Pearl L. (Moger) Bue, 93, passed away November 25, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield. Pearl attended grade school at rural Gribben Valley and graduated from Preston High School in 1943. On July 17, 1943, she married Odell A. Bue at Rev. Nestande’s parsonage in Lanesboro. They lived briefly in Bagley before settling in Lanesboro, where they raised two children, … [Read more...]
Jean E. Volkman
Jean E. Volkman, 85, formerly of Lewiston, Minn., died Friday, November 15, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield, Minn. Jean Hamilton was born September 5, 1934, in La Crosse, Wis., to John and Gladine (Moen) Hamilton. She married Wilbert F. Volkman on November 22, 1952. She is survived by her two children, Sherry (Dennis) Zeise, Medford, Minn., and Rocky (Julie) … [Read more...]
Citizen Alert System in Chatfield
At the November 12 Chatfield City Council meeting Brian Burkholder encouraged Chatfield residents to go to the city’s website and enroll in the Citizen Alert System through Rochester Alert. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. The alert system sends out notifications of snowplowing, water breaks, and street closings. The system especially aids in the notification of those who … [Read more...]
Chatfield Schools honor veterans
At the November 12, 2019 Chatfield School Board meeting, all board members were present along with Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant and Krista O’Connor, business manager. Also present were principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Superintendent Ed Harris was not present. Under board committees, board member Katie Priebe talked about the meeting of the Activities … [Read more...]
Chatfield and Preston promote projects for state bonding
The Senate Capital Investment Committee tour visited Fillmore County on Wednesday, October 6. Chatfield EDA made their pitch for Phase II plans for the Chatfield Center for the Arts and Preston promoted a Preston to Carimona segment of the bike trail along with an ask for additional funding for the future veterans home. Center for the Arts Michael Martin made it clear … [Read more...]
Genevieve Arline (Hanson) Brown
Genevieve Arline (Hanson) Brown, 93, passed away on October 30, 2019, after a short illness at her home in Princeton, Minn. Gen was born on April 13, 1926, to Emily (Tucker) Hanson and Tedeman Hanson in Irving, Wis. Gen was the second youngest of nine children. After graduation, she worked as a conductorette on the Minneapolis street car lines where she met the love of … [Read more...]
Housing development TIF district
During the October 28 Chatfield City Council meeting, a joint meeting was held with the EDA to consider the creation of a tax increment financing (TIF) district for the “Gjere Addition”. EDA chair Mike Tuohy called the EDA meeting to order before the public hearing began. During the public hearing Chris Giesen explained that Mike and Julie Sogla purchased about 10 acres … [Read more...]
Chatfield recognizes a remarkable citizen
At the October 14 Chatfield City Council meeting Mayor Russ Smith read a proclamation honoring one of the city’s own, Betty Lou Balcome. Smith listed the many contributions of leadership and service Balcome gave to the city over her lifetime. Betty Lou was one of the original fruitcake bakers of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church and she continued to do that for over 50 years. … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates: Rick Lowrey Chatfield School Board
1. Tell us about yourself. I’ve been married to my wife Lorri for nearly 22 years. We moved to Chatfield 15 years ago from Colorado in search of a small-town environment and a better education system to raise our children in. I am a father of three children: Jason (20), Maggie (19), and Aaron (17). I am a heavy-equipment operator by trade of the Local 49. 2. Why are you … [Read more...]
Paul R. Gathje
Paul R. Gathje, 85, a longtime Stewartville, Minn., farmer and auctioneer, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, after a short illness with cancer. Paul Ralph Gathje was born on July 14, 1934, in Dover, Minn., to Raymond and Martha (Brandt) Gathje. He grew up and attended school in Pleasant Grove and Stewartville and served in the U.S. Army. Paul was married on April … [Read more...]