Chatfield News

Softball team picks up two wins behind no-hitters from Berge, Chase

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Fri, 05/03/2019 - 12:06pm

The Chatfield softball team started the week with a one-run loss to Cotter (1-0) and finished the week with a one-run win over Lewiston-Altura (1-0).  Sandwiched between those two one-runners was a 12-0 five-inning win over Rushford-Peterson.

The team is now 5-2 overall, 4-1 in the Three Rivers Conference and 2-1 against teams from the East division.

In the loss to Cotter, Chatfield gave up an unearned run in the second inning on a hit, error and hit, but couldn’t get the offense going to get the win.

Semcac staff shares impact of services with County Board

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 4:21pm

Fillmore County commissioners welcomed spring but resisted the temptation to venture outside for the Tuesday, April 23, board meeting. The board heard from Semcac Outreach Services Case Manager Lynn Mensink and Semcac’s transportation director, Jim Wolter regarding Semcac’s Fillmore County impact report.

Wolter outlined that Semcac serves seven counties and has an office in each, making it more convenient for residents to obtain services they need.

Department heads bring reports to County Board

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 4:19pm

The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners heard from various department heads during its meeting on Tuesday, April 23, encompassing feedlots, road projects and personnel items.

The board first welcomed Feedlot Officer Mike Frauenkron who outlined the 2018 feedlot report, stating he sought the board’s acceptance of the report.

Bakke questioned the number of noncompliant feedlot reports, asking Frauenkron what constituted noncompliant reports. The feedlot officer answered that is when there were no available records from a farmer’s feedlot.

Reflections from My Notebook: Environmental solutions varied, but acceptance of evidence required

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 4:14pm

President Donald Trump recently told reporters he recommends people get vaccinated for measles. It’s a good move since the president’s words do matter and measles, which was declared eradicated in the United States in 2000, is making a comeback with more than 700 cases already this year.

It’s quite a turnaround for Trump, who had previously linked vaccinations to autism, a conspiracy theory scientific studies have shown to be false. Although he hasn’t spread that misinformation since he has been in office, he had also been silent on the need for vaccinations until now.

Harold Lyle Freerksen, 59

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 12:30pm

Harold Lyle Freerksen, 59, of Harmony, passed away Thursday April 11, 2019, in Chatfield.

Harold Lyle Freerksen was born on Nov. 11, 1959, in Minnesota to Raymond and Eleanor (Mickelson) Freerksen. He attended Dodge Center schools then moved to Texas for five years. He later moved back to Dodge Center and worked for Duane’s Siding and Roofing for many years. Harold made his home in Harmony and worked for his brother, Rob, at Rob’s Siding and Roofing.

Gloria Delores Hill, 88

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 12:29pm

Gloria Delores Hill, 88, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus.

Darrell E. Dotzenrod, 89

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 12:28pm

Darrell E. Dotzenrod, 89, died Monday, March 25, 2019, at Edgewood Senior Living in Blaine. A longtime resident of Austin, Darrell spent the last three years living in Blaine.

Darrell was born Oct. 6, 1929, in Preston to Virgil and Jeannette (Maxson) Dotzenrod. He graduated from Austin High School in 1947 and attended Austin Junior College. He was married to Carol Fullen on Dec. 23, 1950, in Austin.

Donald M. Grant, 57

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 12:28pm

Donald M. Grant, 57, of Chatfield, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at his home in the loving care of his wife, Cindy.

Don was born Sept. 11, 1961, in St. Cloud to Ann and Peter Grant. He grew up in St. Cloud and graduated from St. Cloud Tech High School. After graduation, he traveled on his Harley and eventually settled in the Rochester area, where he met his future wife, Cindy Clark Eaton. They enjoyed riding his Harley and being with his husky, Phil, who was a beautiful dog and great companion. Don and Cindy were married on Sept. 7, 1995, at their home in Chatfield.

Bob H. Lane, 69

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 12:27pm

Bob H. Lane, 69, passed away at home in rural Chatfield on, Tuesday evening, April 9, 2019. 

Bob was born Dec. 26, 1949, to Lyle and Olive (Broadwater) Lane.  He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1967. On February 1, 1980, Bob married Cheryl Severson in Chatfield.

 Bob had a liking to El Camino’s, and collected baseball cards.  He enjoyed playing softball and played into his 50’s.

Rosemary Kubicek, 93

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 12:26pm

Rosemary Kubicek, 93, died peacefully on March 26, in Lilydale, MN. She was born on Nov. 10, 1925, to Edward & Mary (Healy) Keefe, Chatfield, MN.

Rose, the eldest of 8 children, attended a one-room schoolhouse near the Keefe family farm and graduated from Chatfield High School. She worked for many years as a medical secretary in Rochester, California, and Minneapolis. In 1965, Rose married Dr. William Kubicek. They built a beautiful home and life together in south Minneapolis where they were active in their neighborhood and the DFL party.