The new Chatfield swimming pool opened on June 7. On an unusually cool June 13 evening, Mayor Russ Smith stood before the new pool for a special dedication to celebrate the culmination of months and months of planning. He credited the Pool Committee (Julie Henry, Alesha Worden, Kari Fredricks, Greg LaPlante, Ed Harris, Kari Njos, Shari Harmann, Michelle Thompson, and Melissa … [Read more...]
Pauly’s Canton Pub will treat you right
Paul and Patti Stevenson know a thing or two about the restaurant business. Patti stated, “He’s been cooking for 31 years, and I was pretty much raised with it.” So when they opened Pauly’s Canton Pub in May of this year, they knew what they were getting into. And so far, it seems to be going well. Paul had worked as the head cook at Susie’s Roadhouse in Ostrander for … [Read more...]
Semcac’s Rushford and Preston Food Shelves participating in Open Your Heart to the Hungry & Homeless
The Preston and Rushford Food Shelves are participating in the 2019 Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Summer Challenge, a donation drive sponsored by Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless and Hunger Solutions, that takes place in July. As a member of Hunger Solutions Minnesota, Semcac is eligible to receive a percentage of grant funds designated for this … [Read more...]
Unemployment holds at 3.3% Professional and business service jobs up 1,800 over the month
Minnesota gained 100 jobs in May according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 3.3% in May and the U.S. unemployment rate was 3.6%. April’s job gain was revised downward from 3,600 jobs to 200, and annual gains fell to 4,164 jobs or … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board approves 2019-2020 balanced budget
At the June 5, 2019, board meeting all board members were present except for Lanny Isensee. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowery, Business Manager Karyl Lyon and principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. A group of sixth graders with their teacher Jodi Daniels gave a presentation on what they did for their Genius Hour project … [Read more...]