By Rev. Debra Jene Collum Chatfield UMC We now enter the season after Pentecost. The long season in the church year where there are no high holy days. Where we dress the altar in green and it stays that way for a long time. The season is often called “ordinary time.” This is referring to the idea that we are in a time of simply living as ordinary human beings one day after … [Read more...]
Swimming Pool Preparedness Plan approved
At the June 8 Chatfield City Council meeting, a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan was approved for the swimming pool, which is one of the last steps needed to open the pool. Brian Burkholder said the pool has been inspected and once the Preparedness Plan is submitted to Olmsted County the pool could open at 50% capacity (189 people). The plan details how the pool will operate during … [Read more...]
Gary “Amos” Wayne Hanson
On Thursday, May 28, 2020 Gary Wayne Hanson (Amos), loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 58 years old. Amos was born on July 21st, 1961 in Harmony, Minn., to Bob and Janice (Finley) Hanson. Gary grew up in Chatfield, Minn., with his eight siblings on the family farm. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1979. In his younger years he … [Read more...]
City Charter amendment discussed
The Charter Commission has recommended certain amendments to the Charter of the city of Chatfield. A public hearing was held regarding the commission’s proposal at the May 26 city council meeting held via WebEx. The Charter Commission is an independent/separate body made up of 15 Chatfield citizens. When the commission makes a recommendation to the city council to amend the … [Read more...]
Notice of Public Hearing To Consider a Variance Request Pursuant to Section 113-108 of The Chatfield City Code
Notice of Public Hearing To Consider a Variance Request Pursuant to Section 113-108 of The Chatfield City Code Notice is hereby given that the Chatfield Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, June 1, 2020 to hear public comments on a proposed variance request. The hearing is scheduled to be held in the City Council Chambers of the Thurber … [Read more...]
Possible pool opening discussed
The Chatfield City Council discussed the uncertainty associated with the hoped for opening of the swimming pool at their May 11 meeting held via WebEx. Brian Burkholder, Public Works, and Ryan Priebe, Water superindendent, have been in contact with Olmsted County Public Health. They are waiting for guidelines from Governor Walz. Burkholder said we will have to follow rules … [Read more...]
City of Chatfield Public Notice
Notice of Public Hearing – City of Chatfield
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of Chatfield, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in conjunction with its regularly scheduled city council meeting, which begins at 7:00 p.m., at the Thurber Municipal Building, located at 21 Second Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923, on a recommendation made by the Charter Commission of the City of … [Read more...]
Norma C. Horsman
Norma C. Horsman, 92, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Norma Carrie Day was born on October 10, 1927, in Spring Valley to Dewey and Bernice (Johnson) Day. She graduated from Spring Valley High School, and went on to get her hairdressing degree. On June 14, 1944, she married Hartley M. Horsman in Spring Valley. … [Read more...]
Carol Lorraine Rain
On May 1, 2020, Carol Lorraine Rain, age 74, of Chatfield, Minn., entered Heaven’s gates to meet our Lord and Savior and was finally reunited with her beloved son Jamie. Carol was born on September 19, 1945, in Cresco, Iowa, to Robert and Lorraine (Bakken) Greenslade where she grew up on their family farm south of Harmony, Minn. She attended country school for eight years … [Read more...]