Chatfield News

Mary Ann Lammers, 93, formerly of Spring Valley

Published by rkramer@bluffco... on Mon, 01/20/2020 - 9:38am

Mary Ann Anna Lammers (Juenger) died on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. She had resided at the Stewartville Care Center since June 2019.

Mary Rath, 91, of Grand Meadow

Published by rkramer@bluffco... on Mon, 01/20/2020 - 9:36am

Mary Rath, 91, of Grand Meadow, died on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Grand Meadow Healthcare Center.

Mary Katherine Arnts was born in Storm Lake, Iowa, on November 11, 1928, to Bernard and Gezena (Lansink) Arnts. She attended country school as a child with her siblings. On August 18, 1952, Mary was united in marriage to Michael Rath in Schaller, Iowa. In 1956, Mary and Michael moved to an 80 acre farm near Grand Meadow.  Together they wintered in Weslaco, Texas, for 19 years.

Phillips: It’s never too late to change your patterns

Published by rkramer@bluffco... on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 9:07am

One thing that is nice about living in the shadow of the world-renowned Mayo Clinic is there are so many experts nearby who share their expertise with the community and world.

Dr. Michael Joyner is a physician-researcher at Mayo who is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance and exercise physiology. He has made major contributions to understanding muscle and skin blood flow, blood pressure regulation and human athletic performance.

More Minnesotans have Real ID, but federal deadline approaching

Published by rkramer@bluffco... on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 9:15am

While more Minnesotans are now Real ID ready, there are about 3.7 million Minnesota license holders who will need to decide if they need a Real ID or other acceptable form of identification before the federal deadline of Oct. 1.

Approximately 10.72 percent of Minnesota driver’s license and identification card holders have a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card. That’s up 2 percent since Nov. 1.

January shuffle underway at county history center

Published by rkramer@bluffco... on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 8:44am

Sara Sturgis and Bretta Grabau are doing the shuffle.

Up to their necks in history – and mannequin parts – the two Fillmore County Historical Society directors are in the middle of shuffling exhibits at the Fillmore County History Center in Fountain, carrying everything from fossils and farm tools to dapper suits and the mannequins that wear them from one room to the next as 2020 begins at the center with a fresh start, new events and fewer blank stares from the plaster people gallery. 

Dancers bring home trophies

Published by rkramer@bluffco... on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 8:22am

Girls take early lead, but fall to Lewiston-Altura

Published by rkramer@bluffco... on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 8:20am

The Chatfield girls basketball team lost a pair of games to Lake City (69-41) and Lewiston-Altura (65-57) last week. 

The team now has an overall record of 5-8, and 2-5 in Three Rivers Conference play.  The team is 2-1 against teams in the East division.

Goetzinger named ‘Outstanding Wrestler’ in Cresco tournament

Published by rkramer@bluffco... on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 8:18am

Seth Goetzinger (145 lbs.) and Cael Bartels (120 lbs.) each took first place in the Flanagan Invitational wrestling tournament in Cresco this past weekend.  Goetzinger received the “Outstanding Wrestler” award for his performance in the tournament.

Listed are the top six place finishers in each weight class, and the results of that particular “place finish” match.  No other results leading up to the wrestler’s final match were available when the Chatfield News went to print this week. Chatfield had more than one wrestler in some of the weight classes.

Gophers drop two games in boys basketball

Published by rkramer@bluffco... on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 8:17am

The Chatfield boys basketball team is now 1-10 for the season after losing two games this past week to Pine Island (68-60) and Lewiston-Altura (70-54).  The guys are 0-6 in Three Rivers Conference play, and 0-3 against teams from the East division.

“We played a tight game at Pine Island,” said coach Jeff DeBuhr. “We led late in the game, but we just haven’t learned how to win yet.”

Chill Fest week later with new events this year

Published by rkramer@bluffco... on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 8:14am

Look out, Mr. Chill Fest Charlie, there’s some excitement and Cash coming your way.

It’s been said before — standing alone in City Park, with your tongue permanently frozen to that signpost’s gotta be getting really old.  And even though you’ve lugged it all over town to Chill Fest events in years past, the Chosen Valley Community Foundation is bringing this year’s Chill Fest right to your turf.