The Chatfield School Board met on May 1, 2019, in the high school forum room. All board members were present as were Ed Harris, superintendent; Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant; Karyl Lyons, business manager; Kristi Cook, technology integration specialist and Student Senate Representatives Jack Tuohy and Nathan Goldsmith. Kristi Cook, outgoing integration technology … [Read more...]
Gladys (Horstmann) Karver
Gladys Marie (Horstmann) Karver, 90, passed away Friday, April 26,2019, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Gladys was born December 25, 1928, to Henry William Horstmann and Clara (Schmidt) Horstmann. She was the youngest of six children. She was four years old when she and family moved from Jordan Township to Orion Township. This became the family farm. She attended … [Read more...]
Lila L. Brummond
Lila L. Brummond, age 89, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Lila Luella Thies was born on February 20, 1930, to John and Martha (Stueber) Thies in Elma, Iowa. She was raised on a farm near Elma and attended Elma schools. Lila married Erwin Brummond on March 13, 1951, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in … [Read more...]
Open house April 30 in Chatfield for Hwy 52 paving project
The public is invited to an open house on Tuesday, April 30 in Chatfield to talk with the contractor and the Minnesota Department of Transportation to learn about the construction planned for Highway 52 from Marion through Chatfield that begins May 6, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Representatives of MnDOT will be available to answer questions and … [Read more...]
Award-winning documentary Decoding the Driftless screening at Potter Auditorium
Chatfield, MN — Go on a wild ride of adventure above, on, and below the amazing Driftless Region with the screening of the award-winning documentary, Decoding the Driftless, coming to Potter Auditorium at Chatfield Center for the Arts on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. The film soars over ancient, rugged bluffs, skims the surface of primordial rivers, ventures deep underground to … [Read more...]
Tax abatement note authorized for Main Street, Chatfield lighting
Mike Bubany, David Drown Associates, Inc., explained what is involved with the issuance of a $225,000 tax abatement note during a public hearing at the April 22 Chatfield City Council meeting. The General Obligation tax abatement note will be used to pay for Main St. lighting. The $225,000 noted includes funding for the lighting and fees for the bond counsel, financial … [Read more...]
Bob H. Lane
Bob H. Lane, 69, passed away at home in rural Chatfield on, Tuesday evening, April 9, 2019. Bob was born December 26, 1949, to Lyle and Olive (Broadwater) Lyle. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1967. On February 1, 1980, Bob married Cheryl Severson in Chatfield. Bob had a liking to El Caminos and collected baseball cards. He enjoyed playing softball and played … [Read more...]
Chatfield earns clean audit opinion
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...]