New Flowers for Signs

The South Side City Sign has had new Marigold planting added to it just in time for Marigold Days, Thanks John Olive!

Founder's Family visit our 53rd Marigold Days:

September 11, 2018

Founder's Family visit our 53^rd Marigold Days:

Thank You:

The 53^st Annual Marigold Days celebration was this last weekend and once again it was a huge success. I would like to thank everyone that worked with any of the events this past weekend. The Marigold Days Committee, the MRA, the Field of Flags committee, The Mantorville Fire Department, The VFW, The Congregational Church, The Car Show organizers, the live performers, the Fireworks, all of our many vendors and supporters and everyone else that made this weekend possible. With out your efforts this event would not happen so THANK YOU! I have uploaded some pictures from this past weekend on my blog at MantorvilleMayor@Gmail.Com take a look and feel free to leave a comment.

Founder's Family Visit:

I always enjoy my conversations during Marigold Days, and this year I had the opportunity to welcome the 4X great grand-son of Peter Mantor. Richard Mantor and wife Cindy.The Mantors flew from the Los Angeles area and made the trip down to Mantorville to see the town their family help start. The City has enjoyed a lot of growth since it's 1860 population of 280 and Mr. Mantor told me that he feels his ancestors would be very proud of the community we have built together. The Mantors said they intend to come to Marigold Days every year from now on. Conversations like this, reenforces just how successful our volunteer's efforts really are and how much each of our volunteers mean to our community.

Projects:

The City's Engineering firm was in town last week preforming surveying work for the fifth street project that will start shortly. Some of you may have noticed the markers on either side of fifth street heading east from downtown. This is for phase two of the fifth street project. Phase three of this project will be coordinated with the Minnesota Department of Transportation's project to rebuild Highway 57 during the 2022 build season.

Remembering:

This last week we remembered the events of September 11^th 2001. For many of us those events seem like just yesterday, for others it is something they heard about from their parents or teachers. In any event it is important to remember that there is evil in the world and that we must remain ever vigilant. The city's new flags, and many others around the nation, were flown at half mast to remember and honor those that lost their life that fall morning. We must also remember that many others have placed themselves in harms way and even made the ultimate sacrifice while defending freedom. May God bless all those that have served or are currently serving in our armed forces. We will NEVER forget!

Yours in service,

Chuck Bradford,

Mayor - City of Mantorville

MantorvilleMayor@Gmail.Com

MayorBradford.BlogSpot.com

Field of Flags kick-off for Marigold Days

Marigold Days was kicked-off with our annual tribute to those that serve. The local area Boy Scouts helped with the flags as did our local law enforcement and first responders. The VFW provided color guard service and once again the Freedom Bell was present for the ceremony.

Founder's Family visit our 53rd Marigold Days:

September 11, 2018

Thank You:

The 53^st Annual Marigold Days celebration was this last weekend and once again it was a huge success. I would like to thank everyone that worked with any of the events this past weekend. The Marigold Days Committee, the MRA, the Field of Flags committee, The Mantorville Fire Department, The VFW, The Congregational Church, The Car Show organizers, the live performers, the Fireworks, all of our many vendors and supporters and everyone else that made this weekend possible. With out your efforts this event would not happen so THANK YOU! I have uploaded some pictures from this past weekend on my blog at MantorvilleMayor@Gmail.Com take a look and feel free to leave a comment.

Founder's Family Visit:

I always enjoy my conversations during Marigold Days, and this year I had the opportunity to welcome the 4X great grand-son of Peter Mantor. Richard Mantor and wife Cindy.The Mantors flew from the Los Angeles area and made the trip down to Mantorville to see the town their family help start. The City has enjoyed a lot of growth since it's 1860 population of 280 and Mr. Mantor told me that he feels his ancestors would be very proud of the community we have built together. The Mantors said they intend to come to Marigold Days every year from now on. Conversations like this, reenforces just how successful our volunteer's efforts really are and how much each of our volunteers mean to our community.

Projects:

The City's Engineering firm was in town last week preforming surveying work for the fifth street project that will start shortly. Some of you may have noticed the markers on either side of fifth street heading east from downtown. This is for phase two of the fifth street project. Phase three of this project will be coordinated with the Minnesota Department of Transportation's project to rebuild Highway 57 during the 2022 build season.

Remembering:

This last week we remembered the events of September 11^th 2001. For many of us those events seem like just yesterday, for others it is something they heard about from their parents or teachers. In any event it is important to remember that there is evil in the world and that we must remain ever vigilant. The city's new flags, and many others around the nation, were flown at half mast to remember and honor those that lost their life that fall morning. We must also remember that many others have placed themselves in harms way and even made the ultimate sacrifice while defending freedom. May God bless all those that have served or are currently serving in our armed forces. We will NEVER forget!

Yours in service,

Chuck Bradford,

Mayor - City of Mantorville

MantorvilleMayor@Gmail.Com

MayorBradford.BlogSpot.com

Founder's Family ot visit Mantorville

We had the opportunity to meet with the family of one of our town's founders.

Looking forward to seeing our new friends from California every year

Flag at half staff

The City Flag was lowered to half staff in response to a presidential order from President Trump. The order came to honor the passing of John McCain. McCain was a Naval Aviator, Congressman and ran for President of the United States. McCain's body lied in state and was only the thirtieth person to receive such honor at our Nations Capital. The Flags were return to full staff after the internment of McCain body in the Naval Cemetery.

5th Street Update

September 17, 2018

Last week's article:
In last week's article I covered the fifth street update, a visit from the City's founders 4X Grand-Children and a remembrance of 9-11.My article from last week can be viewed on my blog which is located at MayorBradford.BlogSpot.com. 

Thank You:
The 53st Annual Marigold Days celebration was once again a huge success. I would like to thank everyone that worked with any of the events over the weekend. The Marigold Days Committee, the MRA, the Field of Flags committee, The Mantorville Fire Department, The VFW, The Congregational Church, The Car Show organizers, the live performers, the Fireworks, all of our many vendors and supporters and everyone else that made this weekend possible. With out your efforts this event would not happen so THANK YOU! I have uploaded some pictures from this past weekend on my blog at MayorBradford.BlogSpot.com take a look and feel free to leave a comment.

Street Update:
Road closed signs are in place and ready to go up on September 17, if all goes to plan. The brush has been cleared and some of the trees that needed to removed have been. The road is going to shift to the North within the road right-of-way and a new sidewalk is going in along the South Side of the road. The Road closing will be kept to a minimum; however, we will need to close the road entirely at times so that we can complete the full rebuild of the road-bed and sub surface. While the majority of the work being completed this fall and the road opened back up, look for final work and paint to be applied in the Spring or early next summer. For those living along fifth street, look for a letter this week with more details, we were late on getting this out and I apologize for the tardiness of this letter. We were trying to get full details from the pre-construction meeting before sending out the letter and the actual construction started quickly after the meeting and we simply missed getting this letter out before work started last week.

Yours in service,

Chuck Bradford,
Mayor - City of Mantorville
MantorvilleMayor@Gmail.Com
MayorBradford.BlogSpot.com

Visit from Founding Family

September 11, 2018

Thank You
The 53st Annual Marigold Days celebration was this last weekend and once again it was a huge success. I would like to thank everyone that worked with any of the events this past weekend. The Marigold Days Committee, the MRA, the Field of Flags committee, The Mantorville Fire Department, The VFW, The Congregational Church, The Car Show organizers, the live performers, the Fireworks, all of our many vendors and supporters and everyone else that made this weekend possible. With out your efforts this event would not happen so THANK YOU! I have uploaded some pictures from this past weekend on my blog at MayorBradford.BlogSpot.com take a look and feel free to leave a comment.

Founder's Family Visit
I always enjoy my conversations during Marigold Days, and this year I had the opportunity to welcome the 4X great grand-son of Peter Mantor. Richard Mantor and wife Cindy.The Mantors flew from the Los Angeles area and made the trip down to Mantorville to see the town their family help start. The City has enjoyed a lot of growth since it's 1860 population of 280 and Mr. Mantor told me that he feels his ancestors would be very proud of the community we have built together. The Mantors said they intend to come to Marigold Days every year from now on. Conversations like this, reinforces just how successful our volunteer's efforts really are and how much each of our volunteers mean to our community.

Projects
The City's Engineering firm was in town last week preforming surveying work for the fifth street project that will start shortly. Some of you may have noticed the markers on either side of fifth street heading east from downtown. This is for phase two of the fifth street project. Phase three of this project will be coordinated with the Minnesota Department of Transportation's project to rebuild Highway 57 during the 2022 build season.

Remembering
This last week we remembered the events of September 11th 2001. For many of us those events seem like just yesterday, for others it is something they heard about from their parents or teachers. In any event it is important to remember that there is evil in the world and that we must remain ever vigilant. The city's new flags, and many others around the nation, were flown at half mast to remember and honor those that lost their life that fall morning. We must also remember that many others have placed themselves in harms way and even made the ultimate sacrifice while defending freedom. May God bless all those that have served or are currently serving in our armed forces. We will NEVER forget!

Yours in service,

Chuck Bradford,
Mayor - City of Mantorville
MantorvilleMayor@Gmail.Com
MayorBradford.BlogSpot.com

Printable List for Marigold Days

Thursday

1pm-4pm Restoration & Log House Tours Main St North

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Quilt Show Registration Opera House

6pm Field of Flags Presentation Corner 8th Street & Highway 57

Friday

1pm-5pm Restoration & Log House Tours North Main St

4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Flower Show Registration Greek Revival House

4:30 pm – 7:00 pm Spaghetti Supper Congregational Church

7:30 pm Melodrama Opera House (See Mantorvillain.com for tickets)

7:00 – 10:00PM  Teen Dance Concert  The Bridge on Main Street

8:30 pm – 12:30 pm Street Dance Mantorville Saloon  

 

Saturday

6:00 am – 10:00 am Pancake Breakfast Fire Hall

8:00 am – 5:00pm  Flea Market Riverside Park

8:00 am Co-Ed Softball Tournament Mantor Field

8:00 am Registration Kids’ Fishing Contest Goat Island

8:30 am 5K Stagecoach Run Mantor Field

8:30 am – 10:30 am Kid’s Fishing Contest Goat Island

9:00 am – 11:00 am Antique Appraisals  Welcome Center Lawn

9:00 am – 5:00 pm Quilt Show Opera House

9:30 am – 5:00 pm Flower Show Greek Revival House

10:00am—5:00pm Dessert & Ice Cream Social Senior Center

10am-5pm Restoration & Log House Tours Main St North

10:00 am – 6:00 pm Big Iron Classic Truck Show Fairgrounds

11:00am K-M Lions’ Rubber Duck Regatta Goat Island

12n — 3:00 pm Bingo Welcome Center Lawn

2:00pm K-M Lions’ Rubber Duck Regatta Goat Island

2:00pm-5:00pm Root Beer Floats Served The Bridge on Main St.

3:00pm  Bean Bag Tourney  2pm Sign-up.  Saloon

3:30 pm Big Iron Classic Truck Parade Hwy 57

6:00 pm Big Iron Truck Pull Kasson Fairgrounds

7:00 pm Mantorville Royalty Crowning & Awards Music Stage

7:30 pm Melodrama Opera House (See Mantorvillain.com for tickets)

8:30 pm Fireworks Goat Island (Rain date: Sunday)

8:00 pm – 12:30am Fire & Rescue Dept Dance   Fire Hall

 

Sunday

9:00am- 4:00pm Flea Market Riverside Park

8:00 am Softball Tournament Mantor Field

8:00 am – 9:30 am Car Show Registration 6th & Clay Street

9:00 am – 2:00 pm Quilt Show Opera House

12:00n – 5:00pm   Dessert & Ice Cream Social Senior Center

10:00 am – 12:30 pm Car Show 5th Street West

10:00 am Congregational Church Service Music Stage

10am-4pm Restoration & Log House Tours Main St North

10:00 am – 4:30 pm Flower Show Greek Revival House

1:30 pm Grande Parade

3:00pm K-M Lions’ Rubber Duck Regatta Goat Island

3:00pm Firefighter Water Fight

 

Live Music

Friday– Mantorville Saloon
     8:00pm  JT & the Gunslingers 

 

Saturday — 4th & Clay St. Stage    8:30am  Wilkinson James
  10am   Parks & Kleist
  12n   The Wreck
    2pm   Earthquakes & Heartaches
    4pm   Swing Street
    6 pm  Branded

 

Saturday Night — Fire Hall    8pm  Red Dirt Road

 

Sunday 4th & Clay St. Stage  11am  Uptown Jazz
    3pm  The Gopher Tones