Ardith Plank, 88, of Chatfield, passed away on June 18, 2018. Ardith was born on May 18, 1930, to Gerold and Alice (Norton) Casler in Winona, Minn. She attended school in Winona and received her GED from RCTC. Ardith married James T. Plank on January 31, 1953, in Winona. The couple honeymooned in the Blue Ridge Mountains; her favorite memory was picking daffodils along … [Read more...]
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Government this week
Monday, June 18 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21 • Houston School Board, High School Libary, 6 p.m. • Fillmore County Planning Commission, … [Read more...]
Enterprise Drive project nears completion
The Chatfield City Council breezed through a light agenda at their June 11 meeting. City Engineer Matt Mohs explained that the final lift/wear course on Enterprise Dr. will be completed by the end of June. The fourth pay estimate to Edge Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $137,641.55 was approved. There is a 5% retainage in the amount of $30,579.29. The project at this point … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Natalia May Sprung, 20, Rochester, Minn.; 5/19/2018, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Diego Andres Correa Bravo, 18, Rochester, Minn.; 5/22/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Amber Lee Finley, 38, Harmony, Minn.; 4/20/2018, Expired Driver’s License - Over One Year - No Minnesota … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central providing free meals to children during summer
Fillmore Central Public Schools #2198 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and meet nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The meals will be served at Fillmore Central Elementry, door #17, 702 Chatfield Street, Preston, Minn. Breakfast and lunch will be served … [Read more...]
Fillmore County declares State of Emergency
At the June 12 County Board meeting, commissioners declared a State of Emergency due to significant damage to public property as a result of flooding caused by the heavy rains on June 9-10. Emergency Manager Don Kullot reported that portions of the county received 5 to 8.5 inches of rain. In a letter to Joseph Kelly, director of Minnesota Department of Public Safety, a … [Read more...]
Number of property sales up in the county
The annual County Board of Appeal and Equalization held on June 12 began with commissioners reciting an oath administered by County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman. County Assessor Cindy Blagsvedt reviewed the duties and rules and gave the assessment summary. Property is valued and classified as of January 2, 2018. Sales in all areas increased over the prior year. There were 298 … [Read more...]
Rebecca “Becky” Asleson
Rebecca “Becky” Asleson died Saturday June 9, 2018, after a battle with cancer. She was 73. Becky was born on November 22, 1944, to Cleo and Bernice Miller in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She was a Chosen Valley High School graduate and graduated with honors from Mankato State College in 1967, with a double major in Business Administration and History. On July 1, 1967, she married … [Read more...]
Correction
In the June 4, 2018, edition of the Fillmore County Journal, an article regarding Chatfield Township included a statement by Josh Thompson that indicated Ross Goldsmith is the head of Chatfield Township Zoning and a member of Chatfield Township Board. This was an inaccurate statement. … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, June 11 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 3 p.m. • Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City … [Read more...]