At the February 22 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, the potential benefits of working with a consultant to better identify longer-term goals, along with a work plan, was discussed at length. A proposal from HueLife was under consideration at a cost of $6,500 for consultant services. City Clerk Joel Young said they could hire a facilitator to help them identify a clear … [Read more...]
Caledonia Public Works employees complimented for their swift work plowing city streets
Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder called the Caledonia City Council’s regular meeting to order on Monday evening, February 22, at 6:02 p.m. in the city auditorium. City council members in attendance included Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Councilmember Robert “Bob” Klug was absent. The City Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda. Included were … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board approves in-person, full-time for all grades
The Chatfield School Board met in special session on February 17, 2021, with all members present. Also present were Superintendent Harris, Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson, and teacher Jay Harstad. The meeting was held to finalize the new K-12 learning plan. At the last board meeting there was a discussion of implementing in-person learning on a full-time basis and … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Greetings Fillmore County Journal readers
By Pastor Nissa Peterson Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches My name is Pastor Nissa Peterson. I serve at Chatfield Lutheran Church and Root Prairie Lutheran Church, in Chatfield and rural Fountain, respectively. I am happy to get this chance to share scripture and prayer with you! I wanted to share with you a reflection on a scripture reading from 1 Timothy … [Read more...]
Robert LeRoy Steinbrink
Robert LeRoy Steinbrink, 88, of Chatfield, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. Robert was born September 3, 1932, in Kendall, Wis., to Francis and Gertrude (Grant) Steinbrink. Robert graduated from Austin High School in 1950. On October 17, 1950, he married Jacquelyn Rutledge at the Queen of Angels Parish, in Austin, Minn. He … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board moving closer to in-person learning
At the February 10, 2021, Chatfield School Board meeting, these board members were present: Katie Priebe, Josh Thompson, Lanny Isensee and Jill Harstad, as well as Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Board members Matt McMahon and Tom Keefe joined the meeting via Zoom. Also present was Superintendent Ed Harris, and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Shane McBroom, … [Read more...]
Kudos to Chatfield Alliance
The Chatfield City Council met in-person/virtually on February 8. Councilor Josh Broadwater thanked the Chatfield Alliance, a community collaborative working to promote Chatfield, for their efforts to organize ChillFest. Mother nature definitely put the chill in ChillFest. Councilor Paul Novotny noted 35-40 people were tough and endured the freezing cold temperatures while … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions: Health – gift and task
By Pastor Mark Docken Chatfield Lutheran Church Root Prairie Lutherand Church Gift: We fail to notice the marvel of how much health we have and the mystery of how much health goes on around us and within us. Powerful industries keep us so focused on what could be wrong with us that we fail to notice the gift of how well our bodies and spirits function. Ours is an age of … [Read more...]
Margaret “Dolly” Zincke
Margaret Dolores “Dolly” Zincke, 98, lived a full life and passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at the Chosen Valley Care Center. Dolly was born December 15, 1922, to Melvin and Katherine (Lynch) Jacobson in Chatfield. Her mother died when she was a young girl and Dolly, with the help of her Grandma Jacobson, Grandma Lynch and her Aunt … [Read more...]
Teresa “Tessa” Conway
Teresa “Tessa” Marie Conway passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her parents’ home on February 2, 2021. She was 55. Tessa is survived by her parents Anthony (Jim) and Janet (Birch) Conway, her daughters Melissa McConnell (Patrick Heusinkveld) and Ashley McConnell (Kajuan Parker), her loyal companion Bogie, her grandchildren Olivea, Emme, and Allison Heusinkveld; Destiny and … [Read more...]