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Wednesday, December 26, 2012 Dodge County Independent, Kasson, MN Shopper B Page 2

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MANTORVILLE TOWNSHIPFILING NOTICE

Affidavits of Candidacy may be filed with the Township clerkbeginning Tuesday, January 1, 2012 and closing Tuesday, January 15,2013 at 5:00 p.m. for the following Offices.

One (1) Supervisor for a three year termOne (1) Clerk for a two year term

Carol Allen, ClerkMantorville Township

25582 590 St. Mantorville, MN 55955Q:52-1c

LEGAL NOTICEFiling Dates Notice

Citizens for the Township of Hayfield, County of Dodge, State ofMinnesota are here by advised that filing as a candidate for Townshipoffice can be made beginning January 1, 2013 and closing January15, 2013 at 5 p.m. Filing fee is $2.00.

Persons may file their candidacy with the township clerk at hishome at 73830 170th Ave, Hayfield, MN for the office of:

One (1) Supervisor – 3 year termOne (1) Treasurer – 2 year term

To be elected at township election to be held on March 12, 2013.Voting begins immediately following the business meeting held at2:00 p.m. Voting will continue until 8:00 p.m.

Given under my hand this 15th day of December, 2012Harry E. RobertsHayfield Township Clerk B:52-1c

DODGE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTSNOW REMOVAL POLICY

Emergencies should be reported to the Dodge County Sheriff's office, 507-635-6200. For statewide roadconditions, call 1-800-542-0220.

PURPOSE: To give the citizens of Dodge County a realistic expectation of the snow and ice removal ser-vices that will be provided during the winter season. This policy synopsis is to be used as an educational toolfor the increased safety of the traveling public throughout Dodge County.

GOAL: The general goal of the Department is to keep the county roads passable during the most heavilytraveled periods of the week. Roads are prioritized by traffic volume and logical routing. On each road thethree priorities are:

1. Make the road passable.2. Widen the lanes and apply abrasive/chemical mixture.3. Clean up.OPERATIONAL GUIDELINESDodge County has 10 snow removal vehicles and only 12 operators, therefore, coverage time is limited to

8 hours/weekday on low traffic volume roads and up to 12 hours/weekday on a very few high traffic volumeroads. Operator duty shifts are generally limited to a maximum of 12 hours per day for safety reasons; there-fore, most routes will not have coverage between 5:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the next morning.

On weekdays plows will be dispatched between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. or when snow and drifting condi-tions allow reasonable accomplishments to be made. Operations will be halted when service levels are too haz-ardous or if reasonable accomplishments cannot be made.

Weekends and holidays will receive a reduced level of service, due to lower traffic volumes and the limit-ed resources available.

Note that in no case is 24 hour a day coverage time provided, due to lower traffic volumes, limitedresources available and operator safety concerns.

Emergency Calls: Snow plow crews will not be dispatched at night on most roads except for true emer-gency calls such as assisting fire departments, ambulance crews or searching for known stranded motorists.Icing bridges or snow drifting on roads are an expected aspect of winter travel and generally are not adequatejustification to dispatch the snow plow crews.

Phone Numbers: during office hours (Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) call the HighwayDepartment at (507) 374-6694, otherwise call the Sheriff Department at (507) 635-6200.

These are GENERAL guidelines used by the Dodge County Highway Department. Each decision to mobi-lize the snow plow crews is a judgement call based on the particular weather conditions combined with pastexperience along with the resources available at the time and therefore may not adhere strictly to this generalpolicy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhen does plowing begin? The County will not usually dispatch plows until after a snowfall has stopped.

Exceptions may be made during extended snowfalls, but plows will not be sent out in hazardous conditions.If snowfall stops during regular working hours, plows may be dispatched at that time. If the snowfall stops dur-ing the night or early morning, plows will be dispatched after 5:00 a.m. to accommodate the traveling public.Weekend plowing is at a reduced level.

What gets plowed? Dodge County has nearly 700 lane miles of roads that are maintained. Roads are pri-oritized according to traffic and area served such as schools and emergency services.

What is the plowing procedure? The County does not assure a completely bare road and it will not sandentire sections of roadway. County plows phase their operation in the following manner:

1. Make the road passable by cleaning one lane in each direction.2. Widen the lanes to the edge of the shoulders. Sanding takes place at problem locations, including inter-

sections, curves, hills and bridges. Salt mixture varies with temperature and road condition.3. Cleanup, during which ice and slush are removed and the sun is allowed to do its work.What about property damage caused by plowing? Fence and mailbox damage: the County will repair at

its expense only authorized fences and boxes that are properly located and installed and which were damagedby actual contact with County equipment. Damage resulting from snow flying from the plow is not the respon-sibility of the County.

What is my responsibility? County residents are reminded that it is unlawful to plow snow from drive-ways onto or across County roads. Piles of snow left on or near the road can freeze into a solid mass, creatinga hazardous situation for vehicles and snowplows. Accidents and damages caused by snow piles placed in theroadway may result in liability to the property owner. As snow is plowed from roadways, County operatorsleave as little snow as possible across driveways. County removal of this snow is not feasible and is the prop-erty owner's responsibility. Additionally, residents are asked to clear snow away from their mailboxes. Thisallows for the swing away posts to perform properly as well as aids in the delivery of the mail.

What about parked vehicles? County residents are reminded to remove parked vehicles from Countyroads so as to assist in snow removal. Within city limits the County plows only the center 24 feet and the snowis piled in what may be considered parking lanes.

What if I get stranded or stuck? The County Highway Department may assist stranded motorists by con-tacting law enforcement/emergency personnel. The department will not attempt to remove stuck vehicles fromditches, snow banks or any other impediment.

What about sidewalks? Sidewalks on County or County State Aid Highways within municipalities are theresponsibility of the municipality. W:52,1c

Kasson-Mantorville Public SchoolsINDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #204

2011-2012 ANNUAL REPORT

ON CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

DISTRICT VISION: TO EDUCATEDISTRICT MISSION: TO PREPARE LIFE LONG

LEARNERS AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS

Kasson-Mantorville Public Schoolswww.komets.k12.mn.us

District Office - Superintendent Mark D. Matuska101 16th Street NEKasson, MN 55944(507) 634-1100

K-M Senior High SchoolPrincipal Jerry Reker101 16th Street NEKasson, MN 55944(507) 634-2961

K-M Middle SchoolPrincipal Al Hodge1400 5th Ave. NEKasson, MN 55944(507) 634-4030

Curriculum and InstructionKelly Braun101 16th St. NEKasson, MN 55944(507) 634-1100

K-M Elementary SchoolPrincipal Michelle Krell604 16th Street NEKasson, MN 55944(507) 634-1234

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The 2010-2011 Systems Accountability Report can be viewed on the KoMet Web Site at

komets.k12.mn.us under ‘District’, ‘Annual Report’.

This report is written to inform the community and the Minnesota Department of Education about plans that have been put into place to increase student achievement. Also included in this report are student achievement results, information on testing programs, curriculum implementation, and the Kasson-Mantorville District, Elementary, Middle, and High School student achievement goals.

Elementary School (K-

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Middle School (5- 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th 12th

Student Demographics Graduation Rate 100% American Indian

Languages: Chinese/Mandarin, Anuak, Spanish, and Bosnian

Attendance Rate (2011data, 2012 Not Available at reporting time) Staff Demographics

*Data from 2011-2012 Minnesota Department of Education and Kasson-Mantorville Public Schools

Enrollment and Demographics Kasson-Mantorville Public School District is one district in the state of Minnesota that con-tinues to see growth in student population numbers. In six years our district has gone froman enrollment of 1,960 to 2,160, adding between thirty and forty students every year. Dueto this growth, the K-M Elementary and K-M High School had additions put onto theirbuildings in 1008, with a new Middle School built in 2009.

2011-2012 Enrollment Data 2011-2012 Demographics Data

ECIPESFROM JANE CARLSEN

BAR-B-QUE BEANS1 lb. ground beef1/2 c. onion1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepper1 large can Pork & Beans1/2 c. ketchup

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce2 tbsp. vinegar1/2 c. brown sugar1/2 lb. bacon, cut in 1 in. pieces, friedcrisp.

In a skillet, brown hamburger and onions and mix with other ingredients. Bakeat 350º for 30 minutes.

ECIPESFROM JANE CARLSEN

HAM SPREAD1 c. ground cooked ham1/3 c. sour cream1/4 c. nuts

1/4 c. pickle relish3/4 t. horseradish1/4 t. basil

Mix all together. Chill- serve on crackers.

LEGAL

CANISTEO TOWNSHIPFiling Notice

Filing of affidavit of candidacymay be filed with the Townshipclerk Frank Wyatt, at his homelocated in Canisteo Township,Dodge County Minnesota.

The first day for filing is January2, 2013, and the closing day for fil-ing will be January 15, 2013 at 5:00o’clock P.M.

Filing will be for the office ofone supervisor for a term of threeyears.

Filing will be for the office oftreasurer for a term of two years.Frank Wyatt, ClerkCanisteo Township X: 52,1c

Downtown Christmas in Kasson winners

Winners for the Kasson Mini Mall coloring contest andscavenger hunt during Downtown Christmas in Kasson are:

Ages 5 and Under : Connor HimlieAges 6 - 8: Ashlyn MaxsonAges 9 - 12: Libby Maxson

Scavenger Hunt winner: Ashley Hagedorn

All winners received $50 cash prize donated by the KassonAmerican Legion Post 333.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

During this holiday season and every day of the year,we wish you all the best.

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Organic gardeningseminar at DodgeCenter Seventh DayAdventist Church

A gardening seminar pre-sented by the Dysinger fami-ly will be held Saturday,January 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.and Sunday, January 6, 2013from 1:30-4:00 p.m.

Saturday’s topic is “SevenSecrets to a SuccessfulOrganic Garden.” OnSunday they will be speak-ing on “Extending theSeason: simple techniquesfor having fresh produce fromyour garden year round.”

Admission is free to this seminar held at the

Dodge Center Seventh-day Adventist Church,

410 3rd St. SW, Dodge Center.www.dcsda.org

KoMets vs. Cancer fundraiseris coming!

Last year KoMets vs.Cancer raised $6,280, thethird highest amount in thestate, with all proceeds bene-fitting the American CancerSociety’s Dodge CountyRelay for Life.

Between January 22nd andFebruary 1st, 2013, fundrais-ing will take place. Eventswill include silent auctions,dance team performances,youth basketball games, a 5thquarter, $10 T-shirt sales andmuch more.

If interested in donating pleasecontact Matt Rosaaen at

m.rosaaen@komets.k12.mn.us604 16th St. NE

Attn: KoMets vs. CancerKasson, MN 55944

Early donors include:Images, Adidas, DCI, andEmotions-n-Motion

THE MANTORVILLE SALOON(507)635-5557

Party Safe - Make a responsible decision when driving!

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STUSSY CONSTRUCTION& PAULSON ROCK PRODUCTS, INC

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JIMMY’S PIZZA(507)634-7004

33 West Main Street, Kasson________________________________________

STEVENSON INSURANCEPine Island (507) 356-8945

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KASSON LIQUOR STORE(507)634-7618 Main Street, Kasson

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ABEL SIGNS(507)634-6501

14 Mantorville Ave. N., Kasson________________________________________

KMTELECOM(507)634-2511 or 1-800-695-0850

18 2nd Ave. NW, Kassonwww.kmtel.com

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BYRON PET CLINIC(507)775-6738

25 Frontage Rd. NE, ByronDr. Kristi Frost •

www.byronpetclinic.com_____________________________________

HAROLD’S CLUB(507)374-9425 • Dodge Center

Have A Safe & Happy New Year________________________________________

SAFEWAY AGENCY OF MANTORVILLE

Joe Waugh, AgentPO Box 304, Mantorville • (507)635-5949 ________________________________________

CULLIGAN(507)634-2171

101 1st St. NW, Kassonwww.culligan.com________________________________________

EASTWOOD BANK(507)634-4444

109 S. Mantorville Ave., Kassonwww.eastwoodbank.com________________________________________

ERDMAN’S COUNTY MARKET(507)634-2731

19 2nd Ave. NW, Kassonwww.erdmanscountymarket.com________________________________________

XTREME FITNESS(507)634-9348

122 Main Street West, Kassonwww.xtremefitclub.com

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KASSON DENTAL(507)634-6421

305 West Main Street Kassonwww.kassondental.com

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by Randy Carlsen

For K-M SADD co-chairs junior Angela Ostroot andsenior Morgan Evenson, the first day of school was verytraumatic when they heard a Byron teen was killed when hervehicle ran into the back of a school bus. Later authoritiesrevealed the teen had been texting and driving when the fatalaccident occurred.

"It was a sad time for all of us," said Morgan Evenson.Today a top priority is to educate students about the danger oftexting and driving. In fact in the hallway near the studentexit is where students have placed their thumb prints and signed their names, which are pledges they will not text whiledriving.

Years ago SADD stood for Students Against DrunkDriving. The name was changed to Students AgainstDestructive Decisions to broaden the scope of the chapter toinclude the importance of wearing a seat belt, concern forfalling asleep at the wheel after being out late and the dangersof drinking and driving and drug use. Texting while driving isthe most recent "destructive decision" incorporated intoSADD.

The K-M SADD Chapter has a little over 20 active mem-bers.When taking a look at national statistics it's easy to real-ize there is a need for SADD chapters throughout the stateand around the country.

Three out of four high school students will have consumedalcohol (more than just a few sips) by the time they havegraduated from high school. About two-fifths (41%) of stu-dents have consumed alcohol by the eighth grade and one-fifth of eighth graders (nationally) have reported being drunkat least once in their life.

One alarming fact is that motor vehicle crashes remain the

number one cause of death among youth ages 15-20. Twenty-eight percent of 15-20 year olds killed in motor vehicle acci-dents have been drinking.

Angela became involved in SADD as a freshman. She saidher sister was president and served as a good role model.Morgan said the organization is something that she believesin and feels it is important to get the message out about notexting and saying no to drinking and drugs.

SADD holds a Red Ribbon Week in October when theyalso promote the no bullying message. The Red Ribbon cam-paign is designed to create awareness concerning the prob-lems related to use of tobacco, drugs and alcohol and to sup-port the decision to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Theyalso host a Sober Bowl in February and have a STARS(Students Teaching About Refusal Skills) program for fourthgraders. With STARS they talk to all fourth graders aboutrefusal skills and how to deal with peer pressure.

A big event this year will be the mock crash that takesplace at the high school involving Mayo I, the Kasson PoliceDepartment, sheriff's department, Kasson and MantorvilleFire Departments and the Dodge Center Ambulance Service.They do the drill every other year at K-M before prom.

In cooperation with the Dodge County Nursing Serviceand the Four Corners Partnership, SADD students will alsohead to the state capitol to lobby for higher taxes on tobaccoproducts.

Students have also been encouraged to make New Yearresolutions promising to make good decisions. They also signa pledge.

"I think we are making a difference about students makinggood decisions," said Morgan. "We have to keep promotingawareness," added Angela.

For SADD co-chairs no texting whiledriving a year round campaign

SADD co-chairs MorganEvenson and Angela Ostroothave emphasized the impor-tance of no texting and dri-ving, especially after theaccident the first day ofschool that killed 17-year-oldByron student DeianerahLogan.

The annual K-M SADD Sober Bowl promotes the fact students can have fun in an alcohol free environment. It ishard to believe this Sober Bowl took place on KMTelecom Field in late February because the weather was more likea fall day.

Junior Caitlyn Coy,SADD treasurer/public rela-tions, is one of the K-MHigh School students whohas signed a pledge andmade a New Year resolu-tion to make good deci-sions.

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For a Triton SADD activity last Tuesday studentsplayed a Plinko game where they had to answer DWI triv-ia questions. Submitted photo.

The City of Kasson and Dodge County have partneredwith the Minnesota State Patrol and 400 city and county lawenforcement agencies to conduct statewide DWI enforcementcrackdowns.

Kasson police officer Josh Hanson has been in charge ofthe program for the past seven years. Enhanced law enforce-ment have been out Thursday-Sunday the month ofDecember. The statewide campaign is coordinated by theMinnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office ofTraffic Safety. The theme is, “Drive sober or get pulled over”.

The DWI patrols include the Dodge County Sheriff’sDepartment, Kasson Police Department and the West

Concord Police Department. The law enforcement agenciesare part of the Dodge County Toward Zero Deaths (TZD)Safe Roads Coalition, facilitated by Dodge County PublicHealth. The Dodge County Highway Department, DodgeCenter Ambulance Service, public schools and insurancecompanies are also active in coalition meetings.

Josh Hanson said he does a lot of traffic work so beinginvolved in the December zero tolerance campaign ties inwith what he does anyway. HIs working partner is a canine,Liberty.

When a suspected drunk driver is stopped the humantouch is needed to do the testing. If drugs are suspected then

Liberty comes to the rescue and will sniff out avehicle. “If there are drugs the dog will findthem,” said Hanson.

They will look for a vehicle with any equip-ment violation or one that has taken a turn incor-rectly. Speeding or driving too slow can also be awarning sign. “We look for probable cause andgo from there,” said Hanson. Typically theKasson police officer said they can tell after acouple of sentences if a driver has been drinking.The field sobriety test will be the final “straw”that tells if someone has been drinking or doingdrugs.

Public relations and promoting zero tolerancehas helped get the word out to the public. Joshbelieves that has helped lower the number ofDWI arrests the past few years in Dodge County.“More people are being responsible,” said Josh.Instead of driving home from a bar they willleave a vehicle and get a ride or have a designat-ed driver.

As of December 19, there have been approxi-mately 1,300 people arrested for driving whileintoxicated in the state of Minnesota. In the lastthree Decembers 28 people were killed in crash-es caused by drunk drivers. Over the last fiveyears 651 people in Minnesota were killed incrashes involving a drunk driver.

If anyone suspects a drunk driver they areencouraged to call 911. Even though the numbersare down in Dodge County Josh Hanson insists,“They are still out there”.

December DWI campaign enforces safe driving

Kasson police officer Josh Hanson and K-9 Libertyteam up to do traffic patrol and keep the drunk drivers offour roads.

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13 W. Main St., Kassonwww.mckernfinancial.com

& JAN’S COSTUMES(507)634-5267

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(507)634-4004 211 w. Main St., Kasson

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SWENKE COMPANY, INC.(507)634-7778

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A SADD education opportunity is scheduled in thespring just before prom. A mock drill will take placeinvolving police, fire departments, Dodge CenterAmbulance Service and Mayo I. They do the drill everyother year at K-M before prom.

This vehicle and signs send a message to anyone who drives or even rides in a vehicle. This vehicle was hit bya drunk driver that injured two K-M students. Adam Fredericksen was critically injured and his girlfriend at the timewas also injured. The vehicle is pulled to different events as a constant reminder of what can happen to innocentpeople when they become a victim of a drunk driver. Ross and Mary Fredericksen placed the vehicle on a trailer andpulled it to different events and now the sheriff’s department has the vehicle and uses it as a prop to promote Safe& Sober.

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The New Year may be a significant event formany people. But the absurdities of the celebrationcannot escape a skeptic's mind.

It is often thought that the first visitors you seeafter ringing in the New Year would bring you goodor bad luck, depending on who you keep as friendsand enemies. That's why most people celebrating onNew Year's Eve often do so with friends and family.

On New Year's Eve, about 75% of American par-ties are with 20 people or less.

The modern ball that is dropped is made fromWaterford Crystal and weighs over 1,000 pounds.There are over 9,000 LED lights, but uses hardly anyenergy. The ball begins to drop at 11:59 and com-pletes the journey exactly at midnight to ring in theNew Year.

Time Square New Year's Eve ball was the result ofNew York City banning fireworks because they weretoo dangerous. The owner of the New York Timesarranged to have an illuminated 700 pound iron andwood ball to be lowered from the tower flagpole (70'up) precisely at midnight to signal the end of 1907.

Julius Caesar was the first to set January 1st as theNew Year. Caesar did so when he established theJulian calendar. The Julian calendar decreed that thenew year would occur on January 1st. The traditionof setting New Year's resolutions also dates back toBabylonian celebrations.

Many cultures prepare New Year's foods that arebelieved to influence good fortune; or, avoid dishesthat might cause misfortune. In Spanish-speakingcountries eating one grape at each stroke leading upto midnight (12 grapes for the next calendar year) isfor good luck.

"Auld Lang Syne" was written in the 1700's and isthe most popular New Year's song. The song isplayed at the strike of midnight. Guy Lombardo pop-

ularized the song with his band beginning in 1929.The United States annually manufactures more

than $475 million worth of effervescent wines,including sparkling wines and champagne. NewYear's eve the sparkling bubbly is the most populardrink-especially at the stroke of midnight.

The Dutch burn bonfires of Christmas trees on thestreet and launch fireworks New Year's Eve. Thefires are meant to purge the old and welcome in thenew.

A traditional southern New Year's dish is Hoppin'John-black eyed peas and ham hocks. An old sayinggoes, "Eat peas on New Year's Day to have plenty ofeverything the rest of the year.”

Other facts for the New Year....•On average, 12 newborns will be given to the

wrong parents daily.•A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne

will bounce up and down continuously from the bot-tom of the glass to the top.

•40% of McDonald's profits come from the sale ofHappy Meals.

•Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors. Also, ittook him 10 years to paint Mona Lisa's lips.

•Astronauts are not allowed to eat beans beforethey go into space because passing wind in a spacesuit damages it.

•Celery has negative calories! It takes more calo-ries to eat a piece of celery than the celery has in itto begin with. It's the same with apples!

•A tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion will makeit instantly go mad and sting itself to death.

Another New year approaching, 2012 almost gone!Another New year approaching, 2012 almost gone!

K-M Middle School sixth grade girls were attempting to build a fort withwhat little snow they had to work with. That all changed last Thursday whenthe first snow storm of the season hit and school was called off one daybefore the holiday break.

"Making resolutions is a cleansing ritual ofself assessment and repentance thatdemands personal honesty and, ultimately,reinforces humility. Breaking them is part ofthe cycle."

-Eric Zorn

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Regular School Board Meeting MinutesNovember 19, 2012

School Board Chair Chris McKern called the regular School Boardmeeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Ed Multi-Purpose Room.Board members Guy Paradise, Kent Harfmann, Chris McKern, CandyEllingworth, and Student Representative Camille Snyder were present.Board members Judy Thompson, Jill Minette-Stacey, and Ryan Thomaswere absent. Superintendent Mark D. Matuska, Grounds & MaintenanceCoordinator JJ Williams, Activities Director Aaron Wilke, SpecialEducation Director Darcey Reker, Community Education Director JanelleKirsch, and Principals Jerry Reker, Michelle Krell, and Al Hodge were alsopresent. Curriculum Instruction & Assessment Director Kelly Braun wasabsent.

Candy Ellingworth made a motion, seconded by Kent Harfmann, toapprove the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.

School Board Chair Chris McKern introduced the recipients for ‘KoMetKommendations’ recognizing the following with a KoMet Koin for theiroutstanding achievements and/or dedication to K-M Schools:

Maddie Werth and McKenzie Johnson for helpful, friendly behavior;Olivia Larson and Mikayla Grant for honesty; Cody Bendickson, MadisonWilke, Jacob Buchl, and Derek Wiebke were the High School Students forthe month; Derek Wiebke for State Cross Country; Laurel Ramer for Ms.Soccer MN; the entire girls’ soccer team for State Girls Soccer; and AbbyManitz for making first team all-state volleyball.

School Board Chair Chris McKern read the KoMet Kuestion; a triviaquestion posted on K-M’s website monthly to give viewers a chance to sub-mit answers. All correct answers entered are put into a drawing for a chanceto win lunch with the superintendent and home-game passes to include onefree hot dog, popcorn, and soda. This month, Cindy Rendler, was the win-ner by having the closest guess to the correct answer. KoMet Kuestion:How many current Kasson Chamber of Commerce members are Kasson-Mantorville graduates? Answer: 21.

ZED Director, Carol Anhalt, presented K-M Special Ed Director, DarcyReker, with a Certificate of Achievement award for demonstrating commit-ment to implementing special education programs that exceed requirementsand are reflective of the dedication of the administration, school staff, andcommunity. Darcy, in turn, presented this award to Superintendent Matuskaand the Board.

Guy Paradise made a motion, seconded by Kent Harfmann, to approvethe following donations to K-M Schools for a total value of $8670.39. Themotion passed unanimously.

MASA rebate award for P-Card system use - $475.67 to K-M SchoolsKen Paulson Family - $840.00 to K-M FFAKevin Connelly - $332.57 to K-M FFASheryl Sorgenfrie - $350 to K-M FFAJoann Colvin - knit hats & scarves, est. value $70 to KMESAnn Meyer - used books, est. value $200 to KMESKwik Trip Milk Moola - $485.00 to KMES$1783.16 from Kasson Mantorville Youth Basketball for a coach$2229.09 from K-M Wrestling Booster Club for a coach$105 from KM Track and Field Booster Club for updating school

records display$1799.90 from KM Football Boosters for the purchase of 10 varsity

football helmets for the 2013 and beyond seasonNegotiation Committee Chair reported that a follow-up meeting needs

to be scheduled. Personnel Committee Chair presented the final version ofa survey developed for administrative staff to measure the superintendent’sgoals and achievements. The Board expressed the survey lookedrespectable. Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, November 20, to dis-cuss the 2013 Operating Levy.

The Board commended Principal Krell’s administrative report on theimproved bully survey results and the organization of the survey.

Superintendent Matuska presented updates on the Safe Routes toSchools grant, the Technology Plan progress, and Schools for EquityEducation.

School Board Student Representative Camille Snyder highlighted theevents in the High School during anti-bullying week and explained the cur-rent student council venture to sell candy grams to buy toys for children inneed during the holidays.

Chris McKern made a motion, seconded by Guy Paradise, to approvethe bills. The motion carried unanimously.

Kent Harfmann made a motion, seconded by Candy Ellingworth, toapprove the consent agenda, which included October 15, 2012, SchoolBoard meeting minutes, November 13, 2012, Special Closed School Boardmeeting minutes, and November 14, 2012, Special School Board meetingto Canvass Election Results, along with the following personnel items. Themotion passed unanimously.

I recommend the following for approval:

EMPLOYMENT: POSITION: EFFECTIVE DATE:

Hailey Sivahop JV Softball Coach Spring 2013Paul Mann C Squad Softball Coach Spring 2013Amy Olson .5 Performance B Dance Coach 10/22/2012Anna Brownlow .5 Performance B Dance Coach 10/22/2012Erik Myron Gr 7 Girls Basketball Coach 10/22/2012Jay Andrist JH Wrestling Coach 10/22/2012

RESIGNATIONS: POSITION: EFFECTIVE DATE:

Kelly Backhaus Title I Paraprofessional 12/14/2012Bryce Gransee HS Evening Cleaner 11/2/2012

LEAVE POSITION: EFFECTIVEOF ABSENCE: DATE:Leah Brogan ES Paraprofessional 11/19/12 - 1/3/13Stacy Fox HS Spec Ed Teacher 5/20/13 - 6/6/13Mark Brambrink Bus Driver 12/3/12-12/21/12Kami Anderson Bus Driver 1/26/13-3/2/13

The first reading for School Board Policy 616 School District SystemAccountability occurred.

Bob Hasz informed the board on the dollar amount the school is receiv-ing for the previously mentioned Literacy Aid. This will be just under$148,000, which is similar to the anticipated total.

There will be a budget discussion with new school board members onDecember 3, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. in the District Office Board Room 110.

The next School Board Work Session is scheduled for December 3,2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the District Office Board Room 110.

There will be a Welcome & Thank-You Gathering for all new and cur-rent board members on December 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the ZumbroValley Golf Course.

MSBA Phase I training for new board members is December 6, 2012, at6:00 p.m. at the Southeast Service Cooperative in Rochester.

The next School Board Regular Meeting is scheduled for December 17,2012, at 7:00 p.m., in the Community Ed Multi-Purpose Room.

The Organizational Board meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2013, at6:00 p.m., in the District Office Board Room 110.

Candy Ellingworth made a motion, seconded by Guy Paradise, toadjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,Kent Harfmann, ClerkKasson-Mantorville Schools District 204

Kasson-Mantorville School District 204Special School Board Work Session Minutes

December 3, 2012School Board Chair Chris McKern called the School Board Work

Session to order at 6:00 p.m. in the District Board Room 110. Board mem-bers Jill Minette-Stacey, Kent Harfmann, Chris McKern, CandyEllingworth, and Judy Thompson were present as well as SuperintendentMark D. Matuska, Business Manager Bob Hasz, Transportation DirectorLarry Meeker, Athletic Director Aaron Wilke, Maintenance and OperationsDirector JJ Williams, and School Board Elect members Brandon Madery,Rob Hamlin, and Missy Swarts. Board members Guy Paradise and RyanThomas were absent.

After Chris McKern added Introduction of Board Elect members to theagenda, Jill Minette-Stacey made a motion, seconded by Judy Thompson toapprove the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.

Candy Ellingworth made a motion, seconded by Jill Minette-Stacey toapprove the consent agenda, which included November 19, 2012, regularschool board meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously.

Bob Hasz presented a capital expenditures spreadsheet that summarizedexpenses from previous years as well as preliminary requests from each dis-

KASSON-MANTORVILLE SCHOOLDISTRICT 204 BOARD MINUTES

trict department director. Bob is anticipating less capital dollars to be avail-able once the spreadsheet is updated to reflect enrollment numbers. Eventhough many listed capital expenditure items may not be funded, compilingthis list yearly is important for the district to keep track of these needs.Some of the “big ticket” items listed were described in further detail for theboard. Once the Admin team prioritizes the most essential items to be fund-ed, that list will be provided to the Land and Facilities Committee for fur-ther review. The board desires capital expenditure priorities be identifiedusing the district’s vision, mission, and goals with focus on improving stu-dent learning.

MSBA Phase I Training for New Board Members is Dec. 6, 2012, at6:00 p.m. at SSC Rochester.

The next Regular Board Meeting is December 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. inthe Community Ed Building.

The Organizational Board Meeting is Jan. 7, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in theDistrict Board Rm 110.

MSBA Phase I Training (2nd option) is Jan. 15, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. atMinneapolis Hilton.

MSBA Phase II Training for New Members is Jan. 16, 2013, at 8:15 a.m.at Minneapolis Hilton.

MSBA 92nd Annual Leadership Conference is Jan. 17-18, 2013 atMinneapolis Convention Center. All board members are encouraged toattend.

Chris McKern called for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m.Judy Thompson made a motion, seconded by Kent Harfmann to adjourn themeeting. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,Kent Harfmann, ClerkKasson-Mantorville Schools District 204

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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-TION OF THE DEBT ANDIDENTITY OF THE ORIGINALCREDITOR WITHIN THE TIMEPROVIDED BY LAW IS NOTAFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,that default has occurred in theconditions of the followingdescribed mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE:01/09/2006

MORTGAGOR(S): DavidRandsome Hain, a single man.

MORTGAGEE: MortgageElectronic Registration Systems,Inc. as nominee for America'sWholesale Lender

Transaction Agent: MortgageElectronic Registration System,Inc.

Transaction Agent Mortgage IDNo: 1000157-0006317212-2

Lender or Broker: America'sWholesale Lender

Servicer: Bank of America,N.A.

Mortgage Originator: America'sWholesale Lender

DATE AND PLACE OFRECORDING: Recorded January30, 2006,Dodge County Recorder,Document No. A164535.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT-GAGE: Assigned to: Bank ofAmerica, National Association assuccessor by merger to BAC HomeLoans Servicing, LP fkaCountrywide Home LoansServicing, LP Dated: March 20,2012,Recorded April 02,2012,Dodge County Recorder,Document No. A195959.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OFPROPERTY: The West 165 feet ofTract "G" in the City of Kasson,Minnesota; also described as: TheWest 165 feet of the followingdescribed tract: Commencing atthe center of Mantorville Street(now Avenue) 4 47/100 and 2/9chains North of the Northwest cor-ner of Block 2 in the Village ofKasson, thence North 1 chain 111/9 links, thence East 4 chains and50 links, thence South 1 chain 111/9 links, thence West 4 chains and50 links to the place of beginning;being a part of what is known asTract "G" in Bunker's Addition tothe Village of Kasson.

REGISTERED PROPERTY:No

TAX PARCEL NO.:243510750

ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:408 N Mantorville AveKasson, MN 55944COUNTY IN WHICH PROP-

ERTY IS LOCATED: DodgeORIGINAL PRINCIPAL A -

MOUNT OF MORTGAGE:$84,000.00

AMOUNT DUE ANDCLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OFDATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDINGTAXES, IF ANY, PAID BYMORTGAGEE: $78,918.26

That prior to the commence-ment of this mortgage foreclosureproceeding Mortgagee/Assignee ofMortgagee complied with allnotice requirements as required bystatute; that no action or proceed-ing has been instituted at law orotherwise to recover the debtsecured by said mortgage, or anypart thereof;

PURSUANT to the power ofsale contained in said mortgage,the above described property willbe sold by the Sheriff of said coun-ty as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE:Thursday, January 03, 2013, 11:00a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff'sMain Office, Dodge CountyCourthouse, City of Mantorville to

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pay the debt then secured by saidMortgage, and taxes, if any, on saidpremises, and the costs and dis-bursements, including attorneys'fees allowed by law subject toredemption within 6 months fromthe date of said sale by the mort-gagor(s), their personal representa-tives or assigns.

DATE TO VACATE PROPER-TY: The date on or before whichthe mortgagor must vacate theproperty if the mortgage is not rein-stated under Minnesota Statutessection 580.30 or the propertyredeemed under MinnesotaStatutes section 580.23 is07/03/2013 at 11:59 p.m. If theforegoing date is a Saturday,Sunday or legal holiday, then thedate to vacate is the next businessday at 11:59 p.m.

MORTGAGOR(S) RE LEAS -ED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIG-ATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE

THE TIME ALLOWED BYLAW FOR REDEMPTION BYTHE MORTGAGOR, THEMORT GAGOR’S PERSONALREPRESENTATIVES OR AS -SIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TOFIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIALORDER IS ENTERED UNDERMINNESOTA STATUTES SEC-TION 582.032, DETERMINING,AMONG OTHER THINGS,THAT THE MORTGAGED PRE -MISES ARE IMPROVED WITHA RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGOF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS,ARE NOT PROPERTY USED INAGRICULTURAL PRODUC-TION, AND ARE ABANDONED.Dated: November 06, 2012Bank of America, NationalAssociation as successor by merger to BAC Home LoansServicing, LP fka CountrywideHome Loans Servicing, LPAssignee of MortgageePeterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A.By: Steven H. BrunsAttorneys for:Bank of America, NationalAssociation as successor by merger to BAC Home LoansServicing, LP fka CountrywideHome Loans Servicing, LPAssignee of Mortgagee55 E. 5th St., Suite 800St. Paul, MN 55101(651) 209-7599THIS IS A COMMUNICATIONFROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.16751-120920 C:47-52c

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FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,that the above Mortgage Fore -closure Sale is hereby postponed toThursday, February 07, 2013, at11:00 a.m., Sheriff's Main Office,Dodge County Courthouse, City ofMantorville in said County andState.Dated: December 18, 2012Bank of America, NationalAssociation as successor by merger to BAC Home LoansServicing, LP fka CountrywideHome Loans Servicing, LPAssignee of MortgageePeterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A.By: Steven H. BrunsAttorneys for:Bank of America, NationalAssociation as successor by merger to BAC Home LoansServicing, LP fka CountrywideHome Loans Servicing, LPAssignee of Mortgagee55 E. 5th St., Suite 800St. Paul, MN 55101(651) 291-895516751-120920 F:1c

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Ethan is a nine-year-old boy who likes to build things and play video games. He wants a Big Brother to help him build a swing set and watch TV with. Ethan is one of more than 100 children waiting for a Big Brother or

Big Sister. Consider giving a life-changing gift this holiday season—the gift of mentoring—and change a child’s life for the better, forever.

For more information on enrolling your child or volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters, visit

www.bbbsofsouthernmn.org, call 507-414-0308, or email robyn.goldy@bbbsofsouthernmn.org.

sale is only good on an 18 mo. membership