Jason Boynton, Smith Schafer & Associates, LTD., presented Chatfield’s financial summary and audit for 2018 at the council’s April 8 meeting. The city received an unmodified “clean” opinion. Financial statements are fairly stated. Boynton said there are no concerns to bring to the council’s attention. The city had about a 6% increase in tax capacity over 2017. The … [Read more...]
Chatfield Early Childhood
Early childhood is a time for exploring, discovering, and learning. That is the foundation of the Chatfield early childhood programs. Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) provides opportunities for parents and children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers) to interact in an inviting, stimulating environment. Age appropriate activities, stories and songs challenge and … [Read more...]
Softball Preview
Chatfield Gophers > Head Coach: Jerry Chase (new). 2018 finishes: 15-2 in TRC (4th straight West title), 19-4 overall (1AA East Runner-Up, lost to Lourdes in Section 1AA “Final Three” game). Key Returnees: Lexi Chase (Jr. P/OF, 1st Team Class AA All-State, 3-time All-TRC), Belle Berg (Sr. SS, 2nd Team All-State, 3-time All-TRC), Carlie Berge (Jr. P/1B, All-TRC), McKenna … [Read more...]
Hot Shots
Track is off and running. Anika Reiland (55, 200, 4x200) and Riley Queensland (400, H-Jump, 4x200) each had three firsts, helping GMLOK to the Byron Indoor girls team title. LFCMC’s Carson Kiehne started his season strongly (see AOTW). Chatfield’s Ben Muller had three firsts (200, 400) amidst two meets (Luther, Byron). … [Read more...]
Luther High Indoor Invite
(RPH, Chatfield, and L-A competed. Gophers 1sts: B. Muller (200, 400), R. Burnett (55), Zayda Priebe (400), T. McMahon (800), Beatrice Martin (1,600), and Rebecca Fox (55-H). Gopher individual 2nds: Lauren Cole (200, H-Jump), K. Gomez (400), S. Allen (800), Izzy Berg (1,600), Chance Backer (400), and M. Perez (T-Jump). RPH 1sts: A. Papenfus (200), E. Geiwitz (L-Jump), A. Van … [Read more...]
D-E Early Bird
(LFCMC, RPH, SC and D-E competed, county schools not running most top athletes. Burros 1sts: Kelly Ristau (100-H, 300-H), Jeremy O’Connor (3,200) and the guys 4x100 (N. Betz, Gage Highum, Ryan Kelly, Trenten Chiglo)) Byron Indoor at RCTC (GMLOKS girls took first, Chatfield fifth (of 5). Chatfield boys took second, GMLOKS fourth. GMLOKS 1sts: A. Reiland (55, 200), R. … [Read more...]
Chatfield board continues budget cuts
At the April 3, board meeting, all board members were present along with Superintendent Ed Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowery, Business Manager Karyl Lyon and Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Shane McBroom, elementary principal reported that MCA testing for grade three and grade five students will be completed this week. Students have filled their … [Read more...]
Twiford St. development agreement amended
Chris Giesen, economic development coordinator, described EDA recommended changes to a development agreement with DGI Minnesota, Inc. at the Chatfield City Council’s March 11 meeting. Due to some title issues that the EDA is working to resolve, it has become necessary to allow time extensions and also some language changes to the development agreement. Giesen said the … [Read more...]
Vera Redalen House
Vera Redalen House, 91, of Chatfield, died peacefully Thursday, February 21, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Vera was born on February 24, 1927, in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, to Andrew and Floy (Clawson) Jones. She married her first husband, Theron Marvel Redalen, on September 20, 1945. Marvel passed away in 2003, and she was remarried to Lyle Frank House on February 14, … [Read more...]
Radar speed sign for Hillside Drive
In an effort to control traffic speed on Hillside Dr., the Chatfield City Council approved the purchase of a solar radar sign at the council’s February 11 meeting. There have complaints and letters from the public concerning traffic speeds on this hill. Burkholder was directed by the Public Services committee to get some quotes. A quote from General Traffic Controls for a … [Read more...]