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Ihlenfeld, Eustice named to Livestock Hall of Fame

By KAREN JORGENSEN County Staff Writer Mark Ihlenfeld and Ron Eustice are the newest members of the Livestock Hall of Fame at the Steele County Free Fair.

The two were inducted at a program last Tuesday. Ihlenfeld was inducted into the Hall of Fame while Eustice was the first inductee into a new category, the Hall of Fame Service Award.

Also recognized at the program were Ken Kern family as the Farm Family of the Year, Sylvan and Evelyn Jacobson as a Century Farm, Karen Kasper as the Midwest Farm Mom of the Year and several other awards from the local FFA and Soil and Water Conservation District.

Program emcee Brad Rugg of the University of Minnesota Extension Service began the

ty. Rugg said he was instrumental in the development of the University of Minnesota’s “Pig Champ” record keeping system, pioneered and researched the concept of “All-in-All-Out rotation, an innovator of wider and natural ventilation in finishing barns and developed a new idea for stainless steel feeders.

His swine farm was used by the University of Minnesota Veterinary College as a research and teaching facility for 12 years.

He has hosted international visitors from Nepal and Japan and was a member of the original Steele County Feedlot Task Force in 997 and also a task force that updated the rules in 2003.

He has been an active member of the Steele County Pork Producers since 1981, a member of the MN Swine Honor roll,

INDEPENDENT | KAREN JORGENSEN Ron Eustice left Steele County after graduating from high school in 1963 but his influence has extended nationally and regionally in the years since. That influence led the board of the Livestock Hall of Fame to offer a new recognition and Eustice was inducted as the first recipient of the Hall of Fame Service Award. Eustice pointed out that throughout his career he never forgot where he came from, Steele County.

afternoon by saying that while he generally looks forward to the Livestock Hall of Fame as the kickoff event of the Steele County Fair he was a little nervous this year as his boss’s boss, University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler, was in the audience.

Ihlenfeld has been active in pork production in Steele Coun-

served two terms on the Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center advisory committee from 1997 to 2002, has served on the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Districts since 2001 and been Outstanding Young Farmer and Owatonna Jaycees and Farm Family of the Year.

He also served as scoutmaster

for 26 years in Medford and is still active with Medford Boy Scouts.

“I’m humbled to be inducted,” Ihlenfeld said as he accepted the award.

While a person’s impact, influence and leadership in the livestock industry with a priority being Steele County is a criteria for Hall of Fame membership, Rugg said, there are also those whose reach goes even farther to the national and international level.

To honor those individuals, he said, a Hall of Fame Service Award was established and presented for the first time to Steele County native Eustice.

Eustice grew up on a farm in Deerfield Township, was active in 4H and FFA before graduating from Owatonna High School in 1963 and attending the University of Minnesota where he majored in agricultural journalism and animal science.

He was an international 4-H Youth Exchange delegate to Uruguay in 1967-68.

In the years since, Rugg said, he has gained an international reputation, traveled to 80 countries and worked on long-term projects in Uruguay, Mexico and Indonesia.

Recognized internationally as an expert in food safety and irradiation, he has lectured at more than 150 workshops in 30 states and nine foreign countries.

From 1970 to 1982 he was international marketing director at Carnation and ABS. For 22 years he was executive director of the Minnesota Beef Council.

He was an early promoter of the Red & White Dairy Cattle breed and has authored books on the history of the breed.

In 2008 he was elected to the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Hall of Fame.

“What I learned in Steele County has served me well,” he said. “I’ve had some great opportunities but never forgot where I come from, Steele County.”

Ken and Lisa Kern and their family were also honored as the 2016 Steele County Farm Family of the Year.

The farm, Kerncrest LLC, began with Ken and Lisa’s dream

INDEPENDENT | KAREN JORGENSEN Mark Ihlenfeld spoke to those attending the 2016 Livestock Hall of Fame program last week after he was inducted as the newest member. Ihlenfeld has been active in pork production in the county and his farm served as a research and teaching facility for the University of Minnesota Veterinary School.

to start their own registered Holstein dairy farm, which they did in 1995 when they rented a milking facility in the Faribault area.

In 2001 they bought their own farm in southern Steele County and with the help of family and friends remodeled an existing barn into a 50-cow tie stall facility.

In 2014, their son, Andrew, and his wife, Allana, became partners in the operation and the cows were moved to the current free stall facility with a milking parlor.

Today they milk 70 registered Holsteins with the intention of slowly growing the herd to their goal of 120 cows.

Also helping out on the farm are Matthew, Elizabeth and her husband, Shelton, and their oneand-a-half year-old daughter, Ceola.

In accepting the award, Ken Kern said that he is still surprised that the family could win an award for doing their job.

“Surprised and humbling,” Lisa Kern said of the award.

The afternoon’s program also recognized Karen Kasper, who was named Midwest Farm Mom of the Year in a program sponsored by Monsanto earlier this year, and Sylvan and Evelyn Jacobson who received the Century Farm designation from the Minnesota Farm Bureau and the Minnesota State Fair.

Shawn Lewis of AgStar presented the Steele County Fair

Board with a check for $3,000 that will be used to repair the floor in the Allan R. Radel Family Livestock Pavilion. The floor was damaged by the sprinkler system earlier this year.

Courtney Zimmerman was recognized as the recipient of the Robert Chladek Scholarship/761 School District Foundation.

Also receiving recognition were recipients of the American FFA Degree from Steele Coun-

ty. They included Greg Selk, Tim Kock and Tanner Nelson of the Owatonna FFA Chapter and Steph Choudek and Mariah Larson from Medford.

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Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 0 percent very short, 2 percent short, 71 percent adequate, and 27 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 0 percent very short, 3 percent short, 76 percent adequate, and 21 percent surplus.

Thirty-one percent of the corn acreage was in or beyond the dent stage, 4 days ahead of the fiveyear average. Corn condition rated 86 percent good to excellent, up 1 percentage point from the previous week. Six percent of the soybean crop was turning color, 2 days behind last year. Soybean condition rated 80 percent good to excellent, up 1 percentage point from last week. Seventy-seven percent of the spring wheat acreage had been harvested, 9 days ahead of average, but 6 days behind last year. Eighty-five percent of the oat crop was harvested for grain, 3 days ahead of average, but 3 days behind last year. Eighty-five percent of the barley acreage had been harvested, 10 days ahead of average. Sunflower condition rated 58 percent good to excellent. Sixteen percent of the potato acreage had been harvested, 5 days ahead of average. Potato condition rated 92 percent good to excellent. The second cutting of alfalfa hay was nearing completion. The third cutting of alfalfa hay was 70 percent complete, a week ahead of last year. Pasture condition rated 76 percent good to excellent.

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Poison hemlock prefers rich, moist soils and frequently grows in low or poorly drained areas.

It has been found in pastures, roadsides, ditches, streambanks, and marshy areas. Management strategies are aimed at preventing seed formation and spread, and include the following: •Clean equipment, boots, clothes, after being in an infested area.

•Regular site monitoring for several years will be required to ensure that new seedlings are destroyed and the seedbank is depleted.

•Herbicide treatments to rosettes before they begin to produce a flowering stalk have been effective. If using herbicide treatments, check with your local University of Minnesota Extension agent, co-op, or certified landscape care expert for assistance and recommendations.

A poison hemlock plant in bloom is pictured above at left. Pictured on the right is a poison hemlock stem which has purple spots, unlike wild carrot.

a disagreeable odor. The flowers of poison hemlock look similar to wild carrot (Daucus carota) and water hemlock (Circuta maculata). The fern-like leaves and purple blotches on the stems of poison hemlock distinguish it from these related species. Wild carrot is invasive but much less toxic.

Water hemlock is native, very toxic and can be found growing in wet areas such as meadows.

All parts of poison hemlock (leaves, stem, flowers, fruit, roots) are poisonous. If a person may have ingested poison hemlock or any other poisonous plant, Minnesota Poison Control should be called immediately at 1-800-222-1222. If the individual is unresponsive or having trouble breathing, call 911. For more poison prevention and safety information, visit www.mnpoison. org. If a livestock animal may have ingested poison hemlock,

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August’s Weed of the Month is poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), a toxic member of the carrot family. It is native to Eurasia and has naturalized throughout North America. In Minnesota, it has been recorded in isolated pockets, most recently in southeastern Minnesota. Unfortunately, it appears to be spreading quickly in the St. Charles and Lanesboro areas.

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HAPPY LABOR DAY The Dodge County Independent WILL BE CLOSED Monday, September 5th to observe the Labor Day holiday.

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Dodge County ADvantage, along with the Steele-Dodge ADvantage, is a free shopper publication covering the entire Dodge County trade area as well as western Olmsted County and southeastern Steele County. It is delivered directly by U.S. Mail between Tuesdays and Thursdays to 13,600 homes each week. The ADvantage is located at 121 W. Main St., Kasson, MN 55944 and 411 E. Main St., Blooming Prairie, MN 55917. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. To reach us call 507-634-7503 or 507-583-4431 or email at dci@kmtel.com or bptimes@ frontiernet.net. The ADvantage is a publication published by Dodge Media, Inc. and Bussler Publishing, Inc.

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BY HANNAH BATES DCI Staff Writer

In a couple of weeks, the Kasson Public Library will finally get to open the doors to its new building.

On Aug. 27, the KPL will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new building. After about three years of work, the new KPL building will be home to the current library of books, as well as a number of new perks for the Kasson community.

One of the biggest advantages to this new space is the extra room it will provide, KPL Director Art Tiff mentioned. With the roomier facility, there will be more opportunities for programs, trainings and other things of that nature that the library was not able to provide in its former space. The new facility will receive a technology upgrade, with new computers, a smartboard and more. There will also be a community room that will be available to nonprofits after library hours.

While it has taken about three years to get this library up and running, the push to get a new library has been underway for much longer.

“It’s been 27 years to get this project to where we’re at today,” Tiff said. “Once it was approved to be built, but the Council, at the last minute, decided not to go through with the library.”

The last minute reversal took place many years ago, Tiff noted. Once the project was approved, the Kasson City Council provided the library with over a million dollars of funding, which had been accumulating for the over two decades of time that had passed since the library started to try to establish a new building. Tiff believes that the fact that this project cost the citizens of Kasson no tax dollars is an important aspect of the project.

“The building was built without having to do a referendum, to having to go back to the taxpayers to pay for this building,” Tiff said. “The money was in the bank. The building is paid for. There is no debt to the building.”

After procuring the funding for the new building, a location needed to be chosen.

“They wanted to put it in the old school,” Tiff said. “But because of the conditions and

the cost at that time, it was not even a thought.”

Three different locations were considered for the new building, but the west park was eventually what was chosen. The new domed building is energy-efficient and also doubles as an emergency shelter for the Kasson community.

As for the dedication itself, Tiff estimates that the program will last about 15-20 minutes. Two speakers will address the crowd. Donovan Lambright will speak on behalf of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) and Tarik Kamel will speak on behalf of the KPL Board of Trustees. There will be a couple of dedications of benches and trees. To end the program, the winners of the KPL

Summer Reading Program from both the kids and teens/ tweens categories will cut the ribbon in front of the library, along with Mayor Steve Johnson.

Afterwards, every attendee will be invited into the library for refreshments and a tour of

the new facility. Library staff will stick around as long as people want to see the library, according to Tiff. Once the library closes following the ribbon cutting, it will open for normal business hours the following Monday.

Saturday was chosen as the

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day of the ribbon cutting for a very specific reason. The library staff wanted to make sure that families would be able to attend the ribbon cutting.

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PRESCHOOL • 6 Jumbo Size Glue Sticks (washable disappearing purple works best) • 1 box Classic Color Crayola Washable Markers • 24 count Crayola Crayons • 1 large box Kleenex • 1 container Clorox wipes • Snack for a class of 16 (examples: Cereal, Animal Crackers,Cheese Sticks,Cereal Bars,Goldfish Crackers) • 2 Watercolor Paint Sets • 1 can Shaving Cream • Last names A-M bring 1 box Gallon Ziploc bags • Last names A-M bring 1 package of White Paper bags (Walmart, Target) • Last names N-Z bring 1 box Sandwich Ziploc bags • Last names N-Z bring 1 package Small White Paper Plates • 4 pack play-doh • Change of clothes in Ziploc with name • 1 large backpack with zipper - Should be large enough to fit art projects, papers, and a folder • Items do not need to be labeled •$20 for classroom parties and field trips

• Scissors (metal blades) SPANISH • Large box of tissue FOURTH GRADE • Notebook, Folder, Index Cards •1 Container of Clorox wipes Do not label materials.

ART • Small container with the following coins • 5 spiral notebooks (1 of each: red, blue, • Spiral Sketchbook (​School (20 pennies, 10 nickels,10 dimes, 4 quarters) green, yellow + 1 choice) Store)​, #2 Pencils, Eraser • Backpack-no wheels • 5 pocket folders (1 of each: red, blue, NEW PLTW SPECIAL • Paint shirt green, yellow + 1 choice) • Composition Book w/Graph Paper • Headphones - (no longer available • Ruler (cm and inches) (​School Store) through school) • 2 highlighters Team A: Nelson, Robertson, Suess • 2 dry erase markers and eraser or old Team B: Myran, Soderberg, Wix SECOND GRADE sock Supplies will be community supples, • Markers (8 count) 7/8 GRADES do not label.

• Crayons (24 or 48 count) • #2 Pencils All students need to wear non-marring ten• Colored pencils (24 count) • Eraser nis shoes during Phy Ed class.

• Pencils (Ticonderoga brand is preferred, • Blue, Black, Red Pens Supplies not specifically requested will be 2 packs of 24) • 3-­Ring Binder w/Tabs (to be used for sent home.

• 2 black Sharpies Spanish, Foods, Sewing, Core Classes) • 24 Sharpened #2 Ticonderoga pencils (no • 2 ballpoint pens (red, blue, or black ink) • 3­-4 Highlighters push-up or mechanical pencils) • 3­-ring pencil pouch • 7 Notebooks • Crayons (no more than 24 count) • 1 pkg. glue sticks • 7 Folders • 2 Highlighters • Scissors • 4 Packs Index Cards (3x5) • 8 Low odor dry erase markers: black, red, • 2 packs of 3x5 index cards • Colored Pencils blue, or green (not washable kind) • 1 roll of Scotch transparent tape • Calculator (​TI­34 II or Multi­View) • 1 Hand held block eraser • Calculator (basic functions) • Box of Tissues for Advisor • 1 Plastic folder (2-pocket with 3 center • Kleenex tissue (200+ count box) • Graph Paper Notebook (​Gr. 8 Only) fasteners) • Athletic shoes (non-­ marking and no ​(​School Store) • 1- 1” 3-ring binder for Mr. Sandstrom, skateboarding shoes) PHY ED Mrs. Obst, and Mrs. Hamm (Ms. Anderson) • Basic 3­ -ring binder for the following • T­-Shirt,Shorts or Sweatpants & Tennis • 2- 1” 3 ring binders for Mr. Haraldson, teachers ONLY: Shoes Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Peck, and Mrs. Voth KINDERGARTEN -Mrs. Johnson & Mrs. Spencer: 1” binder FOODS/SEWING • 2 Pocket folders • Backpack (large enough to hold a library - Mr. Naylor: 2” binder • Folder, Notebook • 2 Spiral notebooks (wide lined) -4 for Mrs. Grades K-4. If assistance is needed, book and pair of shoes) ART/GRAPHIC ARTS Voth and Mr. Sandstrom some supplies are available in the ele• 12 pencils (Ticonderoga brand) • Spiral Sketchbook ​(​School • 2 Composition notebooks (wide lined) mentary office.

• 1 - large erasers Store)​, Colored Pencils, Ultra­fine Sharpie • 8 Glue sticks • 2 - 24 count box of crayons (one for now, CHOIR • Scissors FIFTH GRADE one for later) • Dress Clothes for Concerts (Boys: Dress • 1- 3 Ring binder pencil pouch with zip • Glue Bottle • 2 - highlighters Pants w/Shirt & Tie or Polo Girls: Dress or closure (for word sorts) • Eraser • 4 - dry erase markers Skirt/Blouse) • Small pencil box for desk supplies •1 Highlighter • 1 - dry eraser or sock PLTW CLASSES • Real coins for math (15 pennies, 10 nick• Blue or Black Pens​(No Gel) • 3 - packs washable markers (two for • Composition Book w/Graph Paper els, 15 dimes, 4 quarters) • #2 Pencils (​NO mechanical pencils) classroom; one for STEM) (​School Store) • 1 Gallon Ziploc bag for headphones • 5 Spiral Notebooks • 2 - two-pocket folders with bottom pockSPANISH • Large box of tissues (200 count or larger) • 5 Folders ets 3­-ring Binder w/Tabs • Backpack • 1 Pack Index Cards (3x5) Grades 5-8. If assistance is needed • 1 - 3-prong folder • Art shirt • 2 1 1⁄2” 3­-Ring Binders obtaining school supplies, please • 1 - wide-lined spiral notebook • Boys bring Clorox Wipes • 3 Stretch Book Covers contact a Middle School Counselor. at least 70 pages; nonperforated • Girls bring sandwich sized Ziploc bags • Scissors (2​for Mrs. O‛Reilly)​ • Headphones or earbuds (If new to KMES) •1 Box Tissues NINTH-12TH GRADES • 1 - package of 3”x5” notecards • Pencil Bag ALL COURSES •15 - Elmer‛s glue sticks (12 for classroom; THIRD GRADE • Colored Pencils • Notebooks/Folders per class 3 for STEM) Most supplies will be community supplies, • Scissors • Pencils/Pens/Highlighters • 2 - bottles of white Elmer’s school glue do not label.

PHY ED • Book Covers • 1 - pair of BLUNT scissors • 1 Small pencil box • T­ -Shirt, Shorts or Sweatpants, Tennis • Ear Buds • 1 - large box of tissues • 24 Ticonderoga #2 Yellow Pencils Shoes ENGLISH 9 • 1 - container of disinfectant wipes • 2 Large, rectangular erasers ART • 500-pack Note cards Two notebooks • Headphones in a Ziploc baggy for com• 1 package white 3X5 index cards • Spiral Sketchbook (​School SCIENCE puters/ipads (No Ear Buds, No angle connec• 4 glue sticks Store)​, #2 Pencils, Eraser • Ruler with Metric Measurements tors, straight end connector only) • Multi­pack of 3” by 3” Post­-it notes NEW PLTW SPECIAL PHY ED • 1 - 1” h​eavy-duty binder (Mrs. Lau‛s and • 4 highlighters • 1⁄2” Ring Binder, Composition Book w/ • T-Shirt & Shorts (no cut-offs) Mrs. Anderson class only) • 8­pack of Crayola Washable Markers Graph Paper (​School Store) • Tennis Shoes (Non-marking w/ties) • Scissors SPANISH • One Heart-Monitor Strap (can borrow FIRST GRADE •1 box of 24 crayons (no larger) • Notebook, Folder & Index Cards from other students or purchase for $6) Please label all materials with your child’s • 5 wide lined notebooks (1 red, 1 yellow, 2 • One Padlock for Locker Room (can purname blue, and 1 green) SIXTH GRADE chase at HS Office for $5) • 24 yellow #2 pencils s​harpened​ • 3 sturdy plastic pocket folders (1 red, 1 • #2 Pencils CHEMISTRY 1 (no pens, no fancy pencils) blue, and 1 green) • Eraser • Chemical splash goggles (available at • 2 - large pencil erasers • 1 sturdy plastic folder (2 p­ ocket with cen• Blue or Black & Red Pens school store) • 4 –highlighters ter fasteners) • 2 Highlighters • Nonprogrammable scientific calculator • 8 – F​at Expo low-odor C​hisel tip dry erase • 1 ­ 1 1⁄2” 3-­ring hard cover binder—(No • 1 Black Sharpie • Lab/ composition notebook (no spiral) markers (red, green, blue, or black) Trapper Keepers or zipped binders) • 2 Composition Books ​(Team B) • Spiral notebook • Old sock or Dry Erase eraser • 3 ­holed punch zippered pencil pouch • 4 Spiral Notebooks (4 colors) COLLEGE CHEMISTRY • 6- Large glue sticks • 8 dry erase markers (not washable kind) • 4 Folders ​(colors matching notebooks) • Chemical splash goggles (available at • 1 – bottle of white glue and eraser or sock • 2 Packs Index Cards (3x5) school store) • Crayons (box of 24) • 1 composition notebook • Colored Pencils or Markers • Nonprogrammable scientific calculator • 1 – pack washable markers • 1 box tissue (200+ count) •Calculator (​TI­30 XS MultiView) • Lab/composition notebook (no spiral) • 4 - 2 pocket, 3-hole punched folders (bot• 1 large package of Clorox Wipes • 3 Dry Erase Markers (Team B) • Two spiral notebooks tom pockets-no side pockets, not plastic) • Boys bring ­a pack of sharpies (markers) • Pointed Scissors SPANISH • 3 – 3-prong folders with pockets (not • Girls bring ­1 roll of 1” masking tape • 3 Stretch Book Covers ​(Team A) • Notecards plastic) • Backpack • Pointed Scissors MATH • 1 -​1”​h​eavy duty​3-ring binder​ • Paint shirt PHY ED • TI-84 Graphing Calculator • Zipper Pouch for 3 ring binder • Headphones or earbuds (school no longer • T-­ Shirt,Shorts or Sweatpants, Tennis • 3 - spiral notebooks (wide lined) has available) Shoes K-4 ASSESSMENT DAYS Grade 9 ORIENTATION • August 31 • 7 p.m. HS NGym OPEN HOUSE AND ORIENTATIONS We hope you make every effort to attend the Open House and September 6-7, 2016 Orientations. Parent involvement is key to student success in Grade 10-12 OPEN HOUSE • August 31 • 7 p.m. HS NGym Parents/Guardians will have 40 minutes to meet education. It is an opportunity to start positive communication with child’s classroom teacher and go over importbetween home and school.

Grade 9 LINK CREW ASSEMBLY September 6 ant classroom and school information.

8 a.m. HS SGym Community Ed PROJECT KIDS CHILD CARE OPEN HOUSE Sept. 7-9 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Community Ed Room CE1 (Watch for specifics via email and/or US mail).

Community Ed PRESCHOOL KOMET Connections MEET THE TEACHER Sept. 7-9 KOMET Kids MEET THE TEACHER Sept. 7-9 (Watch for specifics via US mail or email)

Grade 1 PARENT NIGHT September 7-8 pm Watch for a date in September. This will be a time for parents to become familiar with our curriculum and classroom expectations.

ELEMENTARY PICTURE DAY • September 16, 2016 Grade 5 WEB ORIENTATION • August 31 1-5 p.m.

An introduction to the Middle School with team building activities, tours and a time for questions and answers.- MS Gym

FIRST DAY OF K-4 CLASSES September 8, 2016

Grade 5 Students/ Parents ORIENTATION • August 31 4:45 p.m. Pick up Schedule in Commons Area • 5:00 p.m. Go to Homerooms • 5:25 p.m. Go to Period 4 • 5:40 p.m. go to Period 7 • 6:00 p.m. Open House • 6:05 or 6:30 p.m. Band Meeting (choose 1)

This welcome assembly and orientation is for 9th-grade students only! Have fun with your classmates, and junior/senior leaders, participating in small & large group activities to get ready for High School!

ALL STUDENTS NEW TO THE DISTRICT...

MUST ENROLL through Student Services, located at the District Office 101 16th Street NE, Kasson Forms are available for completion online at www.

Grade 7/8 Students/ Parents ORIENTATION • August 31 komets.k12.mn.us 5:45 p.m. Pick up Schedule in Commons Area • 6:00 p.m. Go to Period 2 • 6:15 p.m. Go to Period 3 • 6:30 p.m. Go to Period 4 • 6:45 District>District Departments>Student Enrollment p.m. Go to Period 5 • 7:00 p.m. Open House • 7:30-9:00 7/8 Welcome or call Deb at 634-1142 for assistance.

Back Dance $5.00 admission. Chaperones needed- if interested, call New High School Students should also contact the the MS office at 634-4030.

Guidance Office (634-2981).

Grade 6 Students/ Parents ORIENTATION • August 31 3:15 p.m. Pick up Schedule in Commons Area • 3:30 p.m. Go to Homerooms • 3:55 p.m. Go to Period 4 • 4:10 p.m. Go to Period 7 • 4:25 p.m. Go to MS Gym for Eagle Bluff Trip Info

MIDDLE SCHOOL PICTURE DAY • September 12, 2016

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Moving during certain times of the year can result in considerable savings. Moving during the summer, when children are out of school and the weather is nice,

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1403 1st Ave. NE, Kasson Great location close to schools and in cul-desac. 4BR, 4 BA, 2 story home offers formal and informal areas. Main floor family room with fireplace. Hardwood floors and tile, large storage shed, heated garage.

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Private park-like paradise awaits w/gardens, open & treed spaces, even a ravine w/walking bridge. 2 parcels include old rail road land and a charming homestead with 4 bedrooms. Detached 30x36 pole garage & additional 18x24 heated garage/ workshop. $229,900 $70,000 MLS#4073456

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landlords plan leases to expire in the summer months to ensure that re-renting places will be easier thanks to a flooded apartment market. According to Apartment Wiz, a Houston-based apartment locating service, although there might be greater apartment availability during the warm-weather months, it also means greater competition between prospective

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can make a move more manageable. Keep in mind that because late spring and summer are the peak moving seasons, they also tend to be more expensive. Many moving companies and truck rental agencies will charge a premium if you use their services during the summer. Furthermore, crews may change in the summer when students on vacation could fill in for regular, more experienced movers.

High prices are not only reserved for those who buy a new house during the spring and summer. Renters may find spring and summer is also the peak season for rentals. Many apartment managers can attest that the dates between June 2 and August 30 are quite busy in terms of apartment turnover. College students are more likely to move as soon as the academic year ends, and many

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tenants. That greater competition can drive up prices.

But apartments are harder to fill in the fall or at the onset of winter. That’s because many people do not want the hassle of moving once school has started or the weather has chilled. Landlords who are stuck paying utilities and advertising fees for vacant apartments are far more likely to negotiate rent prices, lease terms and even security deposits during the winter in an effort to fill the apartment quickly.

People sitting with homes on the market are also more likely to negotiate during cooler months when foot traffic has fizzled out.

That can make shopping for a home in the fall advantageous to home buyers.

Here are some other tips to reduce stress and save money when moving into a new home or apartment.

•Move mid-week. Weekends are a prime time for truck rentals and moving companies. Pick a Tuesday or a Wednesday to move, and you’re much more likely to find an available moving service (even during peak moving months); you may even be able to negotiate a lower rate.

•Pick a mid-month moving date. Many people move at the beginning of the month when leases are up or after mortgage payments are made. Fewer people move in the middle of the month, so you might find more affordable moving deals if you can wait a few extra weeks.

•Schedule a fall or winter move. The American Moving and Storage Association says half of all moves occur during one-third of the year -- between the beginning of May and Labor Day. Beat the rush by moving outside of these dates.

•Get an early start. Many people underestimate the amount of time it takes to actually move their belongings. Try to schedule a moving company to come very early in the morning to give you ample time to pack up the truck and unpack at your new home.

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PRICE REDUCED! GREAT RANCH STYLE HOME Great ranch style home with 3 main floor bedrooms. The HUGE insulated 2 car attached garage will give you room for all the big toys. Sit on the deck and enjoy a private backyard surrounded by arborvitaes. Convenient location in a quiet neighborhood ready to move in. Full basement provides great space for expanded living area. Seller will install central air conditioning with acceptable offer! MLS#4073405 $117,900

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This commercial property, located on MN State HWY 56, sees plenty of traffic daily. This spacious shop has two 10 ft. doors, one 12 ft. door, & one bay with an automotive lift. There is a partially finished area with room for office space/storage. Upstairs also has usable space. Fenced area around the exterior offers more storage area & privacy. Many potential uses! MLS#4073522 $99,900

GREAT PROPERTY located in the The Country Oak Estates. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Oaks golf course, with several nice homes in this great development! Build the house you’ve always dreamed of! CONTRACT FOR DEED AVAILABLE. MLS#4039251 $31,000

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IF YOU NEED A SPACIOUS PROPERTY this home has plenty of room inside & out. This 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home is situated on a nice 1 acre lot. It has an open living room, dining room, kitchen floor plan and 3 bedrooms on the main floor. The basement is finished with a large family room, den, and still has plenty of storage area. 2 car attached garage. Nicely landscaped & a backyard patio. MLS#4072922 $119,900

THIS CHARMING 2 STORY HOME is in a prime location, close to school. This house sits on a spacious corner lot, with a beautiful patio and garden with mature trees. Spread out in the large bedrooms and living spaces. The 2 stall garage adds plenty of space for toys and storage, too! MLS#4072151 $114,900

NICE COUNTRY HOME situated on 6.9 acres of privacy & natural beauty. Property has several updated features inside and out. Very open floor plan. Kitchen has snack bar open to the dining area & big living room. This is a very attractive home with many enjoyable amenities. Outside there are multiple outbuildings with unlimited possible uses. Nice site with a stream, gardens, trails & wildlife!

MLS#4070134 $243,900

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Attached garage. Pole shed great for livestock & pastures are fenced. Storage shed, tack shed, loafing shed and much more.

MLS#4062016 $249,900

Dean Swanson

BUILDING SITE... This is an established 5.56 acre building site loaded with a variety of mature trees. Conveniently located on a paved country road. Property has driveway, electricity, and a well that provides good water. This is where you will want to build your new home in the country! Contact a realtor before entering this property! MLS#4065612 $82,900

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THIS OLDER HOME has many new updates, including a new furnace, hot water heater, windows, flooring, and a fresh coat of paint. Check out the large lot with a lot of potential uses!

MLS#4067913 $69,900

A TRULY CHARMING TOWN & COUNTRY HOME. With 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, & main floor laundry, an extra family room and rec room in the mostly finished basement, you couldn’t ask for more. Enjoy the warm weather on the wrap-around-porch, or at the custom fire pit. The HUGE lot gives endless possibilities!..

Basketball court & volleyball! There is plenty of room for your toys in the 3 stall garage, too.

MLS#4070279 $274,900

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Homeowners know that maintaining a home can be a yearround job. No home is immune to wear and tear, and homeowners who want to protect their real estate investments should try to stay two steps ahead to ensure their homes do not succumb to the elements or become outdated and unappealing to prospective buyers.

Fall has become a season that’s synonymous with home improvement, but homeowners need not wait until the leaves begin changing colors to start planning their next projects.

The following are a few items homeowners can add to their fall home improvement to-do lists.

• 453± AC high quality farmland with 431± tillable ac. Largest • contiguous, pattern tiled farm to be offered in Dodge Co. in many • years. Average 94.7 CPI

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ROOF INSPECTION Less precipitation tends to fall during the warmer months than during the late fall and winter.

As a result, homeowners may not be aware of leaky roofs until autumn has come and gone. But waiting until winter to inspect the roof can prove disastrous, as weather conditions will not be conducive to inspection and increased precipitation may result in potentially costly damage.

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INDEPENDENT | SUBMITTED PHOTO Autumn is a great time to inspect patios that might have endured some wear and tear during the heavy usage seasons of spring and summer.

Leaky roofs can be easily identified by looking for water stains on interior ceilings. Once you see a stain, you can climb onto the roof to identify the location of the leak and fix it before winter rains and snowfall turn the problem into something much larger. Inspect your ceilings for signs of leaking after a strong rainfall, and then address any leaks immediately.

clogged gutters make great nesting areas for insects or critters.

Always stand on a ladder when cleaning gutters, wearing gloves to remove items by hand and dropping leaves and debris into a trash can below. Standing on the roof and leaning over gutters greatly increases your risk of injury. If the gutters are clear when you first examine them in early fall, you can wait until later in the season to give them a complete and thorough cleaning.

Once you have finished clearing the gutters, you can use a hose to run water through them and the downspouts to confirm everything is functioning properly.

GUTTER CLEANING While some homeowners prefer to delay their gutter cleaning projects until late fall, those whose homes are surrounded by trees may need to schedule two such projects. Gutters clogged with leaves and other debris can cause serious roof damage, and that damage can extend all the way inside a home. In addition,

owners will want to inspect their windows and doorways for leaks. Over time, cracks can develop around windows and doorways, and while such cracks are rarely noticeable when the weather outside is warm, they can be quite obvious and very costly if they remain unsealed come the start of winter. Cold air can enter a home through cracks around windows and doorways, and many homeowners who don’t suspect leaks may respond by turning up the thermostats in their homes. That can prove quite expensive over a full winter. Choose a windy autumn day to place a hand by windows and external doorways in your home to see if you can feel drafts. If you can, seal these cracks as soon as possible.

WINDOW AND DOORWAY INSPECTION Before temperatures start dropping once again, home-

PATIO CLEANUP Patios are popular hangouts during spring and summer, and that can result in a lot of wear and tear. Once you store patio furniture for the winter, inspect your entire patio to determine if it needs any refurbishing. While certain patio projects may be best left for spring, you can still clean any stained areas around the grill and look for cracks in the sidewalk that need to be addressed.

Preparing for fall home improvement projects ahead of time can help homeowners complete projects in a timely manner and ensures they won’t be forced to brave the winter elements when refurbishing their homes.

BUCKINGHAM TEAM Eyota

Space & storage galore is what you will find in this 4 bd, 3 ba ranch on 10 acres. Master suite includes master bath & walk-in closet. Main floor laundry & den. Open floor plan. Eat in kitchen & informal dining room with built-in hutches. Large 2 car garage. 3 of the bedrooms, family room, & exercise room are all on lower level.

MLS#4073898 $379,902

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Let us help you sell or buy that “one in a million” home

Storage, storage, & more storage! Large 3 bd, 2 ba 2 story located on old Hwy 14. Three season porch runs along entire front of house. Hardwood floors, brick fireplace, built-ins, wooden railing, lots of closets. Attic is open for storage too. Rear porch has three 2-door wardrobe style closets + upper cabinets. 7 garage stalls!

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Highway 30 HAYFIELD

Kristofor Johnson, Realtor 507-273-8019

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Chad Powell, Realtor 507-251-3530

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Nice corner lot in an established residential neighborhood. Water, sewer, streets, curb and gutter are done. Open to all builders.

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Looking for a place for a small business with highway exposure or a place to build a 4-plex, here is your lot. Open to all builders.

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Cherry built cabinets with wood floors in the dining room and solid surface counter tops in kitchen. Enjoy your evenings on the patio or the deck.

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Tastefully redone home with new kitchen and bath including solid surface counter tops in both, new stainless steel appliances. All flooring is redone with some original hardwood. 3 bedrooms on main floor with possible 4th upstairs.

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FOR RENT NEW LISTING! This home has it all, 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, 3 season porch and finished basement with wet bar area. Several outbuildings for all your toys.

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Large office/retail space for lease, multiple offices and reception area already in place. Off street parking for easy access. Good visibility. Utilities included and internet.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2016 | ADVANTAGE | B5 fairly new to Inspire Ink. Their clothing is available to students who are not involved in sports or any family members who want to show their support for the KoMets, the Bears or the Cobras.

The business also sets up racks of clothing in the entrance

Inspire Ink provides area apparel

By HANNAH BATES DCI Staff Writer

In the front of Inspire Ink, the racks are filled with KoMet blue shirts. The local screenprinting and embroidery business prints shirts for KoMets, as well as the Byron Bears and the Triton Cobras.

For the last 16 years, Inspire Ink has done custom screenprinting.

“If you need T-shirts for your family reunion or your business or whatever, that’s what we do here,” Inspire Ink Employee

Heidi Alberts said.

Alberts and Angie Hanson are at the front desk at Inspire Ink. The small business employs somewhere between 20 and 25 people to print custom textiles and items at the Kasson shop.

The shop is an off-shoot of Images, another local screenprinting business. Harlan and Colleen Jacobson owned Images since 1979. That shop also does screenprinting, but their business focuses on metal and vinyl decals. When they decided to print textiles, they had to look into expanding.

“Clothes take up a lot more space than pieces of vinyl,” Alberts said.

So after a brief stint in Owatonna, Inspire Ink was moved to its current home in Kasson. Today, the business can print or embroider almost any kind of clothing or promotional item, such as pens or lipbalm.

“Pretty much anything you’d need for advertising, we can do it,” Alberts said.

However, their main focus right now is the school merchandise. All of the local school merchandise being available is

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of Kasson-Mantorville Elementary School during conferences.

This allows for parents who are not able to come to the store during business hours to purchase KoMets attire. When they sell shirts at KMES, a portion of the proceeds are donated back to the K-M PTA.

634-4680

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Kasson

507-951-2091 (Mobile)

INDEPENDENT | HANNAH BATES Located across from Kasson City Hall, Inspire Ink has many choices for KoMet attire.

Kasson Dental Clinic Family Dentistry

Scott A. Winkle, D.D.S. Charles D. Seawell, D.D.S. 305 W. Main St. Kasson

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Office Hours By Appointment 39 Years and Still Growing!

Houston’s Greenhouse

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Serving Kasson, Mantorville, Rock Dell and Dodge Center

634-2511

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Call today for all your tax, payroll or accounting needs.

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914 N. Mantorville Ave., Kasson 634-7113

Kasson Mini Mall Main Street Kasson

Mon.-Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5 and Sun. 10-5

634-4307

Inspire Ink is located at 302 5th St. SE in Kasson. Their business hours are MondayThursday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, call (507) 634-1228 or visit https://www. inspireinkclothing.com.

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Kasson Auto Repair Complete Auto Services • Tune-Ups • Oil Changes • Tires • Engine/Tranny Rebuilt or Replacement

Tim Omarro, Owner 507-634-4733 Free Shuttle Service Towing Available 19 N. Mantorville Ave, Kasson

Kasson Eye Care

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Dodge County Printing 105 1st Ave NW Kasson

14 N. Mantorville Ave. Kasson, MN 55944 RENTAL & GIFTS email: abelsigns@aol.com

634-6501

30 West Main St 634-7618

Locally owned 2nd generation family business for over 62 years Atypical Title Inc.

KoMet wear Paul J. Kiltinen now available! 16 Mantorville Ave. N subscription price! We can take care of all your printing needs.

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Store Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8am - 8pm Sun. 10-5

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

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Business Directory

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Monument Sales

Leon & Lori Bohlman

Dr. Christine Leska Optometrist

HEATING, AIR CONDITION & PLUMBING

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Tim Stenzel, Owner/Operator

We can come to you.

507.272.0499 preferred@kmtel.com

Cell: 507-456-3735 or 507.456.7864

Hours: Monday: 8-7, Tuesday: 8-5, Wednesday: 8-5, Thursday: 10-5, Fridays - 8-5

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504 S. Mantorville Ave

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Locally owned & operated SERVING KASSON, MANTORVILLE & SURROUNDING AREA

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Free Estimates•References•Certainteed Master Shingle Applicator•15 Years of Experience •6 Year Workmanship Warranty•Insured

FLOORING LLC

CERAMIC TILE Installations

251-4297

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Chet W. Bond 15 years Experience Licensed and Insured Master Plumber license- 061430-PM • Bonded & Insured References Available • Service Don Hofstad-owner • zvp@kmtel.com • Remodeling • New Construction Office 507-322-8053 507-635-3131 • 10% discount *After hours emergency Cell 507-322-8076 service available for Senior Citizens “From Installing flat screen TV’s and

Jason Ogilvie Home Care & Repair LLC • Handyman Specialist •

507.421.8494

light fixtures to remodeling bathrooms & finishing basements.”

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CALL US at 507-634-7503 to advertise here.

INSURANCE

Insurance & Financial

Home & Auto Insurance, Farm Insurance Commercial Insurance Life Insurance & Annuities Brent Bulow Call Brent Bulow for a better insurance program at 507-635-3300 email: Brent.Bulow@american-national.com

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Open to the public!

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Tony Paulson Kasson, MN • Licensed • Insured • Bonded

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Service & Remodels Commercial & Residential Boilers/Hydronics Radiant/Infloor Heat RPZ Certified Water Softeners Gas Piping

Our business is making your business look good.

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Residential & Commercial Awnings Lighted Sign Cabinets 3-Dimensional Letters Truck and Fleet Identification Vehicle Striping and Graphics Banners Installation & Service 634-6501 14 N. Mantorville Ave.•Kasson abelsigns@aol.com

507-789-6522

Plaques and Trophies In-Store Engraving

LAWNCARE& LANDSCAPING

www.zvrc.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRINTING

625 2nd St. Kenyon, MN 55946

Residential or Commercial Licensed and Insured Free Estimates: Call Greg at

507-635-5690

Greg McAdams, owner Masters Lic. #0104 Mantorville, MN

Now accepting credit cards

Grow your business here!

Call 634-7503 for details!

BL

ernard andscaping

Call Mark

Bernard

at ... (507)635-5520 Cellular (507)273-3366

T Trimming of small shrubs & trees T Landscape design & installation T Shrubs, rock, bark, edging T 28 Years Experience T Retaining walls

Make an appointment to get a FREE estimate on your spring & summer projects!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2016 | ADVANTAGE | B7

ANSWERS FROM PAGE B2

Let US Promote Your Event

The DCI now offers a way to promote Community events on Facebook and our new Email alert system.

We offer special rates for non-profit groups!

Contact the DCI today for more details.

Stop by the office at 121 W. Main St., Kasson Phone 634-7503 or email dci@kmtel.com

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onsumers continue to rank newspapers as having the most trusted ads among all media sources, and our upcoming How To special section offers you the perfect place to promote your business’s benefits to a top-earning audience of local consumers. Let our expert ad consultants show you how to effectively market your business with strategic promotions and ad placement in this widely distributed special section.

FIELD CREST Assisted Living

currently has private efficiency apartments available!

We offer a small community, big hearts and caring, compassionate employees to care for you and your loved ones. Call with inquiries or come and take a tour!

To show readers in more than 12,300 local households how your business can help them, contact us by calling 507-634-7503 today!

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318 2nd Street NE Hayfield, MN 55940

(507) 477-3266•Ext: 116 Visit our website at: www.fieldcrestcare.com

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in air conditioned comfort Our changer accepts credit/debit cards •CAMPING GEAR •SLEEPING BAGS •COMFORTERS

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507-635-5094

7 days a week 365 days a year!

B8 | ADVANTAGE | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2016

Business Directory LAWNCARE& LANDSCAPING

LIQUOR STORE

Kasson Liquor Store 30 West Main Street

Retaining Wall & Pavers

Kasson, MN

FREE Estimates, Responsive Service wilkerlandscaping@hotmail.com

634-7618

•Decorative Rock/Boulders •Retaining Walls-Patios •Sod-Grading-Seeding •Wood Chips-Mulches •Trees, Shrubs •Landscaping •Driveways •Ponds

Cell 507-208-1819

TAXES

Carolyn’s Business Services McKern Fina

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13 West Main Street, Kasson Kasson Mini Mall 507-634-4307 TaxesCInvestments*CPayroll AccountingCInsurance IndividualsCFarmsCBusinesses

Call 634-7503 or email

dci@kmtel.com

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES & SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

Lawn & Garden Equipment Repair

•Business Functions •Special Events •Reunions

Earl’s Small Engine Repair 507-775-6456

MEDICAL

Olmsted Medical Center

26697 520th Street Pine Island, MN 55963

Open: M- F 8-6 p.m.; Sat. 8-12 p.m.

Closed Sun. 1009 Frontage Rd. NW Byron, MN

507-356-4018

Locally owned Rob/Deb Westgard

Free Delivery & Set Up

Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Fri. 8:00 AM - Noon

507-251-5422

Debra A. Groth, APRN, CNP Dave Detert, MD

boyumtree@gmail.com

PAINTING & DECORATING Commercial • Residential Interior & Exterior Painting & Staining FREE ESTIMATES.

VETERINARY

BYRON

SALON, SPA & TANNING

Pet Clinic

Cell:254-4171

Dr. Kristi Frost Molly Anderson, DVM

1307 1st Ave Circle NE Kasson, MN, 55944 www.joshfjerstad.com Call us for Commercial & Residential Snowplowing!!

Pat Bigelow Painting 701 8th St. SE • Ste. #1 Kasson, MN 55944

Vaccination, Surgery & Medicine.

Call for appt.

(507)775-6738 25 Frontage Rd. NE, Byron

For all Of your Hair care Needs

www.facebook.com/ByronPetClinic

28 E. Main St. Dodge Center 507-374-9979

Larissa Behne, Stylist

WASTE REMOVAL/RECYCLING

• Now Specializing in Drywall Services

SKJEVELAND ENTERPRISES Sanitation & Recycling Services

PAUL SANDS 507-254-3087

Office: 507-634-6375

Interior & Exterior Painting & Staining

Feel at HOME in the business directory.

CALL US at 507-634-7503 to advertise here.

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C O U N T Y

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Ehlenfeldt’s Painting and Drywall

Households & Businesses in Dodge County can bring their hazardSIDING & (paints, GUTTERS ous waste cleaners, etc...) to the Olmsted County Hazardous Waste Facility in Rochester, 305 Silver Creek Road NE, Phone (507)-282 2470. Hours: 9:00 AM —5:00PM Monday - Friday and 8:00“Has AM on Saturday.

No Satisfi ed Customers” cost to households but fees are Beautifywaste. your home with vinyl, alucharged for business

ROE’S SIDING

minum or steel siding, combination doors, patio doors, shutters, awnings, gutters, stone or brick, insulation and roofing, storm and replacement windows, bow and bay.

•Commercial •Residential •Interior/Exterior •Taping •Ceilings •Decks •Power Washing

INDEPENDENT

DARRELL ROE

Dodge Center, MN Phone 527-2055 after 6 p.m.

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RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • Sanitation & Recycling Services • Roll-Offs & Dumpsters • Rubbish & Garbage Removal Licensed & Insured Contact Skjeveland Locally owned & Enterprises today!

Operated

Self-haul disposal Waste & Recycling Services: Households and Businesses can bring trash, debris, recyclables, and yard waste to the Dodge County Transfer Station and Recycling Center located between Kasson and Mantorville, 62236 240th Ave. Phone (507)-6347875 or toll free at (888)-6005169. Hours: 8 AM to 6 PM Monday, 8 AM to 3 PM Tuesday - Friday, and 8 AM to Noon Saturday. No cost for recyclables but fees are charged for other items.

Call today for our LOW RATES!

Hazardous Waste Services:

Households & Businesses in Dodge County can bring their hazardous waste (paints, cleaners, etc...) to the Olmsted County Hazardous Waste Facility in Rochester, 305 Silver Creek Road NE, Phone (507)-282 2470. Hours: 9:00 AM —5:00PM Monday - Friday and 8:00 AM on Saturday. No cost to households but fees are charged for business waste.

WELL & PUMP

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507-374-6588 •Land Surveyors •Civil Engineers Land Surveys, Construction Surveys, Subdivision Platting, As-Build & Location Surveys, Descriptions, Mapping, Engineering - Subdivision Design, Land Development, Municipal Site Engineering, Land Use Planning, Construction Administration, Owners Representative

507-634-4505 • Kasson 507-951-2091 - Rich Massey (Mobile) - Kasson

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Dodge County Independent Dodge County ADvantage Steele County Times

AUTO REAL ESTATE REACH OVER 17,000 IN Week of August 21, 2016 OVER 12 COMMUNITIES STATEWIDE Central South North Metro

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Call/text Ryan at 507-259References availFT afternoon caregiver po- 2860 sition available at Welling- able, FREE estimates. 22tfc ton Adult care. Working with Can I help? Lawn mowelderly clients, experience ing service. Responsible preferred but will train. Must high school student looklove elderly people and en- ing for Kasson-Mantorville joy working in a home set- area mowing jobs, please ting. Applicant must be 18 call Nic 507-884-5212. 30tfc years old, have a valid drivers license, and pass a back- Caleb Kern would like to sit for ground check. If interested your cats and dogs. Please 32tfc please call please contact call 507-634-7907 Janie or Bill at 507-3742198 or 507-319-4821. 31tfc

EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED: Motivated, dependable person to join our team full time on large dairy farm in Dodge County.

Responsibilities will include all aspects of farm operation.

Experience a benefit, but will train the right person. Fluent English for this position. Call Eric at 507-259-4096 36c

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Nick’s Lawn Mowing Service, weekly or vacation, residential or commercial, yard cleanup, mowing and trimming, satisfaction guaranteed, seven yrs. exp., free estimates. 507-6963849 leave a message. 21tfc

AUTOS

yard jobs; lawn mowing, WANTED gutter cleaning, junk removal, landscaping, and win- Farm land to cash dow washing, many years of or near Canisteo experience, provide quality ship. Call Wayne at 507-202-3411

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Call 800-279-2979 on Main Street, Kasson. High traffic location. Call 634-4307 for more information. 37tfc Rent Sale- Great Western Apartments, Hayfield, will reduce your rent by $100 per month with a one-year lease.

Newly renovated with large rooms, hardwood floors, and utilities included. We have the 1, 2, or 3 bedroom apartment you want. Call (507) 796-0152 or (701) 3309706 for sale details 12tfc

Have you taken Invokana and suffered any serious side effects? Call 507573-4551 to speak with a lawyer. You may be entitled to compensation. .tfc Hayfield 1 bedroom, heat, water, and trash included, FOR SALE laundry room on site, eleFRESH VEGETABLES- toma- vator, community patio and toes, canning or eating, gour- social room. Senior apt age met garlic, kohlrabi, candy on- 62 or handicapped/disabled, ions, cabbage, green peppers, income based. Equal Houscall 507-477-3337 or 507- ing Opportunity. Call 47725tfc 421-1466, Hayfield. 34-36p 2316 or 613-4188 If you or a loved one have Blood Clot patients, if you taken Xarelto and suffered have experienced any serious any serious side effects, call problems with an IVC filter, 507-573-4430 to speak with call 507-201-8964 to speak a lawyer. You may be en- with a lawyer. You may be titled to compensation. tfc entitled to compensation. tfc

Brianna’s Lawn Care Services, mowing, trimming, complete yard cleanup, weekly or on call. Free estimates. Satisfaction guar- Beer signs, cast iron banks, anteed 507-421-7945. 21tfc horse pictures. 633-6310.

34-36p College student looking for

WANTED

NOW HIRING: Work and travel. 6 openings now. $20+ per hour. Full-time travel, paid training, transportation provided.

Ages 18+, BBB Accredited. Apply www.protekchemical.com 866/751-9114

FT daycare openings for all ages immediately! 2 Byron providers with over 40 yrs. combined experience.

Our days include, but are not limited to, cooking, arts, crafts, reading, storytime, pre-school learning, outside fun, dramatic and free play!

Great benefits for everyone having 2 providers to care for your children! Contact Denise 202-3704 or Tiffany 2711321 for more info 34-37p

Dodge County Printing, wedding invitations, bumper stickers, graduation invitations, pens, can holders, letterheads, envelopes, business cards, carbonless forms, computer stationary. Ask about other items available, 507-634-2661.

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rent in TownLarson 35-37c

FOR RENT Apartments for rent, 1, 2 & 3 BR, gas & elec. Included.

507-273-7386. 50-1p, 2tfc Prime office spaces for rent

GARAGE SALES

Riverside Park, Tuesday 11-5 through October, Farmers and Artisans Market, Arts and crafts, Watkins products, baked goods,

Cleary Building Corp.

MINI STORAGE

New Building Large Units Now Available 10 x 24....$70.00/month

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

Saturday hours: 8-12:00

COMPLETE CARS & TRUCKS We pay up to $100. Pick up available.

WAITSTAFF

30-39c

needed at Prairie Meadows in Kasson.

Split shift, 11-2 & 4-7, every other weekend.

Apply in person.

Ask for Kabrie.

Kasson

EOE.

401 8TH STREET SE KASSON

COOKS SERVERS BARTENDERS DISH WASHERS needed.

No experience necessary.

Apply within.

HELP WANTED

CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Operations/ Labor & Office Help for fall harvest in Kasson.

All shifts available. Please apply online at:

33-37c

www.chsrochester.com/about-us/careers

EOE

If you have any questions contact Greg (Kasson) at 507-634-7545 or stop by the CHS Office at 107 8th Ave. SW, Kasson.

Excellent Location At Cleary Building Corp.

702 7th St. Circle SE Kasson, MN (507)634-6640

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McNeilus Auto Parts 507-374-6392

STOP OVERPAYING FOR YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS! Save up to 93%! Call our licensed Canadian and International pharmacy service to compare prices and get $15.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. Call 800/259-1096

HEALTH IF YOU HAD hip or knee replacement surgery and suffered an infection between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call attorney Charles H. Johnson 800/535-5727

MISCELLANEOUS DONATE YOUR CAR truck or boat to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3-day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of 800/439-1735 DISH TV 190 channels plus High-speed Internet Only $54.94/mo! Ask about a 3-year price guarantee & get Netflix included for 1 year! Call Today 800/297-8706

LUNG CANCER? And 60 years old? If so, you and your family may be entitled to a significant cash award. Call 800/918-0376 to learn more. No risk. No money out of pocket.

GOT KNEE PAIN? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace - little or no cost to you. Medicare patients call health hotline now! 800/755-6807 SAWMILLS from only $4,397.00 Make & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship!

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plants, produce and flea market, vendor fee $5/wk.

507-635-5554, www.mantorvilletourism.com 25tfc

boys 4t & up, girls 6-16, women’s /jr. clothing, mens L-XL, shoes, backpacks, crafts, household items, toys, books, Corner of Church and electronics & MORE! 36p East Streets, Claremont 64961 230th Ave., Kasson Presbyterian Church Wed. (1 mi. west and 1 mi. south) Sept. 7, 4-7pm, Thurs. watch for signs, at McClamSept. 8, 4-8pm & Fri. Sept. roch’s- In the Barn, Fri. & 9, 9-1. Shop-vac, bedstead, Sat. 8am-6pm. Multi-Family leaf blower, dresser, lots of Garage Sale. Back to school clothing, books, misc. Sand- shopping for girls: clothes wiches and drinks avail- size 5-6 thru 16, junior, missable for purchase. 36-38c es & women’s plus sizes-3X, 78614 320th St. Racine, mens and larger sizes shirts MN. Fri. 7am-7pm Sat. 2X&3X, 36X30 Arizona skin7am-2pm. HUGE Moving/ ny jeans, Levis 505 36x30, Estate Sale! Variety of wood 2 antique iron bed frames, working equipment, tools, toys, Little Tikes chalk/draw4 wheelers, many camping items, furniture, cast iron cooking pans, wood boards, knick knacks, clothes, house hold items, lots of “guy stuff”, snow mobiles, severals vehicles, John Deere barge box, electric scooters. 35,36c

DODGE COUNTY

215 9th St W, Mantorville, Fri. 7-4 & Sat. 7-2. We will have girls’ and women’s clothing, electronics, home decor, girls’ toys, and many, many more items. 36p 66444 250th Avenue Kasson (3 miles past Kwik trip on “Oslo” road). Wed. 4-6, Thurs. 4:30-7, Fri. 4:307. HUGE Back to School SALE! Name brand clothing,

WANTED: DIRECT CARE STAFF

Immediate openings for Direct Care Staff for 4 bed group home in West Concord. FT and PT PM positions available. Must have current MN driv lic & pass background check. Paid training provided! $11.00 – $11.25.

Full Benefits Package for FT positions. Call Heidi or Karla at 507-527-2456 or apply at 205 Southview Street, West Concord.

“EOE”

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 $13.17-$17.73/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. 9/6/16. EOE.

ing board, girls bike, American flag pallet, purses, glassware, kitchen items, children’s books, home decor, air hockey and much misc., round hog feeder and misc. for men, bike rack for car. 36p 108 3rd St. W. Concord.

Fri. & Sat. VHS, horse collars, lots of knick knacks, salt and pepper shakers, home grown vegtables, farm fresh eggs.

36p ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING CAREER? JOIN THE CLEARY TEAM!!

NOW HIRING CONSTRUCTION WORKERS $20 - $35 per hour BASED ON EXPERIENCE PLUS FULL BENEFITS! 35-36c

Millennium Seamless Gutters needs installers & helpers, full & part-time positions, no experience, will train. 507-2591264.

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KILL BED BUGS & their eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/Kit complete treatment system.

Available: hardware stores, the Home Depot, homedepot.com

HELP WANTED

SERVICES

HAMM’S WELDING - All types, aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, fabrication work and repairs. HAMM’S WELDING, 528-2524, rural Claremont.

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PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING POSITION at KMS Public Schools. Apply at www.kms.k12.mn.us Applitrack with letter of interest, resume, transcripts, Minnesota Teaching License and three letters of recommendation.

We are seeking hard working people looking for a career and advancement in our family owned business!

Drug screen and valid driver’s license required.

APPLY TODAY!! www.workforcleary.com 702 7th Street Circle SE Kasson, MN 55944 507-634-6640

WHEN A NURSING HOME IS NOT FOR YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE...

Wellington adult care has trained staff who work 24 hrs. a day to provide you with services such as prepared meals, medication management, personal care such as bathing, dressing and grooming, as well as other activities of daily living. All meals are served family style in the dining room. Special diets are not a problem. We also arrange transportation to and from medical appointments accompanied by staff or family. We supply laundry services, and housekeeping. Our home is wheelchair accessible. We have a 1 to 5 staff to client ratio. All rooms are private. We serve a variety of clients over the age of 55. We are licensed by Dodge County and the State of Minnesota.

For more information please contact Jane Hill @ 507.374.2198 or 507.319.5134

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Job opening at K-M High School kitchen, 4.5 hrs., 8-1pm. Please contact Wendy Sellers at Taher Food Service. 507-634-4462 36c

MISCELLANEOUS

33-36c

P/T Temp, Faith Formation Assistant. 10-19 hours. Competitive wage. Christ the King, Byron and Holy Family, Kasson.

Request application by calling 507-775-6455 or email jenniferckhf@gmail.com 36,37c

FOR SALE

READY TO HELP The local expert technicians at ServiceChoice are available for inspections, appliance diagnostics, and repair services.

CONTACT US TODAY

800-889-3479

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Concord Store & Locker looking for full time help to cut & wrap meat; stock coolers & freezers & nightly clean-up.

Please call 507-527-2736 or stop in Monday-Friday 7:00am to 6pm 55217 201st Ave, West Concord, MN. 35-37c

EMPLOYMENT

CDL driver over the road dryer van.

Driver benefits included. Paid holidays, vacation pay, and 401K health plan.

Krueger Trucking Austin, MN 1-800-634-3317

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HAPPY LABOR DAY The Dodge County Independent WILL BE CLOSED Monday, September 5th to observe the Labor Day holiday.

To meet printing deadlines all news copy for the Wednesday, September 7th edition

ADvantage DODGE COUNTY

OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED SEPTEMBER 5TH www.steeledodgenews.com • 507-634-7503 Our Savior Ev. Lutheran’s Sunday School begins September 11th for children ages 4-14. Sunday School is held every Sunday after worship from 10:10-11:20 a.m. This year we're again excited to use our beautiful new education wing with lots of individual rooms! Each class has plenty of space for learning God's Word, singing, and projects! The curriculum we're using is based solidly on God's Word and has great learning aids. We look forward to teaching the lessons and sharing the joy of our salvation in Jesus!

Looking for a pre-Sunday School class for your 3-year-old?

Our "Bible Buddies" preschool class is a unique opportunity for your child offered twice per month. During our class, we sing, have an age-appropriate lesson and lesson-related craft/activity!

It’s a great introduction to Sunday School since this is a new experience for the 3-year-old age group. Bible Buddies class meets from 10:30-11:15 am on designated Sundays.

For more information, please call 507.634.3183 Our Savior Ev. Lutheran Church, 600 8th Ave., Kasson www.OurSaviorKasson.com Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14

Auditions for

For $10.00 you can sponsor a Veteran!

The Nutcracker’s Nuts!

Marigold Days 2016 • September 8-11

are due by Noon, Thursday, September 1st.

• Garage Sale & Classifieds • Display Advertisements • Social Items Ad info may be emailed to: dci@kmtel.com

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Field of Flags

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Sunday,August 21st

Dedication Program Thursday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m.

NOTE This year is the first time Dedication has been held on a Thursday.

&

Sunday, August 28th

8th St and Highway 57, Mantorville, MN Contact Cindy Nelson 507-635-5519 or Dick Denny 507-259-2081 with questions Return completed form & fee to: Marigold Days Field of Flags c/o Cindy Nelson, 61923 252nd Ave., Mantorville, MN 55955

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and auditions begin at 7 p.m.

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Name on Flag:____________________________________________________ Branch of Service:_________________________________________________ War Served:______________________________________________________ In Memory: ⃝​⃝ In Honor: ⃝ ⃝ Will Honoree be present? Yes No Dedicated By:_____________________________________________________

“Wheeling and Dealing”

Will dedicator present Flag? Yes No Cost: $10.00 per flag • Make checks payable to Marigold Days

or “No Pedaling Allowed” Written and directed by Sandra Hennings Miller

Cash:____________ Check:______________ Number:________ CONTACT INFORMATION: Name:____________________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________State: ________________Zip Code:_____________ Phone Number:_________________________________ Cell Phone Number:___________________________________ Row:___________ Number___________________________ 36.37c

You can find sponsor forms at www.marigolddaYs.com

Aug. 19- Sept. 10 Friday & Saturday 7:30 p.m.

Sunday 2 p.m.

Sponsored by

We are building in Dodge County. You can help!

Volunteer or Donate today!

Construction Schedule

dodge county

cares for its own!

Now: Sheetrock & Siding September: Painting, Flooring, Grading & Sod October: Cabinets, October Doors & Trim November: Subs finish, Mirrors, Countertops December: Finishing touches! Welcome the family home!

Working on a Habitat for Humanity construction site provides a great opportunity for personal growth, and for building community within your church, work, or social groups! We can help you set up a group work day, or sign you up individually. We work at the Mantorville build site on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays.

Make a difference! Build a better future!

Call (507) 252-0849 x4, or email volmgr@rahh.org.

Friday, August 26

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• DRINK SPECIALS DURING THE VIKING GAMES $2.00 DOMESTIC TAPS $8.00 DOMESTIC PITCHERS $4.00 BAR RAIL

AUGUST -- STEAK SPECIAL SUNDAY - THURSDAY 8OZ SIRLOIN WITH CHOICE OF SIDE & SOUP AND SALAD BAR $12.99

WWW.EVENTSSPORTSBAR.COM Independent, assisted, and memory care 800 5th Ave. NW

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DJ Blair • 8:30-12:30 We have both E-tabs & pull tabs. Come in and try your luck!!! ale Off-S l Specia

$17.99 24 pack cans

Thursday Nights at 7 p.m.

Mantorville Saloon Birthdays • Anniversaries • Retirements • Any special occasion 501 Main St., Mantorville • 635-5557 • ATM on-site

Mon.-Thur. • Noon - 12 a.m. • Fri. • Noon- 1a.m. • Sat. • 10 a.m. -1 a.m. • Sun. • Noon - 8 p.m.

Call Vicky for a tour and lunch. 634-9500