have been replaced between concrete joints on the runway at the Dodge Center Airport. The cost was about $200,000, with 95 percent paid for by state and federal grants.

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Carissa Kleinwort, center, checks out food items with Abrielle Robinson, left, and Gabi Staub (partially obscured).

forward to it every year.” Students get to see how quickly money can be spent, to see how expensive food is, and how difficult it is to get good quality food for people struggling with low incomes, Triton FFA advisor Robert Ickler said. They take the groceries to the food shelf in order to see where people pick it up, and how many families take advantage of the food shelf. “Last year we bought 1,000 pounds, and that was not enough to supply the food shelf for a fourhour shift. It only was enough for about two hours,” Ickler said. “So it just gives you an idea of the need. It’s a good eye-opener for the students.” This is the sixth year of the FFA shop-a-thon. It’s an important event for the students, Ickler said. “They’re getting close to adulthood,” he said. “They need this. This is a good learning experience for them.”

Tim Moenning, left, and Craig Schlichting load up a grocery cart.

Triton students Sam Gochnauer and Bailey Delzer check prices on items at Sunshine Foods.

Model railroad open house set for Nov. 18-19 The Rail Runners Model Railroad Club is sponsoring its annual open house at its layout in the Grand Meadow Business Center from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, November 18-19. There will be a wide variety of trains operated by the club members for the enjoyment of visitors. The models operated are authentic replicas of prototype trains that have operated in the United States, particularly in the Midwest. There will be freight trains up to 50 cars long, trains operated by both steam and diesel locomotives, and passenger trains that ran in the 1950s and 1960s. The typical era for trains on the layout is 1940 through 1990, but trains from any era, including trains that operate on railroads today, will occasionally appear. Club members will be available to answer questions and demonstrate train operation. There is no admission cost. This is a family event, and children accompanied by parents are welcome. The layout fills one of the former elementary classrooms in what is now

the Grand Meadow Business Center. The HO scale layout consists of two main lines of 210 actual feet each, a yard, various industries typically served by railroads, and two passenger stations. One of the more curious parts of the layout is the helix, by which trains are run around successive loops

meet on Wednesdays for train operating sessions and to work on the layout. Individual members may be found operating the layout at almost any time during the week. Rail Runners have about 12 members coming from Dodge Center, Rochester, Albert Lea, and points in between.

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The model railroad layout, constructed by the Rail Runners Model Railroad Club in Grand Meadow. of track in order to move up and down between the two levels of the layout. The upper level contains all the scenery while the lower section is mainly for storage of rolling stock (railroad cars and locomotives) belonging to club members. Club members typically

The club is always interested in recruiting new members, so information about the club and applications for membership will be available at the open house. Call Dale Rood at 720-3824655 for more information.

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Emergency personnel in Steele County will soon have an extra eye to aide in protecting the safety of area residents. The Owatonna Police Department is in the process of launching a drone to assist officers and firefighters with search and rescue missions, as well as other emergency situations in which time is crucial. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to launch the drone instead of using personnel,â&#x20AC;? said Captain Jeff Mundale of Owatonna Police. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will allow us to search faster, cover more terrain and use less resources,â&#x20AC;? he said. Situations that could warrant the use of a drone, Mundale said, are searches for missing persons or suicidal people, storm assessments, chemical spills and crash scenes. Mundale pointed to a recent search effort in Byron where Rochester Police utilized a drone to successfully find a missing hunter partially submerged in a slough. The drone was launched right away because weather conditions prevented a helicopter to take to the skies. The drone located the 84-year-old man using infrared technology. Authorities said without the drone, the man may not have survived. One situation that comes to mind for Mundale where a drone could have been utilized in Steele County was in November 2016 when a train derailed in Ellendale, causing the entire community to evacuate. He said a drone could have been deployed to go up in the air and look for chemical leaks from the train cars. In the case of a hazardous leak, the drone would be ideal to access the potential dangers to the public, Mundale said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The drones would be accessing what the hazards are instead of putting personnel at risk,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding a drone would help determine whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not safe. Drones are unmanned aircrafts that can be navigated without a human pilot on board the aerial vehicle. They are navigated via control from the ground,

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K-M finishes fifth at state

KoMets rebound after Holy Angels heartbreaker BY CHRIS SCHAD DCI SPORTS EDITOR

One of the phrases that Kasson-Mantorville volleyball coach Adam VanOort reiterates throughout every season is that volleyball is an uneven sport. In every match, there are multiple ups and downs that a team has to get through to get to their final goal. Sometimes, that means playing one of the better matches of the year, but coming up short and wondering what could have been. The KoMets know that feeling better than ever after their trip to the state tournament as they outplayed the Academy of Holy Angels in almost every facet during a Class AA Quarterfinal matchup, but fell in five sets to end their dreams of a state championship. “If you look at it on paper, there’s no way you lose that match,” VanOort said. “That’s just part of the game.” K-M had one of its most consistent efforts in the season in this match as they outscored Holy Angels 107-94, wound up with more aces and had less errors. However, the set format was something that helped keep the Stars in it even as the KoMets made things difficult. After jumping out to a 25-15 win in the first set, K-M battled but couldn’t pull off a victory in the second set by falling 25-22. The KoMets would swing momentum back their way in the third set, racing to another big lead and dominating the Stars to put them on the ropes with a 25-14

victory. That’s where things became intense as the two teams battled back and forth in the fourth set. With the Stars facing elimination, they would answer the bell and make just enough plays to edge out the KoMets who couldn’t close out despite a late run. The 25-22 win would force a deciding fifth set with the season on the line. “We won a nice third set and I think that both teams played well in the fourth,” VanOort observed. “They just started to pass better and get more of their hitters involved.” K-M and Holy Angels would go back and forth in the final frame as they gridlocked to a 10-10 score. At that point, the KoMets ran into some bad luck with some calls going the wrong way and found themselves in a 14-11 hole. “That’s just part of the game,” VanOort reiterated. “It’s really unlucky to not only have one call go your way, but have three of them in a fivepoint stretch. That happens, but you just hope it doesn’t happen in that situation.” Although K-M would make the Stars sweat with a couple consecutive points, it couldn’t climb the final hurdle and Holy Angels would advance with a 15-13 victory to advance in the state tournament. Even with the disappointment that their players felt after the defeat, VanOort let them know how proud he was of his efforts and they could still make an impact on the tournament.

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Kasson-Mantorville volleyball players huddle up while the Academy of Holy Angels celebrates their victory behind them. The KoMets fell in the fifth set by a score of 15-13 which knocked them out of the championship bracket of the Class AA State Tournament.

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Conf. Overall W L W L K-M 7 0 9 1 Lourdes 5 2 9 2 Byron 5 2 6 4 Stewartville 4 3 5 4 Pine Island 4 3 4 5 P-E-M 2 5 4 7 La Crescent 1 6 1 8 Lake City 0 7 0 9 K-M Football Date Time Opponent Nov. 3 7 p.m. vs. Winona*

* Section 1AAAA Championship (Rochester Mayo High School)

Result L, 14-34

White Division Conf. Overall W L W L Caledonia 7 0 10 0 Triton 6 1 9 2 Chatfield 3 4 5 5 Lewiston-Altura 3 4 5 5 Z-M 3 4 4 6 St. Charles 2 5 4 7 Cannon Falls 2 5 3 6 Dover-Eyota 2 5 2 7 Triton Football Date Time Opponent Nov. 3 7 p.m. vs. Caledonia*

* Section 1AA Championship (RCTC Field)

Result L, 7-35

HVL Volleyball Standings Conf. Overall W L W L Stewartville 10 1 24 6 K-W 10 1 22 7 Hayfield 9 2 24 6 K-M 9 2 22 10 Cannon Falls 7 4 16 14 Z-M 6 5 11 12 Byron 5 6 21 8 Lourdes 3 8 12 15 Lake City 3 8 8 18 Goodhue 2 9 13 18 Pine Island 2 8 10 18 Triton 0 11 5 19 K-M Volleyball Date Time Opponent Result Nov. 9 5 p.m. vs. Holy Angels* L, 2-3 Nov. 10 7 p.m. vs. K-W W, 3-1 Nov. 11 3 p.m. vs. Roseau W, 3-0 ** Class AA State Volleyball Tournament (Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minn.) Triton Volleyball Date Time Opponent Oct. 26 7 p.m. at Stewartville* * Section 1AA Tournament Game Dodge County Girls Hockey Date Time Opponent Nov. 14 7 p.m. at Simley Nov. 25 3 p.m. at St. Francis Nov. 28 7 p.m. vs. Red Wing

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The Triton volleyball team had a solid season considering the state of their team at the beginning of the year. With many players who were learning the game at the varsity level, they had plenty of work cut out for them as they looked to be competitive in a strong HVL conference. The Cobras continued to get better throughout the year and although their win-loss record didn’t show it, there were several players who showed improvement on the court. Two of those players were Nell Graham and Shelby Maloney, who were honored by the HVL for their performance throughout the 2017 season. Graham enjoyed a terrific junior season for the Cobras becoming the team’s lone representative on the AllHVL team. Her all-conference honors were fueled by year that re-wrote the record books at Triton as her Kill/ Attack efficiency for a single season (.365) and career (.380) both broke marks that Alex Andrews set in 2004. “Nell led our team in multiple categories this year and she was really our ‘dynamite’ on offense,” Triton volleyball coach Rebecca Goossens explained. “You could count on her to make

that would give us momentum during a match.” Maloney also had a solid season for the Cobras at the net which helped her earn an All-HVL honorable mention. The fellow junior was second on the team in aces, blocks, hitting percentage and third in kill percentage. “Shelby was so solid,” Goossens said. “She wasn’t always as flashy as Nell, but she always got the job done and that showed in her stats. She was always very consistent for us, which is great to have on the court as she provided a steady presence with solid leadership.” The Cobras also did well in the classroom as the team was recognized with the AllState Academic Team Gold Star with all 15 girls earning a cumulative GPA of over 3.8. Senior Allissa Hallaway was also named to the All-State Academic Team individually. The accomplishment shows the emphasis placed on academics as well as on the court. “The term is ‘studentathlete’ for a reason,” Goossens explained. “For our team, the expectation to be an upstanding student is huge and is a commitment that comes before the even step onto the court. We’re extremely proud of our girls for earning the Academic All-State Gold Star because

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Triton volleyball players Shelby Maloney (left) and Nell Graham (right) take time for a photo during the team banquet last week. Graham was honored as an All-HVL mention while Maloney was named an HVL Honorable Mention. we find that students who are invested in their school academically and in other ways off the court tend to bring that passion and drive when they step on the team.

That only builds a culture of positivity and success for our volleyball program.”

Triton’s Smith, K-M’s McKern selected for Minnesota Football Showcase BY CHRIS SCHAD DCI SPORTS EDITOR

Two area football players were selected to play in the Minnesota Football Showcase as Kasson-Mantorville’ Conner McKern and Triton’s Levi Smith will take part in the 45th annual installment of the series which will take place at USBank Stadium in Minneapolis. The game is ran by the Minnesota Football Coaches Association and features 97 of the top senior football players in the state with a North vs. South format. McKern served as a key cog

on the KoMets’ offensive line last season as he helped K-M form one of the top offenses in the area. The KoMets’ season fell just short of the state tournament with a loss to Winona on November 3, but the performance that McKern went a long way in K-M’s 9-1 record. “It’s an awesome honor for Conner,” K-M head coach Broc Thrienen said. “He was a consistent, driving force of our team. Every morning during the offseason, Conner was there leading his teammates towards getting better and every day during the season, he was there with a positive

attitude, a driven work ethic and a thirst for improvement. He’s come a long way since his 7th grade playing days and he’s a humble leader who is always thinking team first.” Smith provided a similar impact for the Cobras this season as his presence as the upback gave the Cobras offense a physical feel up the middle. Defensively, Smith was a part of the defensive line on a unit that got better as the season went along. Triton also fell short of the state tournament with a loss to Caledonia, but Smith went a long way in helping lead the Cobras to a 10-1 record.

“Levi is a great kid, hard worker and very coachable,” Triton head coach Don Henderson said. “He is very deserving of this honor.” The showcase will take place on December 9 and gates will open at 11 a.m. for a youth football clinic along with a fan zone and an opportunity for autographs from Minnesota Vikings legends. The game will begin at 3 p.m. with tickets for the event at $16 for adult, $8 for teens (ages 13-17) and free for youth ages 12 and younger. All proceeds to the event will go to the Minnesota Football Coaches Association and the Tackle Cancer

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FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 21, 2011 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $99,360.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Melanie A. Weiss and Michael J. Weiss, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on January 25, 2011 as Document Number A190449; as modified of record by document recorded on August 31, 2016 as Document No. A217627 in the Office of the County Recorder of Dodge County, Minnesota. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: None. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Five (5), Block One (1), Johncott`s First Subdivision, in the City of Dodge Center, Dodge County, Minnesota. STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 103 5TH ST SW, DODGE CENTER, MN 559279229 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Dodge County, Minnesota. THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $95,582.14 TRANSACTION AGENT: None NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 22.351.0050 TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: None THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt then remaining secured by such mortgage, or any part thereof, or, if the action or proceeding has been instituted, that the same has been discontinued, or that an execution upon the judgment rendered therein has been returned unsatisfied, in whole or in part. PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 9, 2018 at 11:00 AM. PLACE OF SALE: Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, 22 East Sixth Street, Department 201, Mantorville, Minnesota. to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on July 9, 2018. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None Dated: November 1, 2017 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee THE ACADEMY LAW GROUP, P.A. By: /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah,

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FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 12, 2010 MORTGAGOR: Mickaela H Halvorson, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Homeservices Lending, LLC Series A dba Edina Realty Mortgage. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 15, 2010 Dodge County Recorder, Document No. A186181. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. Dated March 12, 2010 Recorded April 15, 2010, as Document No. A186584. And thereafter assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Dated March 12, 2010 Recorded April 15, 2010, as Document No. A186585. And thereafter assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank N.A.. Dated July 28, 2010 Recorded August 13, 2010, as Document No. A188190. And thereafter assigned to: US Bank National Association. Dated July 30, 2010 Recorded August 13, 2010, as Document No. A188189 and re-recorded on September 13, 2010 as document no. A188591. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Homeservices Lending, LLC Series A dba Edina Realty Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1110 N Mantorville Ave, Kasson, MN 55944 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R 24.505.0210 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 3, Patterson’s Addition, City of Kasson, Dodge County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Dodge ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $109,971.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $98,734.26 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office, Dodge County Courthouse, 22 East 6th Street, Mantorville, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the

mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 14, 2018 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: October 11, 2017 U.S. Bank National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 19 - 17-006265 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. W:44-49c

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Dodge County Vital Statistics

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The following information was recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Dodge County for the time period of June 1 through June 30, 2017 BIRTHS

MEHLING, LANDON..................................6/4/2017.......................... KASSON.................................................. MEHLING, BAILIE & AARON MEHLING HRTANEK, BRIAR......................................6/7/2017.......................... KASSON.................................................. HRTANEK, LACEY & BRENDAN HRTANEK FOX, JURNEE.........................................6/10/2017.......................... DODGE CENTER...................................... FOX, KACI & JONATHAN FOX SCHOLLMEIER, NOAH............................6/12/2017.......................... WEST CONCORD..................................... SCHOLLMEI, TIFFANY & CARL SCHOLLMEIER TORRES, KAMILA...................................6/17/2017.......................... KASSON.................................................. TORRES, BIBIANA & JORGE TORRES SUESS, TUCKER.....................................6/18/2017.......................... KASSON.................................................. SUESS, MAGGIE & JONATHAN SUESS MARQUARDT, REBECCA.........................6/21/2017.......................... DODGE CENTER...................................... MARQUARD, JESSICA & TIMOTHY MARQUARDT SCHLAEGER, OLIVE................................6/23/2017.......................... KASSON.................................................. SCHLAEGER, SARA & ADAM SCHLAEGER SPENCER, RONAN..................................6/26/2017.......................... CLAREMONT........................................... SPENCER, JANET & BRIAN SPENCER ANDERSON, EASTYN..............................6/28/2017.......................... HAYFIELD................................................ ANDERSON, JENNIFER & JASON ANDERSON AVERY, ELLA...........................................6/28/2017.......................... WEST CONCORD..................................... AVERY, AMANDA & LEVI AVERY TANK, ETHAN.........................................6/28/2017.......................... HAYFIELD................................................ TANK, AMANDA & JEFFREY TANK SVEDIN, MALCOLM................................6/29/2017.......................... KASSON.................................................. SVEDIN, DESIRAE & WALTER SVEDIN MCGINNIS, GREGORY.............................6/22/2017.......................... WEST CONCORD..................................... MCGINNIS, ARLENE & GREGORY MCGINNIS

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WILSON, ESTHER....................................... 2/4/1922...............................HAYFIELD........................................................................................... 5/31/2017 STURSA, MARY.......................................... 6/6/1942...............................HAYFIELD............................................................................................. 6/1/2017 HYLAND, GERALD.................................... 3/21/1945...............................HAYFIELD............................................................................................. 6/2/2017 ATHEY, LARRY.......................................... 8/24/1965...............................WEST CONCORD.................................................................................. 6/3/2017 LANDERS, PEGGY................................... 12/18/1941...............................DODGE CENTER................................................................................... 6/3/2017 KRAMER, MARTHA................................... 5/24/1927...............................HAYFIELD............................................................................................. 6/7/2017 PEDERSEN, ARLENE................................... 8/4/1926...............................KASSON.............................................................................................. 6/8/2017 GLUEK, ROBERT....................................... 1/18/1932...............................MANTORVILLE................................................................................... 6/13/2017 PICKETT, BRIAN........................................ 2/16/1957...............................MANTORVILLE................................................................................... 6/13/2017 HAWKINS, TONI.......................................... 3/3/1956...............................KASSON............................................................................................ 6/20/2017 KINYON, MARY......................................... 7/27/1933...............................KASSON............................................................................................ 6/24/2017

MARRIAGES NICHOLAS PAUL RONNINGEN KELSEY LYNN VOELTZ KARLEE RAE JOHNSON CALVIN WARD DINSDALE JAMIE MARIE TIERCE WALTER ROY COLEMAN STEVEN JAMES NELSON KATHERINE JOAN MARCATANTE JORDAN THOMAS KAEHLER KAYLA ANN SERIE

MANTORVILLE, MN 06/03/2017 MANTORVILLE, MN KASSON, MN 06/10/2017 KASSON, MN DODGE CENTER, MN 06/10/2017 DODGE CENTER, MN KASSON, MN 06/17/2017 KASSON, MN DODGE CENTER, MN 06/17/2017 MANTORVILLE, MN

LINNEA LARSON BORLAND ANTHONY DEAN GARNESS AMBER LYNN REDING GABRIEL ALAN KASPER MAGGIE ANNETTE WEIDEMANN TANNER JON KRAMER

DISSOLUTIONS

HAYFIELD, MN 06/17/2017 HAYFIELD, MN WEST CONCORD, MN 06/24/2017 WEST CONCORD, MN HAYFIELD, MN 06/24/2017 HAYFIELD, MN

LAURA SUE WEMETTE.................................................... 06/20/2017 BRUCE WILLIAM WEMETTE CASSANDRA MARIE DEETS............................................ 06/21/2017 MITCHELL JON DEETS

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017

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K-M seniors provided leadership outside the lines BY CHRIS SCHAD DCI SPORTS EDITOR

The life of a player at the end of the bench can be a twist of emotions for a younger player. While it’s an honor to make the team through hard work and everything that they’ve put in over the entire year, the lack of playing time is something that can make a player question why they’re putting in the time and not getting anything out of it. For the senior class on the K-M volleyball team, there weren’t many sets to go around on a deep team that had intentions of making a run to the state tournament. However, as the book closed on their high school career, head coach Adam VanOort was impressed with the impact that his senior class had made. “They didn’t get a lot of court time, but they worked their tail off in practice,” VanOort said of Payton Thompson, Kora Bretzman, Ali Schager and Addison Murry. “If you’re a player that is getting a lot of playing time and you’re being outworked

by a senior that doesn’t get any, you’re going to need to take it up a level. That kind of leadership pays off.” The senior class’ impact also went beyond the players on the court as manager Morgan Starkson also was a key in instilling hard work on the KoMets. “She had nothing in it for her, but she was there a half hour early every day setting things up for practice,” VanOort said. “She was the last one there cleaning up every day, too. She sets a really good example of serving leadership and putting the team before themselves.” That kind of leadership, although it wasn’t always on the court, was something that instilled the work ethic that helped K-M go 24-11 on the season and capture their second straight Section 1AA Championship. As they move on to graduation this spring, their impact will help the current underclassmen keep things going as they look to take another step forward next fall.

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Playing time was scarce for the seniors on the Kasson-Mantorville volleyball team this season but Addie Murry (left), Alli Schager (right), Payton Thompson, Kora Bretzman and manager Morgan Starkson all helped impact the team on the way to the state tournament.

KoMets finish strong at state tournament

The KoMets were all smiles as they were dominant in the third set against Holy Angels.

Bailey Berge returns serve with a bump in the first set.

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Caroline Braun lobs her shot over the net.

Peyton Suess went over the top of a Holy Angels defender while going for a kill.

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KENNEDY hopes ‘Super’ win helps K-M to three-peat BY CHRIS SCHAD

DCI SPORTS EDITOR

n the long history of Kasson-Mantorville wrestling there have been many great wrestlers to come through the pipeline. Whether it be Brady Berge, Sam Stoll or plenty of other great faces, the KoMets have had plenty of talent to help build the program into the powerhouse it is today. As the KoMets look to win a third-straight wrestling championship this winter, there has already been plenty of work toward that goal in the summer. Although all the wrestlers have put in the time and effort needed to help achieve that goal, Patrick Kennedy may just be the next in line to keep that great tradition alive. “It feels good to be the face of a hard-working program,” Kennedy said. “We’ve had a lot of great wrestlers to come out of the program and to be linked to that is pretty cool. It’s a humbling thing to have around.” Kennedy’s reputation seems to be growing with every time he takes the mat. As an eighth-grader two seasons ago, he came close to winning the title in the 145-pound bracket, but wound up finishing in third place. He then used that as motivation for his freshman season, where he captured the state championship in the 170-pound bracket. Heading into this season, Kennedy has already taken a huge step towards reaching the next level. After winning in the 2017 US Open tournament in Las Vegas and the 2017 Northern Plains Regional Freestyle tournament earlier in the offseason, Kennedy went back to work to take part in the Super 32 tournament in North Carolina last month. The tournament pits some of the best talent from around the nation and was one where Berge took home the title a year ago. Competing in the 170-pound bracket, Kennedy used a technical fall, a pin and a 13-2 major decision to reach the second day of the tournament. As Kennedy got deeper into the tournament, the competition grew more intense. It didn’t seem to phase the sophomore as he defeated Emil Soehnien

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(Massillon Perry, Ohio) in an 8-5 decision to advance to the semifinals, had a 3-1 overtime decision over Teen Hidlay (Miflin County, Pennsylvania) to go to the championship, and defeated Bergen Catholic’s (N.J.) Chris Foca to take home a giant championship belt. “I won a belt back in sixth grade, but that was all Velcro and stuff,” Kennedy said of the belt. “Once they put that thing on me, it was heavy. It was like the same belt you would win for a UFC heavyweight championship. It was the real deal.” Along with the belt, Kennedy was also named the tournament’s outstanding wrestler for knocking off three nationally-ranked wrestlers to take home the title. “It felt good to know that my hard work is paying off and I’m getting recognized for it,” Kennedy said. “Going out and competing, you get to show off everything you’ve

been doing and it’s cool to be named the OW at one of the toughest folk style tournaments in the nation. It’s just humbling.” Kennedy hopes that his summer helps serve as a springboard into the high school season as he’ll enter as the fifth-ranked sophomore in the United States. Such a reputation would indicate that he has his sights set on another state championship individually, but the team aspect of wrestling is something that also drives him to take another step forward this winter. “You hear a lot of people say that wrestling is an individual sport,” Kennedy explained. “They’re right in that it’s just you and the other guy on the mat, but at Kasson-Mantorville, it’s a team sport. We train all year long with the same guys, we’re battling each other four nights a week and over the summer, we’re running hills and chasing each other down. We’re basically brothers out there.” Kennedy also guaranteed that the rest of the team feels the same way as each goal sheet turned in by the wrestlers at the beginning of the year will have one common goal on it. “I like to see people achieve their goals, and I guarantee you that on every one of those sheets, there is something about winning a state team title,” Kennedy said. “When we all achieve that one common goal that we share, it’s a pretty cool feeling.”

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Florence Belverud, 79 Florence J. Belverud, age 79, of West Concord, died on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Campus, Rochester. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Boldt Funeral Home in Faribault, with the Rev. Nancy Edwardson, pastor of Moland Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be held at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault. A memorial visitation will be held at the Boldt Funeral Home for one hour prior to the services on Saturday. Florence J., the daughter of John and Meinhardt Dini (Zimmerman) Dornath, was born on Sept. 1, 1938 in Humboldt County, Iowa. She graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1957. Florence married Russell Riedel and they later divorced. She then married Harold Belverud on Nov. 9, 1975 in Kasson and he preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 2016. Florence was previously employed by Fairview Nursing Home of Dodge Center as a nursing assistant and also by Erdmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s County Market of Kasson. Florence was a very loving person with a strong faith in Jesus Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Julene (and Robert) Ellefson of Claremont; two siblings, Vivian (and Glenn) Wergeland and Elven (and Jody) Dornath, all of Humboldt, Iowa; one sister-in-law, Charlene Dornath of Thor, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Minnie (and Jack) Knudtson and Menhard Dornath. Visit boldtfuneralhome.com for information and guest book.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES OF THE DODGE COUNTY INDEPENDENT 10 Years Ago November 14, 2007 Randy Carlsen, Publisher During the 2006-07 school year children in grades 2-4 at Kasson-Mantorville Elementary were able to increase their fun and fitness at school. Any student in this age group could choose to walk or run around a ¼ mile track during their recess time. Students walked a total of 1257 miles. All of this walking was done in a 6 week period in the fall and again in the spring. Wow... that’s a lot of miles to walk and a lot of calories burned. In light of all the media attention surrounding childhood obesity, Lori Root, Licensed School Nurse, and Kim Lund, Physical Education Teacher started “Footsteps to Fitness” several years ago. Last year there were 214 students walking during their recess time. Student peers were chosen to me “monitors” to punch cards and verify the walkers’ mileage. The most miles walked were Aaron Berge, 60 miles, Grant Badger, 55 miles, Olivia Heins, 30 miles, Amy Richard, 25 miles, Jonathan Root, 20 miles, and Clayton Flynn, 20 miles. Earl and Betty Jorgensen of Kasson attended the Blue Star Mothers Pancake Breakfast Saturday morning to support their cause. The mission of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is to support the armed forces of the United State and it’s veterans and to serve as an advocate for the men and women who serve their county with honor. Earl Jorgensen, 86, and his wife Betty, 84, don’t look old enough to be from the World War II era. Earl was flying out of Italy in a B17 Bomber. He was a bombardier and his plan was shot down over Vienna, Austria. Earl spent nine months in a POW camp. With a grin, Earl commented he was a slow healer. Once back in the United States he also spent a lengthy amount of time in the hospital recovering.

25 Years Ago November 18, 1992 Folmer Carlsen, Publisher Last Wednesday morning on the 11th hour of the 11th day of November the Dodge County Veterans Memorial Monument was dedicated near the south lawn of the Dodge County Courthouse. The memorial was dedicated on Veterans Day. The memorial is 7’ wide by 7’ tall and is constructed of blue pearl granite from Norway and limestone from Mankato. Emblems representing the five branches of the service are set into the wings. An inscription in the granite reads, “Dedicated to those how serve.” The memorial sets in the southwest

corner of the courthouse grounds, in the foreground of the oldest working courthouse in Minnesota, which overlooks the business community atop the hill. Site preparation was donated by Swenke Co. of Kasson and donation were raised to help pay for the memorial. There was also a 21-gun salute under the direction of Jerry Nelson, Sergeant-At-Arms from the Hayfield American Legion Post. Playing taps were Terry Vatland of Kasson and Rev. Milford Simmons of Dodge Center. The Kasson-Mantorville High School Senior Choir has been selected to perform at the Minnesota American Choral Directors Association Fall Convention at the College of ST. Catherine’s in St. Paul. The choir will perform this Saturday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. in O’Shaughnessy Auditorium. The choir was chosen to perform from a combination of an audition tape and their past reputation as an excellent high school choir. The choir will be performing three selections follower by a clinic with Steve Deitz, the high school choral director at Alexandria, MN.

50 Years Ago November 16, 1967 Folmer Carlsen, Publisher Local and area churches will observe Thanksgiving by holding special services and dinners during the Thanksgiving week to give thanks to God for all that he has given them. St. John’s Lutheran will have a Thanksgiving Eve Festive Worship service at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22. Special musical numbers by both the Junior and Senior Choirs. There will be a Thanksgiving Processional. First Methodist congregation will have a joint Thanksgiving service with members of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, which will be held in the Methodist Church on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. There will be special music and Rev. Norval Curry of St. Peter’s will give the sermon. Carter Blaine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Blaine of Kasson and been selected to represent the KM Jaycees and KM FFA on the ‘Farm Boy To Chicago Trip’. The trip is sponsored statewide by the Jaycees on the local level. The KM FFA chapter will share the expense of this program. The cost of the trip is $50.00 per boy. Carter, along with other winners of the trip will visit the International Livestock Show, Museum of Science and Industry, Field History Museum, Planetarium and many other points of interest while in Chicago. He will leave on Friday, Nov. 24 by train from Minneapolis and return Sunday evening Nov. 26.

Looking Back through the Dodge County Independent archives. Does this look familiar to anyone? Please contact the DCI office if you have any information regarding this photo. Emails may be sent to dci@kmtel.com or phone 634-7503. FROM THE ARCHIVES OF THE NEWS ENTERPRISE 10 Years Ago Nov. 7, 2007 Terry Campbell, Publisher Interim Police Chief Ken Franks accepted the offer which the West Concord City Council proposed the last meeting. Chief Franks will continue with the city and assume the full time Police Chief position on December 24th of this year. Ken has served as the interim Police Chief since March of 2007. Prior to taking the West Concord position he worked as Chief Deputy for Houston County. Chief Franks believes the community should be involved with the police department and wants to organize some events with activities for the youth this winter and next spring. Next August he would like to schedule a community night out against crime. 25 Years Ago Nov. 4, 1992 Virginia M. Sendle, Editor and Publisher On Sunday, October 11, an open house was held between one and three o’clock with approximately 150 people attending the 75th anniversary of the building of the Westfield Lutheran Church in Dodge County. The congregation organized in 1898, 20 years before the church was built in 1917. The community of friends of Westfield Lutheran Church feel the church is theirs, and are hoping in the near future to have an organizational meeting and form a restoration committee. Darlene Schmidt, Carmen Halstenson, Frank Pfeifer Jr., and Marge Peterson all expressed their fond memories of attending church there. 40 Years Ago Nov. 3, 1977 Robert D. Noah, Publisher A Greenway Co-op employee of Dodge Center was electrocuted last Thursday when the fertilizer truck he

was operating came in contact with a 7,200-volt highline. Dead is Terry Blake Crane, age 23, a lifelong resident of Dodge Center. According to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department, Terry Crane and a co-worker, Clinton Wicks, age 22, of Dodge Center, were transferring fertilizer from one vehicle to another at the Gaylord Gossard farm near here when the accident occurred at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. Dodge County Sheriff Ernest Vanderhyde said Crane was standing beside the Greenway Co-op truck, operating a lever to raise the dumpster, when the dumpster hit the highline. 80 Years Ago Nov. 11, 1937 L.W. Smith, Publisher The senior class of the West Concord High School will present its class play at the auditorium on this Friday evening at 8 o’clock. This is a comedy entitled “One Mad Night” and advance information states “such a crazy night, no one has ever seen.” Coach Spence Burrington of the West Concord High School brought his 1937 football team safely through the season’s schedule, undefeated and also county champions for the third successive year, when they drubbed Medford last Friday afternoon on the local gridiron by a 13 to 0 count. This was also the 18th straight win during the past three seasons for West Concord. West Concord’s mayor proclamation: “Once again the time has come for our community to demonstrate its concern for maintaining a very necessary part of our civic welfare program—the work of the Dodge County Chapter of the American Red Cross. It gives me great pleasure to set aside Nov. 11-25 as the time when all members will be asked to renew their memberships and those who have not enrolled before are urged to add their names to the ranks of the Red Cross members in our community.”

COMMUNITY CALENDAR A.A. Meeting every week at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hayfield, Monday, 7 p.m. A Helping Hand to stretch the food and clothing budget. The Rochester Outreach Center’s Fish and Loaves ministry at the Kasson Church of Christ (ROCK) with help from Kasson’s Swinging Seniors has a weekly food distribution. The food includes end of sale items of meat, cheese, bread, vegetables, and fruit. Where: Kasson Church of Christ, 901 8th Avenue, NW; When: Every Tuesday, 1:30 - 2 p.m.. Free clothing to those in need twice monthly: Where: Kasson Church of Christ, 901 8th Avenue, NW; When: First and Third Thursdays, 1 - 3 p.m.. Food and clothing FREE. Battered Women Support Group, Kasson, Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30. For information call 634-6070 or 1-800438-6439. Blue star mothers of a.m.erica, chapter 10, second Tuesday of the month, except July- 6 p.m., Rochester Eagle’s Club. For information visit www.bluestarmomsmn. com/index.html. Byron A.A. and Al-Anon Fridays, 8 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Byron. Celebrate Recovery, every Monday, 5:30 p.m., Community Celebration Church, 27401 Cty Rd 34, Kasson, MN. Center Clinic offers confidential low cost services to teens, women and their partners, 104 1st. Street NW, Dodge Center, MN (Old Elementary Building). Walk-In Hours: Mon., Wed. and Thurs. 10:30-4:30 p.m.. Please give us a call with your questions 633-9200. The Center Clinic Ofrece: Servicios confidenciales y de bajo costo para adolescentes, mujeres y sus parejas. Visitenos en el edificio Midtown Center o llamenos al 507-633-9200. Interprete Disponible! Dodge Center Public Library Dodge Center Public Library hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 10am-5pm; Thursdays 10am8pm; Saturdays 9am-Noon. Address: 13 1st Ave. NW, phone number: 374-2275. Dodge County AG and mechanical society-(Dodge County Fair Board), fourth Monday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Dodge County Commissioners, Government Services Building 9:30 a.m. second Tuesday of the month, 5 p.m. fourth Tues-

day of the month. Dodge County Faith in Action is a network of volunteers and congregations available to provide support, assistance and education so that people with unmet needs can remain independent or regain independence. Services include helping with chores, housekeeping, errands, shopping, friendly visits, reassurance or reminder calls, handy person, yard work, respite care, and transportation. If you would like to volunteer, know of someone in need or have a need call 634-3654 and leave a message. PO Box 246 Kasson, MN 55944. Dodge County Historical Society Board meetings, 7 p.m., third Thursday of each month at the Senior Citizen Center in Mantorville. 635-5508. DODGE COUNTY REPUBLICANs, 7 p.m., second Tuesday of each month, Daniels Restaurant in Kasson. Any questions, contact Chuck Bradford at 635-5551. DODGE COUNTY soil & water Conservation District (SWCD) Meets every third Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at the USDA/SWCD office in Dodge Center. www. dodgeswcd.org Dodge County Youth Hockey Assoc., second Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., Kasson a.m.erican Legion. Fairview Auxiliary, first Monday of each month, 2 p.m., at the care center. Girl Scout office for Area 5 Call 800-845-0787 or www. girlscoutsrv .org for information on girl scouts. Home School Support Group Meetings The Dodge County Home School Association (DCHSA) would like to welcome everyone to join their monthly support group meetings. DCHSA is a group of Christian families who work cooperatively to arrange activities for children of all ages and provide information to new home schoolers. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month, September through May, at the home of Dave and Nancy Verburg of Mantorville. Call Nancy at 635-5703 for more details. “Hometown Singers” Commun ity Choir will meet weekly for 12 weeks at 7 p.m. starting Thursday, Feb 26th at St. Peters Episcopal Church in Kasson. For more information, call director Tom Deziel at 635-3771. Immunization Clinic Dodge

County Public Health, 42 E. Main St., Dodge Center, 6356150. Immunization clinics are targeted to Dodge County residents, children, and individuals who lack financial resources to pay for these vaccines. No person receiving an immunization in public clinics will be denied the vaccine due to inability to pay the fee. Call for appointment. Just For Today in AI-Anon, Thursdays 8 p.m., United Methodist Church, 503 1 st Avenue NW, Byron, use main entrance. K-M AFS Club, second Monday each month at 7 p.m. in homes. Contact David Ziegler for meeting place, 635-5415. K-M Lions Club, fourth Monday of each month at 6:30. Kasson A.A., Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. & Sat., 8:30 a.m., St John’s Lutheran Church, 301 8th Ave. NW, Kasson, Classroom #8 & 9. Big book meeting. Kasson city council meets second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m., Kasson City Hall, 401 5th St. SE, Kasson. Kasson Cub Scouts Pack 231 welcomes new scouts to join anytime. Leader meetings the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 at the a.m.erican Legion. For information on scouting

call Eric at 251-8630. Kasson-Mantorville Masonic Lodge #11, second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Mantorville Masonic Lodge. Kasson-Mantorville Legion Auxiliary, second Tuesday evening, 7 p.m., Legion Clubroom. Kasson mantorville exchange club First and third Thursdays of the month, 7 a.m., fireside room Daniel’s Restaurant. Please call Dan at 634-7887 for information. Kasson Senior citizens, fourth Tuesday of each month, Sunwood Manor, 12:30 p.m. KASSON Library Board meetings second Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m., Kasson Public Library. Hours: Mon. 10-7, Tue 10-6, Wed. 10-7, Thur. 10-6, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-1, Sun. Closed. Mantorville city council, 6:30 p.m. second & fourth Monday of the month, City Hall. Mantorville EDA, first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at City Hall. Mantorville Park Board, last Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., City Hall. Mantorville regional welcome center committee, first Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Mantorville Regional Welcome Center.

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Kasson Library

Mon., Nov. 20 5 p.m. Coloring Club 6 p.m. - Read with Runner

Nov. 23 - Nov. 26 Library closed for Thanksgiving holiday

Tue., Nov. 21 10:30 a.m. - Storytime Wed., Nov. 22 10:30 a.m. Storytime 1 p.m. Needlecraft Club For our full calendar of events, please visit the Kasson Library Website: www.kasson.lib.mn.us Sponsored By

Mantorville Restoration Asso ciation, second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Mantorville Opera House, members and interested public invited. Mantorville Senior Citizens, Mon. at noon, Mantorville Sr. Citizens Center for dinner & recreation at a reasonable charge. Area seniors are invited to come. Mantorville Township Meeting Place Mantorville Township Hall, 60126 240th Ave., Mantorville, first Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m.. Mantorville VFW #4555 Post and Auxiliary, second Wednesday of the month , 7 p.m.. MOMS OFF METH SUPPORT GROUP, Wednesdays, 6:30pm7:30pm at Midtown Center, Dodge Center, 104 1st street NW, Nehemiah Room. For more information, please contact: Wendy Nash, 507-3742179. Parents AL-Anon Group, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 559 20th Street SW, Rochester. Please use back door entrance. 7-8 Meeting and 8-8:30 open discussion time for parents. Recovery, Inc. Facilitated, SelfHelp Groups since 1937 offering a proven method to combat depression, anger, fear, anxiety, etc. Free weekly meetings, 7 p.m., Tuesdays at Resurrection Catholic Church, 1600 11th Ave. SE, Rochester. Information: 507-843-4064 or www.recovery-inc.org. Rescued Animal Coalition (RAC) of Southeastern Minnesota is a collaboration of rescue groups, shelters and animal care specialists from southeastern Minnesota. The RAC created and manages the Southeast Minnesota Lost and Found Pet Page as part of this effort. This page is a place where individuals with lost and found animals can share information and work together to reunite pets and owners. Report lost & found animals at www.facebook.com/SEMNLost.Found Rochester Area Epilepsy Sup port Group, second Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., Rochester Methodist Hospital. For more information call Outreach office, 281-5225. A UNITED WAY AGENCY. Safe Haven Pet Rescue Are you looking for a new feline or canine friend? Or, would you like to help animal rescue efforts? If so, then visit For more infor-

mation you can call 292-9122. SE MN senior federation, the third Wednesday of alternating months at 1:30 p.m. SE MN warmline A non-crisis mental health line for people who need to talk to someone who understands. Hours: Thursday-Saturday 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Rochester: 507-287.7161 Toll Free: 1-888-334-7754 Minnesota Warmlines have proven to be very successful, providing support and offering a connection to hundreds of consumers who receive mental health services around the state. Southeastern Minnesota Warmline’s mission is to provide consumer to consumer connections giving people a safe place to call and chat with someone who cares. You can count on us to listen and understand. Southeastern Minnesota Warmline is there for you. Serenity Group AA, Thursdays, 8 p.m., United Methodist Church, 503 1st Avenue NW, Byron, use north entrance. ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH A Place At The Table community meal, Wednesday, 5:30, no charge, first come/first serve. Tops Club, Monday mornings, 8 a.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Kasson. Anyone interested in joining a supportive group for healthy eating and losing weight, may call TOPS toll-free number at 1-800-9328677 or check out the website at www.tops.org Purple Heart Chapter 7451, Rochester, 7 p.m. Third Thursday of the month, Rochester a.m.erican Legion (Combat Wounded Veterans from Rochester, Austin & Albert Lea). Veterans who need help with medical or compensation issues can contact Todd Nelson with Veterans Service at Dodge County Courthouse, 635-6140. Victim Services 24 hour crisis line for sexual assault victims. Call 289-0636, toll fee 1-888289-0636. WIC is a health and nutrition program for pregnant and post-partum women and infants through 5 years of age. To see if you are eligible and to make an appointment call Dodge County Public Health 1-507-635-6150 Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. WIC is located at 42 E. Main, Dodge Center, MN.

Faith & Worship

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017

DODGE COUNTY INDEPENDENT

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Thanksgiving is a holiday to give thanks and share special moments with family and friends. While the original Thanksgiving might have taken place during a time when food was sparse, nowadays Thanksgiving often involves excessive amounts of food, with more food ending up in the garbage than in celebrants’ bellies. The United States Department of Agriculture projects that Americans will throw away more than 200 million pounds of edible turkey meat this Thanksgiving holiday. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says American households produce roughly 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than during the rest of the year. Reducing waste is a worthy goal year-round, but especially so during the holiday season. Accomplishing that goal can be done without sacrificing holiday traditions. • Use fine china when serving meals. Thanksgiving provides an opportunity to serve meals on fine china and use the silverware that has gone unused instead of disposable plates and utensils. Cloth napkins and other table linens are also more ecofriendly than paper napkins. • Decorate using natural items. Scour the great outdoors for all-natural

A Season for Stewardship REV. DAN YEAZEL

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, KASSON

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” - Luke 12:34 “The more you pay, the more you’ll love it” - Larry, the Auctioneer A church I once served in southern Wisconsin holds a Harvest Auction every year. It was always fun as Larry (the auctioneer) encouraged everyone present to enjoy this chance to support the ministry of the church by bidding on pies, or a variety

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” - Luke 12:34

“The more you pay, the more you’ll love it” - Larry, the Auctioneer of other items being offered. More motivating than many stewardship sermons, he conveyed a sense of enthusiasm about giving with a good purpose in mind, and people kept bidding with smiles on their faces. I know many congregations around Kasson have similar fundraisers. Many faith communities are asking members to consider gifts for the coming year. This is a season of stewardship for many congregations. As Christians we are invited to be cheerful in our giving. We may find that glad and generous hearts have a momentum all their own, because we see resources not as something to be stockpiled but sown. Through our giving we become

essential partners in God’s investment here on earth. We are not tearful but cheerful givers because of all that God has first given us, and because through our giving God allows us to be partners in mission and ministry in the world. All the congregations in Dodge County are bringing their unique witness to God’s love. Please give a whole-hearted support to your congregation. As we come to Thanksgiving, there is much to be thankful for. We are each blessed with an abundance from God. There is a richness in relationships, and blessings in the gifts we each have. Let us all give thanks for these.

centerpiece materials or other items that can be turned into wreaths and garlands. Vases filled with pine cones and acorns make for beautiful, inexpensive and festive decorations. • Shop locally and organically. When shopping for Thanksgiving dinner, choose local produce, poultry and grains whenever possible. Resist the urge to buy more than you need as well. Skip some of the less-popular dishes that are used only to make the table seem full. Buy a small turkey or think about only serving turkey breasts, which tend to be the most popular cuts of the bird. Use reusable shopping bags to carry items home and reduce waste even further. • Light candles and reduce energy consumption. During the meal, eat by candlelight and turn off lights in other areas of the home that are not in use. Rather than turning on the television, take the party outdoors and play a game of football on the front lawn. • Send home the leftovers. Send each guest home with some leftovers if you have any. This way the refrigerator isn’t left full of items that will end up uneaten. • Don’t let recycling fall by the wayside. Remember to recycle all applicable items. Encourage guests to pitch in by clearly marking recycling bins.

CHURCH SCHEDULE BAPTIST SEVENTH DAY BAPTIST 203 E. Main St., Dodge Center SATURDAY 9:30 Contemporary Praise and Worship 10:00 Worship Service 11:30 Sabbath School dodgecentersdb.org • 374-6755 Pastor William Shobe FIRST BAPTIST 304 4th St. NW, Kasson THURSDAY 2:30 p.m. Praise & Prayer SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship WEDNESDAY NO ARK & Youth Group THURSDAY NO Praise & Prayer kassonbaptist.org • 634-7888 Pastor John Todor FAITH COMMUNITY 305 State St. N. West Concord SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Worship WEDNESDAY 6:45-8 p.m. AWANA fccwestconcord.org • 527-2245 Pastor David Breederland

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING 202 4th St. N.W., Byron TUESDAY 9 a.m. Mass THURSDAY 9 a.m. Mass SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. Mass christthekingcatholicchurch.org 775-6455 Father John Lasuba CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY 1904 Mantorville Ave., Kasson WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. Mass FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. Mass SATURDAY 5 p.m. Mass SUNDAY 10:30 a.m. Mass holfamilykasson.org • 634-7520 Father John Lasuba ST. JOHN BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE 20 2nd St NE, Dodge Center

FAITH LUTHERAN, ELCA 308 2nd Street N.W, Dodge Center SUNDAY 8 & 10 a.m. Worship faithdc.org • 374-2174 Pastor Barb Streed

SATURDAY 5 p.m Mass dodgecatholic.org • 527-2384 Father Tom Niehaus

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GRACE LUTHERAN & SCHOOL, LCMS 404 Central Ave. N., Dodge Center SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship 10:05 a.m. Sunday School gracedc.wix.com/gracedc • 633-2253 Pastor Timothy Chase

ST. PETERS EPISCOPAL 1st Ave. at 1st St. N.E., Kasson SUNDAY 10 a.m. Worship WEDNESDAY 5:30 p.m. A Place at the Table Community Meal. No charge, first come, first serve. stpetersKasson.org • 634-6081 Father James C. Zotalis 1-507-412-1689

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL FIRST CONGREGATIONAL, CCCC 515 Walnut St., Mantorville SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship mantorvillechurch.org • 635-3011 Pastor Brian Egelston

MT. MORIAH LUTHERAN, LCMS 923 2nd Ave. N.W., Byron SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School www.mtmoriahluth.org • 507-775-2460 Pastor P.J. Stohlmann pastorpj@mtmoriahluth.org MT. SION LUTHERAN, A.F.L.C. 502 1st Ave. S.W., Kasson SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School mountsion.org Church: 634-7446 • H: 1-612-240-8735 Pastor Brad Novacek

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL, UCC 12 2nd St. N.W., Dodge Center SUNDAY 10:30 a.m. Worship firstcon@kmtel.com • 923-8828 Pastor Charles Schaal

LUTHERAN BIBLE LUTHERAN 203 E. Main St., Dodge Center SUNDAY 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 952-445-8474 Pastor Norman C. Hoffeld, Meet at the Seventh Day Baptist Church East St. Olaf Lutheran, ELCA 6200 Co. Rd. 3 S.W., Byron EAST & WEST ST. OLAF LUTHERAN, ELCA 6200 County Rd 3 SW, Byron 70640 260th Ave. Hayfield SUNDAY 9 a.m. East Worship & Communion 10 a.m. West JAM & East Sunday School 11 a.m. West Worship laf.org • 365-8222 • 507-273-8504 Pastor Paul Thompson pthomp821@gmail.com

HEGRE LUTHERAN, ELCA 51939 Highway 56 Blvd, Kenyon SUNDAY 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 p.m. Worship 527-2353

TRINITY LUTHERAN, ELCA 301 Highland St, West Concord REFORMATION SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship 10:10 a.m. Sunday School trinitychurchwc.net • 527-2778 Pastor James Rushton OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN, WELS 600 8th Ave. N.W., Kasson SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Worship MONDAY 7 p.m. Worship oursaviorkasson.com Church: 634-3183 • H: 634-4692 Pastor Dean A. Gunn SOUTH ZUMBRO LUTHERAN, LCMC 4830 120th Ave S.W., Kasson SUNDAY 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Interim Pastor Elden Simonson

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ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN, ELCA 301 8th Ave. N.W., Kasson SUNDAY Traditional Worship 8:00 a.m. Blended Worship 10:15 a.m. WEDNESDAY Oasis Meal 5:15 p.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. stjohnskasson.org • 634-7110 Interim Pastor John Allen Interim Pastor Nirmala Reinschmidt

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CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 901 8th Ave. N.W., Kasson SUNDAY 10 a.m. Worship WEDNESDAY 7:30 - 8:30p.m. Prayer Service DAILY 7-8 a.m. Prayer Service 254-7258 Pastor Dale DePeel

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, LCMS 4532 SE 84th Ave., Claremont SUNDAY 10:30 a.m. Worship, WEDNESDAY 7 p.m. Worship Holy Communion offered 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. 528-2404 Rev. Alan Broadwell

METHODIST PLEASANT CORNERS UNITED METHODIST 21927 650th St., Kasson SUNDAY 11 a.m. Worship kassonumc.org • 634-4409 Rev. Joel Xavier UNITED METHODIST 801 5th Ave N.W., Kasson SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Fellowship www.kassonumc.org • 634-7823 Rev. Joel Xavier UNITED METHODIST 20 1st St N.E., Dodge Center SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Fellowship dodgecenterumc.org • 374-688 Pastors Loren Olson & Joyce Parker

CHURCH OF CHRIST 55087 200th Ave., West Concord SUNDAY 9:00 Sunday School 10:30 Worship concordchurchmn.com • 527-2723 Pastor Peter Moen ZWINGLI UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 23148 Co Hwy 24, West Concord SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship zwingli.org • 356-4340 Rev. Karen Larson

NON-DENOMINATIONAL COMMUNITY CELEBRATION CHURCH 27337 Co. Hwy 34, Kasson SUNDAY 9 & 10:30 a.m. Worship ccc.kasson.org 634-1GOD (634-1463) Pastors Steve Larson, Pastor Amy Anderson & Pastor Cameron Baker

PRESBYTERIAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 101 6th Ave N.W., Kasson SUNDAY 9 a.m. Sunday School & Communicants Class 10 a.m. Worship presbykasson.org • 634-7481 Interim Pastor Dan Yeazel FIRST PRESBYTERIAN PO Box 66, Claremont• 528-2320 SUNDAY 9 a.m. Sunday School

LIVING WATER ASSEMBLY 104 1st St NW • Dodge Center SUNDAY 10 a.m. Worship & Children Ministry www.livingwaterassemblychurch.com 374-6561 Pastor Roy Andrews PRAISE FELLOWSHIP 602 Central Ave. South Dodge Center SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Worship WEDNESDAY 7 p.m. Youth, Club IOU Pastor Roger Langworthy CHURCH! OF THE NAZARENE 205 Mantorville Ave. S. Kasson 6 p.m. Worship www.cotnik.com • 721-2500 Pastor Johannes Marsland

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1 bdrm apt., NS/NP, avail. Nov. 1st $600.00 mo. plus deposit. Call Sally @ 507273-9244. 44tfc Apartments for rent, 1, 2 & 3 BR, gas & elec. Included. 507-273-7386. 44tfc Hayfield, 1 BR apt, laundry on-site, off street parking, heat included, must be 62+ or handicapped/disabled, rent based on income, Equal Housing Opportunity, Call 507-477-2316 42tfc KASSON, 1 BR apt, laundry on-site, off street parking, heat included, must be 62+ or handicapped/disabled, rent based on income, equal housing opportunity, call 507634-4188. 42tfc Hayfield- For Rent- Great Western apartments. 3 bedroom apartments includes; all utilities, laundry on site, available immediately. Call (507)796-0152 or (701)3309788. 48nc IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! 1bd smoke free apt in Blooming Prairie for 62+ or disabled persons. 2nd floor units, rent based on income & ALL utilities included! 507-438-7935 or 507-451-8524 www. lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-4510704. Equal Housing Opportunity. 47-48c;49nc IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! 1bd smoke free apt in Kasson for 62+ disabled persons. Pets allowed with $300 deposit. Month to month leases & deposit payment plans/ 507398-6027 or 507-451-8524 www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507451-0704 Equal Housing Opportunity. 47-48p; 49nc, 50c FOR RENT: Bedroom, bathroom, & TV Room. In Kasson, female only. References required. Call 603-1196 betweem 5pm-7pm. 48,49,50p

If you or a loved one have taken Xarelto and suffered any serious side effects, call 507-573-4430 to speak with a lawyer. You may be entitled to compensation. tfc GRAB AND GO BOKAYS for $9.99. Free Delivery, in town, Owatonna. Call for delivery 507-451-7673. cedarfloraldesignstudio.com email: cedarfloral.com The right arrangement for all occasions. 1tfc 2012 Artic Cat XF 1100 Limited edition snow pro, color white/orange/black, custom bumper, windshield bag, tunnel bag, 2873 miles, new sport cover. Like new $5,500.00. Serious buyers only: 507-273-4361. 44tfc Remington 12 gauge 1187 Premier Combo, deer and bird barrel. For info call 507634-7097. Asking $850.00. 48,49c;50nc

HAMM’S WELDING - All types, aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, fabrication work and repairs. HAMM’S WELDING, 528-2524, rural Claremont. 9tfc Dodge County Printing, wedding invitations, bumper stickers, graduation invitations, pens, can holders, letterheads, envelopes, business cards, carbon-less forms, computer stationery. Ask about other items available, 507-634-2661. 33tfp Have you taken lnvokana and suffered any serious side effects? Call 507-573-4551 to speak with a lawyer. You may be entitled to compensation. tfc

WANTED Crop land to rent. Paul & David Stanton Farms are looking to expand existing corn and soybean operation in Hayfield and surrounding area. Call Paul Stanton at 507-951-0914 or David Stanton 507-951-0915. 46tfc Crop land to rent, sharecrop, or custom farm. Shamrock Farms: call Tim at 507-2591169. 47tfc

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Resident Assistants Wanted •FT & PT 2 p.m. -10 p.m. positions Dining Attendant Wanted •PT 4-7 p.m. - perfect for student!! EOE.

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800 5th Ave. NW Kasson

New Building Large Units Now Available

Weekday hours: 8-12:00 & 1-5 p.m. Saturday hours: 8-12:00

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Immediate openings for Direct Care Staff for 4 bed group home in West Concord. ▶PT AM, PT PM and Float positions available. ▶Must have current MN drivers lilcense and pass background check. ▶Paid training provided! ▶AM’s/Floats: $10.00 – $10.50 ▶PM’s: $11.00 - $11.50 CALL HEIDI OR KARLA AT 507-527-2456 OR APPLY AT 205 SOUTHVIEW STREET, WEST CONCORD. “EOE”

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ELLENDALE MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE HIRING Part-time Bartender.

Must be available nights and weekends. Starting Pay is $12.00 per hour Full job description and application can be obtained at Municipal Liquor Store

Part-time Cook.

Must be available nights and weekends. Starting Pay is $11.20 per hour

DoDge County PuBLIC HeALtH ADMInIStRAtIVe SeCRetARy →24 hr/wk position. →Duties include providing clerical and clinic support. →Ability to establish cooperative working relationships, be professional, accurate and provide timely reports. →Wage Range $13.47-$18.13/hr. Visit our website at www.co.dodge.mn.us or contact Employee Relations at the Government Services Building at 507-635-6239 for application materials.

Application deadline: 4:00 p.m. 11/29/17. EOE

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Cleary Building Corp.

Excellent Location At Cleary Building Corp. 702 7th St. Circle SE Kasson, MN (507)634-6640

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LANDMARK SERVICES COOPERATIVE Cottage Grove, Wisconsin seeking qualified Chief Executive Officer. Cooperative business providing agronomy, animal nutrition, grain and energy and retail products and services. With 21 locations and total sales well over $450 million. Successful agricultural business management, financial experience preferred. Job link: https://tinyurl.com/ydf5em3v Contact: 320/219-0270 David.Lemmon@chsinc.com

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KASSON-MANTORVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL has an opening for a Special Education Paraprofessional. Please complete an application on-line at

www.komets.k12.mn.us and include a resume, application letter and reference letters.

Full job description and application can be obtained at Municipal Liquor Store

VETERANS DAY

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017

DODGE COUNTY INDEPENDENT

Gratitude at Prairie Meadows

STAFF PHOTO: RICHARD JOHNSON

Fairview Care Center activities director Alyssa Huisenga thanks U.S. Navy and Army Reserves veteran Brian Xavier for his service.

A ‘thank you’ in Dodge Center Several military veterans were honored Nov. 10 during a Veterans Day event at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center. U.S. Navy veteran Chuck Anderson, of Kasson American Legion Post 333, discussed America’s military history – it began with the Revolutionary War during the late 18th century - and thanked the veterans for their service. “It’s just a ‘thank you,’ for what they deserve,” he said. Veterans and several others gathered sang songs including “God Bless America,” “My Country ‘Tis

of Thee,” “America the Beautiful,” and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Blue Star and Gold Star Mothers also were recognized. Blue Star Mothers have children in active duty, while Gold Star Mothers lost children during active service. Veterans Day was originally known as “Armistice Day,” marking the World War I Armistice signed with Germany on Nov. 11, 1919. It became a national holiday in 1938. - Richard Johnson

Veterans honored at Triton

Triton High School hosted a large crowd for a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 9. The program included music by the Triton High band and the fifth-grade choir, a welcome and posting of the colors by members of Boy Scout Troop 58, Veterans Day poetry by Triton fourth and fifth-graders, a slideshow featuring veterans, and Retiring of the Colors. Veterans gathered afterward for treats in the school cafeteria. - Richard Johnson STAFF PHOTOS: RICHARD JOHNSON

Veterans salute during a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 9 at Triton High School. The event featured music, poetry, a slideshow of veterans, and Retiring of the Colors by members of Boy Scout Troop 58 in Dodge Center.

STAFF PHOTO: RICHARD JOHNSON

American Legion Post 333 Commander Bob Melin addresses veterans at Prairie Meadows Senior Living during a Veterans Day event.

Bob Melin, Commander of American Legion Post 333 in Kasson, spoke during Veterans Day at Prairie Meadows Senior Living. The U.S. Air Force veteran talked about his military career and thanked the other veterans in attendance. “You are our heroes,” Melin said. “You really are.” - Richard Johnson

Big day at KMES

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Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School students display American flags on Nov. 10 during a Veterans Day ceremony at the school.

Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School hosted a large Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 10. Here are a few photos from the popular annual event. Left: Kasson resident Nicholas Huso, a senior chief hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy Reserve, takes a “Heroes Parade” with K-M students including his sons Liam (at left in white shirt) and Aidric (at right in white shirt). Huso was a 2001 Triton High School graduate. Below: Visitors were greeted by a colorful version of the American flag.

Marine Corps veteran Josh Henslin second from right, is pictured with his family. He was honored with a paver, as noted on his plaque, at the Dodge Center Veteran’s Memorial. From left, front, are Henslin’s son Mason, and daughters Abigail and Rebekah. Back, Henslin’s sister, Emily Henslin; his wife, Katie; mother, Dawna; Henslin; and his father, Tom Henslin. Left: A Triton trombonist plays during the ceremony. Right: Triton Elementary School first-grader Cynthia Felix shows her pride during the Veterans Day event.

Old Glory STAFF PHOTO: RICHARD JOHNSON

Flags fly in the wind at the Dodge Center Veterans Memorial on Nov. 10.