Houston football got three rushing TD’s from senior QB Harry Chiglo to blast L-O 48-6. The Hurricanes (3-0) are tied atop the South-East with #1 GM (3-0) and #2 SG (3-0). Bailey Barnes went 25-25 serving with 3 aces and 25 assists as FC volleyball swept Southland. Kenzie Broadwater went 27-29 serving with 7 aces, 6 kills, and 14 digs in a sweep of L-A. Cassidy Ruud had 22 digs … [Read more...]
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Kingsland sets tax levy
The Kingsland School Board met September 19 in regular session. All members were present: Doug Plaehn, Deb Larson, Kristin Beck, Troy Asher, Gwen Howard and Ann Oeltjen, along with Superintendent John McDonald. The board unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including resignations/hires/lane changes of several employees. The board then heard public thanks given by … [Read more...]
Helen Marie Mercer
Helen Marie Mercer, 81, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Chosen Valley Care Center. Helen was born September 1, 1935 in Chatfield to George and Laura (Mohlke) Allen. She grew up in the Chatfield community, graduating from Chatfield High School in 1953. On June 15, 1957 she married Walter “Wally” Mercer Jr. at the Sumner Center … [Read more...]
Orville Tangen
Orville Edne Tangen, 99, of Chatfield, died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus. Orville was born October 9, 1916 on a farm in Chatfield Township to Theodore and Alma (Asleson) Tangen. He enlisted in the Army in 1941 Fifth Armored Division stationed in New York and later shipped overseas to Europe (March 1943.) First he was a cook for … [Read more...]
Jennifer Lee
Jennifer Yvonne Lee, 41, of Lanesboro, and formerly of Crosby, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Jennifer was born September 17, 1975 in Crosby to Michael and LeOra (Zenke) Lind. She graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School. She met the love of her life, Mitch Lee, at a country music festival that neither were supposed to be … [Read more...]
FCJ Staff
Award Winning Team! OFFICE STAFF Jason Sethre Publisher, National Accounts Manager, Sales jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Amanda Sethre Associate Publisher amanda@fillmorecountyjournal.com Ellen Whalen Assistant Editor news@fillmorecountyjournal.com Paul Trende Sports Director sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com Jeff Kale Graphic … [Read more...]
Police Reports ~ 9/19/16
Chatfield Police Departmnt Heather Lynn Kiffer, 39, Altura, Minn.; 6/14/2016, Snow Removal Parking, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Jace Michael Schmidt, 18, Wykoff, Minn.; 8/19/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Michael Jon Schultz, 24, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/8/2016, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay … [Read more...]
F & M Community Bank meets with Rep. Tim Walz
Representatives of F & M Community Bank recently met with U. S. Representative Tim Walz at the bank’s office in Rochester. Dan Christianson, CEO; Charles Aug, President; Jim Oeltjenbruns, Senior Vice President; and Mike Tuohy, Board Member, met with Congressman Walz to discuss various community banking concerns. “Congressman Walz was very cordial and interested in hearing … [Read more...]
Mill Creek Habitat project to begin
At the Chatfield City Council’s September 12 meeting ,soil scientist Luke Lunde said the 1,200 linear foot project, which will include a fishing pier, will begin next week from the bridge on Division St. south. It is expected to be completed by mid October. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. The bid from Barth Construction came in at $69,276.56 or about 4% over the … [Read more...]
Cross Country
(9/8 & 9/10) Hayfield Invite (Kingsland’s girls finished 4th (of 12). Amelia Staat (8th) and Marina Schwanke (17th) finished top 20. The Knight boys finished 11th (of 13). Wesley Dean (47th) was their top finisher. At the Oaks Golf Course) La Crescent ‘Crazy Buffalo’ Invite (Top seven, versus five, runners scored. LARP boys took 4th (of 9). Dylan Linder (13th overall) … [Read more...]