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Chatfield Lutheran Church to ‘rejoice’ in 75th anniversary

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 10:18am

The Chatfield area community is invited to Chatfield Lutheran Church’s 75th anniversary service Sunday, Oct. 13, at 10:30 a.m.

“It has been exciting to look back at all the many ways that God has been at work in this congregation.  We are so thrilled to celebrate where we’ve been and plan for where we are going,” stated the Rev. Nissa Peterson.

Chatfield School District voters to choose board member, decide referendum Nov. 5

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 10:03am

Chatfield’s School Board held its final regular meeting this past Wednesday, Oct. 2, before the Nov. 5 School Board election and operating referendum which will decide who’s taking the open seat on the board and how much residents of the district are willing to contribute to support the district’s operation. 

Community turns out for groundbreaking ceremony of care center expansion

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 10:01am

Chosen Valley Care Center’s (CVCC) administration, staff and residents got into some good dirt for growing last Thursday, Oct. 3, as CVCC held its groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the skilled nursing facility and physical therapy department, as well as the addition of an acute care wing, a project that has been in the development stage for the past two to three years. 

Chatfield Fire Department ready to greet public at fire hall Thursday

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 9:59am

Chatfield firefighters will welcome the public at the fire hall on Main Street for an open house this Thursday during Fire Prevention Week. 

“‘Not every hero wears a cape.  PLAN and you ESCAPE!’ is the theme for this year,” stated Chatfield Fire Chief Ryan Priebe. The theme of Fire Prevention Week is meant to address how families with children should prepare to get out of their homes in case of fire and make certain that everyone is accounted for and well. Priebe is pleased to be able to feature that as part of this year’s open house. 

‘Abbey Road’ coming to Chatfield

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 9:57am

The Beatles released their famous “Abbey Road” album 50 years ago, but you can hear it performed live this week in Chatfield when Collective Unconscious returns to Chatfield Center for the Arts Potter Auditorium for “Abbey Road – A Celebration of the Beatles” on Thursday, Oct. 17.

Outstanding 4-H contributors recognized during Fillmore County Fair

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 9:07am

Several people involved in 4-H were recognized for their contributions during the Fillmore County Fair last summer.

The recognition ranges from outstanding 4-H members who are now in college to adults who support the program.

Outstanding Girl: Taryn Raaen

County Board accepts future retirement of feedlot officer

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 8:20am

Fillmore County commissioners met for less than an hour Tuesday, Oct. 8, handling requests from three separate departments, including the pending retirement of the county feedlot officer, reinstatement of the emergency notification system and a transportation request. 

Human resources officer Kristina Kohn brought forward an early retirement incentive program (ERIP) request for feedlot officer Mike Frauenkron, effective May 28, 2020.

Commissioner Randy Dahl quipped, “He’s got to find his own replacement before he can go.” 

Deputies pursue suspect spotted in Wykoff

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 8:16am

Fillmore County sheriff’s deputies pursued a subject who was spotted in Wykoff into Olmsted County Tuesday, Oct. 1, before calling off the pursuit due to safety concerns.

According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, at approximately 1:17 p.m. on Oct. 1, the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office received a report that an individual with outstanding arrest warrants was in the city of Wykoff. Deputies responded and located the subject, who then fled north in a motor vehicle.

Commissioners get update on County 5 south of Chatfield

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 2:35pm

Fillmore County commissioners during a regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1, heard county engineer Ron Gregg speak about plans for the repair of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 5 between Fillmore and Chatfield, where a persistent landslide problem has caused road hazards for motorists. 

Chatfield native in the business of creating dream slumber parties

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 12:21pm

A-glamping we will go, a-glamping we will go – “Boho,” “camping” and “rainbow” — a-glamping we will go!

Current Winona resident Bree Timm Egan, daughter of Dale and Nancy Timm of Chatfield, has developed a new venture into providing indoor slumber party tents for families with young children, which she has named “Slumber Party Solutions.”