DONNELLY MINN CHRISTMAS 2010
“Joy to the world the lord is come.” With the words of this familiar Christmas hymn I greet you once again with my annual Christmas letter.
Weather news: The '09-'10 winter was somewhat typical of MN with snow, cold temps, and some storms. Stormy weather on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day forced the cancellation of some services and prevented many people from getting to their destinations. After one last hurrah in late Feb winter left us, and by late Mar most of the snow was gone and we had an early spring. Apr brought more nice weather, and spring field work got started so early this year, that some farmers actually had the luxury of being able to wait with planting until the soil warmed up, and dried out some. Summer brought some of the best growing conditions in many years, with lot of mild temps, and timely rains. As a result all the crops turned out very good this year. A nice fall meant that farmers got their crops out, and fall fieldwork done in a timely fashion. Winter has returned in early Dec, with several inches of snow on the ground and already several storms, plus some minus zero temps.
I put a lot of miles on my car again this year, traveling to many parades (our threshing bee royalty were participants in many of them), community celebrations, fairs, threshing shows, open houses and other events in the area. It is a chance to get off the farm, to see a lot of interesting things and people I do not see too often. I did camp out at several events this fall, so I could spent more time at them. Our annual threshing bee had another successful run this year, next year’s show will be Aug. 27 and 28th ,and will feature John Deere. My cousin’s granddaughter, Baily Armstrong, was crowned little Miss Donnelly. Aanerud field in Donnelly was home to several little league BB games, and women’s sb games this year. Other events included the second annual Daytona 500 party, the ice cream social, Halloween party, second annual holidazzle trim a tree event etc. In early Apr we welcomed the local National Guard troop’s home from Iraq the happy occasion was marred by the news that a neighbor’s grandson was killed over there. I spent some time this year helping my friend Wally McCollar plan a 55 class reunion for his class. The reunion was held in July, since my Mom and Aunt Mabel had taught some of the students in Donnelly, I was asked to represent them at the reunion. Some of the people who went to school in Donnelly had a mini reunion of their own and I joined them as we visited the old school, the bank, and HD & co before having some lunch at sax’s cafe and visiting with some of the people who came to join us. I also attended the informal get together poolside at the prairie inn on Fri. eve, and the class reunion on Sat in the tiger room. It was a very enjoyable weekend for all of us. In early Oct it was announced that Sax’s café in Donnelly was closing as the owner could not afford repairs and upgrades needed to keep it open.
Church news: In Sept for KLCW guest night the play “Godly Women out of History” was presented by individuals from the Cyrus area. I also had a chance to see it a few weeks earlier when it was presented at Trinity in Cyrus. Other events during the year included: two performances of the ss program, Lenten services, parish bible studies, our annual 4th of July celebration, rally sun, a presentation on establishing an endowment fund by Wayne Grunklee from Thrivent, baccalaureate and confirmation services, the ST. J beef supper, the Kong fall festival, several joint services and the usual assortment of pot luck meals. I also attended all the Word Alone meetings in the area again this year. After the March meeting in Hancock, there was a meeting to gauge interest in starting a new church in the area. Sufficient interest was shown to start monthly services in April, in Hancock. Enough people started attending that in July they started holding weekly services in the cougar room of the prairie inn in Morris and in Sept they became the 500th church to the join Lutheran Churches in Missions to Christ. The congregation also decided to buy the Good Shepherd Lutheran church south of Alberta, that had closed last year, and move it to a site near Morris. A farmer donated three acres of land for it. It was moved to the site in late Sept, and a contractor has been working to put it on a foundation, renovate it, and build a fellowship hall. They hope to be able to move into the building sometime next spring. I have attended several services there as my schedule permits.
Family news: Most of you are aware of this year’s sad news, the death of my aunt Pearl (Albert) Anderson on May 26th. She had been ill for some time, and in and out of the hospital, so her death was not totally unexpected. Many family and friends from far and near attended her visitation on May 31st and her funeral at Kong on June 1st. I miss her a lot, because she was not only my aunt, but for the past 22 years had also been my “Mom”. Her daughter, Bev, is now living at Legacy Living in Morris and her house has now been put up for sale. I stop in to see her quite frequently. Her sister Jan, and husband Den still live and work in Alex, my other aunt Pearl is still in Donnelly and selling Avon, my cousin Carl (Billy), his wife Pat, and his sister Elnora still live in S.C. It appears this will be the last year my “family” and I will spend out here on the farm, unless something drastic changes. During the past year I have had a lot of lengthy discussions about my future, with my financial adviser and others. I had hoped to get a job with experience works, but that did not work out, and it does not appear that I have any real prospects of finding any other job. So it appears my only option is to sell the farm, and buy a house either in Donnelly or Morris, and move into it. . I am rapidly running out of money due to a combination of factors i.e. bad luck, carelessness, heavy repair expenses, etc. and need some way to raise enough money to continue to live on. I had originally planned to sell the farm and move this year but for various reasons that did not work out so it will be probably be sometime next year before I do. In the mean time I have been boxing and bagging things up in preparations for a possible move. The main reason I am looking at house is because if I do move I want to keep my “family” with me. Please keep me in your prayers as I decide my future. Other than running to many events, I spend a lot of time on line, when I am home listening to various religious programs. As most of you know I have been writing the Donnelly news for the Morris paper for over three years now and have had a lot of compliments on it. If you do not get the paper you can read it on line on my blog donnellyminn.blogpspot.com. My e-mail ad is aeanders@runestone.net ,due to cell phone problems I have a new # 320-288-8692 I was reelected to the board of the Stevens county genealogical society this year, and am also a member of the Donnelly community club .Efforts to control my diabetes with just pills proved unsuccessful, so I am now on insulin. I still work out several times a week at the rfc in Morris
As I always do this time of the year I pause and remember the family and friends who passed away during the past year, happier occasions were several birthday and wedding anniversary celebrations in the area.
Now may the God of Christmas go before you his year.
Sincerely yours
“Duke”, “Buttons” and Allen
The Anderson’s
Saturday, December 25, 2010
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Dec 25th –Dec 31st.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Merry Christmas from me and my “family”!
Please note that I have early deadline for next week; Dec. 29th so please keep that in mind if you have news for me. I plan to check my boxes on the aft of the 27th
Weather news: It has been snowy and stormy during the past week we got several inches of snow on the 16th/17th and again on the 20th so snow removal equipment has been kept busy. Fortunately temps have not been to cold. I have also seen some snowmobilers out as well as the groomer.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: Christmas day worship will be at Kong at 10 am today (sat) and there will be joint services at Kong @10 am on the 26th and at st J at 10 am on Jan 2nd. No ss either Sun.
The services will be broadcast on KMRS at 11 am sponsored by Jim and Lou Eystad in memory of loved ones. There are several dates available for sponsorship in 2011. If you want to sponsor a date contact the parish office for more info.
Since I am now an associate member of Gslc I will also be providing some news from them too. The Dec 26th service will be their Christmas service there will be no ss it will resume on Jan 2nd. Confirmation will resume on Dec 29th.
There will be a community Christmas dinner at noon at first Lutheran church in Mors today (Sat) free will donation.
There will be no wam meeting in Jan the next one will be in Feb.
Most Donnelly area business will closed today (sat) some may also be closed on Mon the 27th, most will close early on New Year’s Eve, and be closed on New Year’s day some may also be closed on Mon the 3rd too. Please check with each business as to what their plans are.
Doddie overson Williams informs me that they have changed the dates for the Donnelly girls get together in Rogers, it will now be held on the last sat of Apr and Sept at 1 pm instead of in Jan and July. I will have more info later.
There will be an open house on Dec 30th from 11 am -12:30 pm at the large courtroom in the courthouse honoring Herb Kloos who is retiring after 28 years as a county commissioner.
There will be an open house at environmental controls of Morris (172s county road 22) in honor of Mike Schmidt who is retiring after 28 years of work with on Dec 28th from 1-4 pm
Congratulations to Tyler Rouske on being named kmrs athlete of the game on 12/17
Our sympathy goes out to Clay and Marlene Van horn of Donnelly whose home was destroyed in a fire on Dec 19th.
Jack, John and Joan Kopacek were among those who took in the dedication of the remodeled courthouse on Dec 17th,
Enroute to Morris on Dec 18th I stopped at the site of the gslc to see the progress being made out there. The framing for the fellowship hall is up and they were working on the roof. Enroute home I stopped to visit my aunt pearl A Anderson
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the services at gslc on Dec 19th and the ss program at st J latter. Thanks to Laura Lehman and the rest of the teachers and staff for their hard work in putting on another fine program.
Jim and Lou Eystad brought some presents to members of the Heartland home in Morris and visited with some of the residents on Dec 18th.
For those of you with internet access you can find a copy of my annual Christmas letter on my blog.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Merry Christmas from me and my “family”!
Please note that I have early deadline for next week; Dec. 29th so please keep that in mind if you have news for me. I plan to check my boxes on the aft of the 27th
Weather news: It has been snowy and stormy during the past week we got several inches of snow on the 16th/17th and again on the 20th so snow removal equipment has been kept busy. Fortunately temps have not been to cold. I have also seen some snowmobilers out as well as the groomer.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: Christmas day worship will be at Kong at 10 am today (sat) and there will be joint services at Kong @10 am on the 26th and at st J at 10 am on Jan 2nd. No ss either Sun.
The services will be broadcast on KMRS at 11 am sponsored by Jim and Lou Eystad in memory of loved ones. There are several dates available for sponsorship in 2011. If you want to sponsor a date contact the parish office for more info.
Since I am now an associate member of Gslc I will also be providing some news from them too. The Dec 26th service will be their Christmas service there will be no ss it will resume on Jan 2nd. Confirmation will resume on Dec 29th.
There will be a community Christmas dinner at noon at first Lutheran church in Mors today (Sat) free will donation.
There will be no wam meeting in Jan the next one will be in Feb.
Most Donnelly area business will closed today (sat) some may also be closed on Mon the 27th, most will close early on New Year’s Eve, and be closed on New Year’s day some may also be closed on Mon the 3rd too. Please check with each business as to what their plans are.
Doddie overson Williams informs me that they have changed the dates for the Donnelly girls get together in Rogers, it will now be held on the last sat of Apr and Sept at 1 pm instead of in Jan and July. I will have more info later.
There will be an open house on Dec 30th from 11 am -12:30 pm at the large courtroom in the courthouse honoring Herb Kloos who is retiring after 28 years as a county commissioner.
There will be an open house at environmental controls of Morris (172s county road 22) in honor of Mike Schmidt who is retiring after 28 years of work with on Dec 28th from 1-4 pm
Congratulations to Tyler Rouske on being named kmrs athlete of the game on 12/17
Our sympathy goes out to Clay and Marlene Van horn of Donnelly whose home was destroyed in a fire on Dec 19th.
Jack, John and Joan Kopacek were among those who took in the dedication of the remodeled courthouse on Dec 17th,
Enroute to Morris on Dec 18th I stopped at the site of the gslc to see the progress being made out there. The framing for the fellowship hall is up and they were working on the roof. Enroute home I stopped to visit my aunt pearl A Anderson
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the services at gslc on Dec 19th and the ss program at st J latter. Thanks to Laura Lehman and the rest of the teachers and staff for their hard work in putting on another fine program.
Jim and Lou Eystad brought some presents to members of the Heartland home in Morris and visited with some of the residents on Dec 18th.
For those of you with internet access you can find a copy of my annual Christmas letter on my blog.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Dec 18th- 24th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Please note that I have early deadlines for the next two weeks; Dec 22nd and 29th so please keep that in mind if you have news for me. I will be checking my boxes on the aft of the 20th and 27th
Weather news: As I was writing my column last week, a major winter storm was predicated for the weekend in the area, however we only got a few inches of snow and some blowing and drifting on Saturday although we did get some very cold temps. As most of you know the heavy snow fell in the cities and caused the roof of the metrodome to come down again.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the first installment of the ss program will be presented on Dec 19th at st J at 11 am followed by a potluck dinner. Please note that service times will switch on that sun with Kong worshiping at 8:30 am. there will also be communion at both churches.
The 2nd installment will be at Kong on Dec 23rd at 7 pm with lunch afterwards sponsored by the Kong Thrivent group. Everyone is welcome to attend one or both performances.
Christmas eve worship will be at st J on Dec 24th at 9 pm, Christmas day worship will be at Kong at 10 am and there will be joint services at Kong @10 am on the 26th.
If you are looking for a Christmas gift consider buying a cup of compassion with a picture of either church on it from the parish office.
Dec 19th is new member sun at gslc and the Dec 26th service will be their Christmas service.
There is a drop box for toys for tots at the bank in Donnelly.
Most Donnelly area business will close early on Christmas Eve and be closed all day Sat. Many will probably do the same for New Year’s Eve and day. Please check with each business as to what their plans are.
Doddie overson Williams informs me that they have changed the dates for the Donnelly girls get together in Rogers, it will now be held on the last sat of Apr and Sept at 1 pm instead of in Jan and July. I will have more info later.
Leo Hennen of Morris passed away on Dec 11th. Among the family members that survives him are his son chuck (Becky) Hennen of Morris and a daughter Joanie (Mike) Kopel of Donnelly and their families. His funeral was held on Dec 15th at assumption catholic church of Morris.
I have been informed that former Donnelly area resident Cora Vivian Thompson of Minneapolis passed away on Oct 10th at the age of 89. She was buried at the Lakewood cemetery in mlps. Her parents were the late Ben and Margret (Schwarz) and her brother was glen Thompson. She is survived by a sister in law Helene Thompson
Brandon Jon Hughes was born to Jon and Toni Hughes. Grandparents are Phil and Kris Kloos, great grandparents are Herb and Carol Kloos of Donnelly.
On Dec 8th the 5th annual Mas staff recognition program was held. Mary (mark) Huebner (15 years) and Suzanne (dick) smith (30 years) were among those recognized for their years of service to the school dist.
At the Dec 6th hi lo bowling league meet Nancy (Audrey) Henrichs had the high series, game, most pins over avg. and strikes.
Andy brevig and I attended bible study at St J on Dec 9th
Pearl A. Anderson and I were among the many from the area that attended the open house for Joe Altrich at the Donnelly co-op on Dec 10th. He is retiring after working at the co-op for 53 years. Among the well-wishers was former manager Eddie dummer of Alex
We were also among those who attended the Donnelly community club’s annual appreciation dinner at the hall on Dec 11th. The royalty and their families did a good job again of making the hall look very festive for the occasion. Special thanks go out to them for helping serve the dinner, the community club officers and families for preparing the dinner and to Santa for taking time out of his busy schedule at the North Pole to come and visit with the kids. His also stopped in Hoffman and since his reindeer were tired after that long trip he left them there to rest for the long trip home so the dfd gave him a ride into town in the fire truck.
Pat smith and I were among those who attended “a time to remember” at the Pedersen funeral home on Dec 12th. I represented the family of my “mom” aunt Pearl’s family there. Afterwards it was off the Maes concert hall for the concert by Luke Fiskness.
Dec 13th Dianne Amundson and I visited our cousin Bev Hurlbut at Legacy living to wish her a Happy Birthday. In the eve Andy brevig and I attended the st co rep party meeting at Detoy’s in Morris. It was decided that we would try and coordinate our county convention with others in the area for some time in Feb. or early Mar.
Dec 15th I stopped into the open house at fed tel in Morris and the open house retirement party for Ron bourssea at the Morris co-op (he is a distant relative). I then traveled to el to see the holiday train took in the open house at the victory in life church, and the chamber’s supper at the community building.
Sam and Dorothy Johrdheim hosted the annual frank Christmas party on Dec 14th. Guests included Shirley Frank of Donnelly, Donna Frank of starbuck, Joann and Odell Christenson of Lakeville and Marlene burtlag of Cyrus.
Dec 12th Larry and Peggy Wilke and Pearl A. Anderson traveled to St. Cloud for a visit with her son Jody and Colleen Wilke. She says they will have married 30 years on Jan 1st, and are going to celebrate by going on a cruise.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Please note that I have early deadlines for the next two weeks; Dec 22nd and 29th so please keep that in mind if you have news for me. I will be checking my boxes on the aft of the 20th and 27th
Weather news: As I was writing my column last week, a major winter storm was predicated for the weekend in the area, however we only got a few inches of snow and some blowing and drifting on Saturday although we did get some very cold temps. As most of you know the heavy snow fell in the cities and caused the roof of the metrodome to come down again.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the first installment of the ss program will be presented on Dec 19th at st J at 11 am followed by a potluck dinner. Please note that service times will switch on that sun with Kong worshiping at 8:30 am. there will also be communion at both churches.
The 2nd installment will be at Kong on Dec 23rd at 7 pm with lunch afterwards sponsored by the Kong Thrivent group. Everyone is welcome to attend one or both performances.
Christmas eve worship will be at st J on Dec 24th at 9 pm, Christmas day worship will be at Kong at 10 am and there will be joint services at Kong @10 am on the 26th.
If you are looking for a Christmas gift consider buying a cup of compassion with a picture of either church on it from the parish office.
Dec 19th is new member sun at gslc and the Dec 26th service will be their Christmas service.
There is a drop box for toys for tots at the bank in Donnelly.
Most Donnelly area business will close early on Christmas Eve and be closed all day Sat. Many will probably do the same for New Year’s Eve and day. Please check with each business as to what their plans are.
Doddie overson Williams informs me that they have changed the dates for the Donnelly girls get together in Rogers, it will now be held on the last sat of Apr and Sept at 1 pm instead of in Jan and July. I will have more info later.
Leo Hennen of Morris passed away on Dec 11th. Among the family members that survives him are his son chuck (Becky) Hennen of Morris and a daughter Joanie (Mike) Kopel of Donnelly and their families. His funeral was held on Dec 15th at assumption catholic church of Morris.
I have been informed that former Donnelly area resident Cora Vivian Thompson of Minneapolis passed away on Oct 10th at the age of 89. She was buried at the Lakewood cemetery in mlps. Her parents were the late Ben and Margret (Schwarz) and her brother was glen Thompson. She is survived by a sister in law Helene Thompson
Brandon Jon Hughes was born to Jon and Toni Hughes. Grandparents are Phil and Kris Kloos, great grandparents are Herb and Carol Kloos of Donnelly.
On Dec 8th the 5th annual Mas staff recognition program was held. Mary (mark) Huebner (15 years) and Suzanne (dick) smith (30 years) were among those recognized for their years of service to the school dist.
At the Dec 6th hi lo bowling league meet Nancy (Audrey) Henrichs had the high series, game, most pins over avg. and strikes.
Andy brevig and I attended bible study at St J on Dec 9th
Pearl A. Anderson and I were among the many from the area that attended the open house for Joe Altrich at the Donnelly co-op on Dec 10th. He is retiring after working at the co-op for 53 years. Among the well-wishers was former manager Eddie dummer of Alex
We were also among those who attended the Donnelly community club’s annual appreciation dinner at the hall on Dec 11th. The royalty and their families did a good job again of making the hall look very festive for the occasion. Special thanks go out to them for helping serve the dinner, the community club officers and families for preparing the dinner and to Santa for taking time out of his busy schedule at the North Pole to come and visit with the kids. His also stopped in Hoffman and since his reindeer were tired after that long trip he left them there to rest for the long trip home so the dfd gave him a ride into town in the fire truck.
Pat smith and I were among those who attended “a time to remember” at the Pedersen funeral home on Dec 12th. I represented the family of my “mom” aunt Pearl’s family there. Afterwards it was off the Maes concert hall for the concert by Luke Fiskness.
Dec 13th Dianne Amundson and I visited our cousin Bev Hurlbut at Legacy living to wish her a Happy Birthday. In the eve Andy brevig and I attended the st co rep party meeting at Detoy’s in Morris. It was decided that we would try and coordinate our county convention with others in the area for some time in Feb. or early Mar.
Dec 15th I stopped into the open house at fed tel in Morris and the open house retirement party for Ron bourssea at the Morris co-op (he is a distant relative). I then traveled to el to see the holiday train took in the open house at the victory in life church, and the chamber’s supper at the community building.
Sam and Dorothy Johrdheim hosted the annual frank Christmas party on Dec 14th. Guests included Shirley Frank of Donnelly, Donna Frank of starbuck, Joann and Odell Christenson of Lakeville and Marlene burtlag of Cyrus.
Dec 12th Larry and Peggy Wilke and Pearl A. Anderson traveled to St. Cloud for a visit with her son Jody and Colleen Wilke. She says they will have married 30 years on Jan 1st, and are going to celebrate by going on a cruise.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
obit
Funeral services for Leo Hennen of Morris will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 10:30 AM at Assumption Catholic Church in Morris, MN. Father Tim Baltes will be officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM with a rosary at 7:30 and a prayer service to follow. Visitation will resume one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Morris. The Morris American Legion, VFW and AmVets will provide military rites.
Leo William Hennen, son of James and Anna (Van Uden) Hennen, was born September 29, 1912 in Marshall, Minnesota. Leo was the 12th of 16 children. He was baptized on October 3, 1912 at the Church of the Holy Redeemer by Reverend E. Damourette. At the young age of seven, Leo’s family moved from Ghent, Minnesota to Synnes Township in Stevens County, Minnesota. On December 8, 1941, Leo enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in World War II in the South Pacific, where he was a flight crew chief on a B-25 Bomber. After serving 30 months, Leo received an honorable discharge in October, 1945. On October 9, 1946, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Toso at Assumption Catholic Church in Morris. Following their marriage, the couple lived a short time in Minneapolis. In 1949, they moved to Stevens Township in Stevens County to live and farm. In 1953, they moved to Darnen Township, where they continued to farm and raise their 13 children. Leo retired from farming at the age of 73. This was one of the hardest things Leo had to do because farming had been his whole life. Leo and Evelyn remained on the farm until 2007, when they moved to West Central Home in Morris, where they have continued to live since that time.
Leo was a lifetime member of Assumption Catholic Church in Morris, where he served as Eucharistic Minister for 40 years and also served on the St. Mary’s School Board, the St. Cloud Diocesan Council and the church council for years. Leo was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a volunteer at the Villa of St. Francis for many years. Leo and Evelyn gave numerous stewardship talks in parishes throughout the St. Cloud Dioceses. Leo loved watching all sports, especially the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings. Leo’s favorite times were having large family gatherings in his home, 4th of July picnics and spending time with his family and friends.
Leo died on Friday, December 10, 2010, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He lived to reach the age of 98 years.
Leo is survived by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Hennen of Morris; 12 children: Barb (Dick) Shubert of Missoula, MT, Barry (Susan) Hennen of Morris, Chuck (Becky) Hennen of Morris, Bonnie (Reid) Berger of Hayward, WI, Kathy (Jerry) Bruns of Morris, Mary (Randy) Schumacher of Forest Lake, Joanie (Mike) Kopel of Donnelly, Jenny (Gregg) Gunter of Cottage Grove, Jim (Becky) Hennen of Norwood-Young America, Dan (Dee) Hennen of Norwood-Young America, Tony (Amy) Hennen of Carmel, IN and Sarah (Jim) Hurd of Fridley; 38 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and daughter-in-law: Kara Robertson of Morris. He was preceded in death by one son: Edward Hennen; two grandsons: Blake and Bradley Hennen; his parents and ten brothers and five sisters.
Pallbearers for the service are: Mark Pashen, Coby Bruns, Eric Hennen, Andy Hennen, Tyler Kopel, Kyle Hennen, Alex Henrichs and Nick Hennen. Honorary pallbearers are all of Leo’s grandchildren. Linda Hodgson will serve as pianist for the service with Ken Hodgson serving as soloist/song leader. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
To send condolences to the family, visit www.pedersenfh.com.
Leo William Hennen, son of James and Anna (Van Uden) Hennen, was born September 29, 1912 in Marshall, Minnesota. Leo was the 12th of 16 children. He was baptized on October 3, 1912 at the Church of the Holy Redeemer by Reverend E. Damourette. At the young age of seven, Leo’s family moved from Ghent, Minnesota to Synnes Township in Stevens County, Minnesota. On December 8, 1941, Leo enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in World War II in the South Pacific, where he was a flight crew chief on a B-25 Bomber. After serving 30 months, Leo received an honorable discharge in October, 1945. On October 9, 1946, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Toso at Assumption Catholic Church in Morris. Following their marriage, the couple lived a short time in Minneapolis. In 1949, they moved to Stevens Township in Stevens County to live and farm. In 1953, they moved to Darnen Township, where they continued to farm and raise their 13 children. Leo retired from farming at the age of 73. This was one of the hardest things Leo had to do because farming had been his whole life. Leo and Evelyn remained on the farm until 2007, when they moved to West Central Home in Morris, where they have continued to live since that time.
Leo was a lifetime member of Assumption Catholic Church in Morris, where he served as Eucharistic Minister for 40 years and also served on the St. Mary’s School Board, the St. Cloud Diocesan Council and the church council for years. Leo was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a volunteer at the Villa of St. Francis for many years. Leo and Evelyn gave numerous stewardship talks in parishes throughout the St. Cloud Dioceses. Leo loved watching all sports, especially the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings. Leo’s favorite times were having large family gatherings in his home, 4th of July picnics and spending time with his family and friends.
Leo died on Friday, December 10, 2010, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He lived to reach the age of 98 years.
Leo is survived by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Hennen of Morris; 12 children: Barb (Dick) Shubert of Missoula, MT, Barry (Susan) Hennen of Morris, Chuck (Becky) Hennen of Morris, Bonnie (Reid) Berger of Hayward, WI, Kathy (Jerry) Bruns of Morris, Mary (Randy) Schumacher of Forest Lake, Joanie (Mike) Kopel of Donnelly, Jenny (Gregg) Gunter of Cottage Grove, Jim (Becky) Hennen of Norwood-Young America, Dan (Dee) Hennen of Norwood-Young America, Tony (Amy) Hennen of Carmel, IN and Sarah (Jim) Hurd of Fridley; 38 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and daughter-in-law: Kara Robertson of Morris. He was preceded in death by one son: Edward Hennen; two grandsons: Blake and Bradley Hennen; his parents and ten brothers and five sisters.
Pallbearers for the service are: Mark Pashen, Coby Bruns, Eric Hennen, Andy Hennen, Tyler Kopel, Kyle Hennen, Alex Henrichs and Nick Hennen. Honorary pallbearers are all of Leo’s grandchildren. Linda Hodgson will serve as pianist for the service with Ken Hodgson serving as soloist/song leader. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
To send condolences to the family, visit www.pedersenfh.com.
Monday, December 13, 2010
meeting
the st co rep party will have a meeting tonight (Mon) at 6 pm at detoys in Morris. for those that want to you can come about 5:30 pm for supper and an informal discussion. for more info call 589-1999.
Friday, December 10, 2010
OBIT
Funeral services for Gladys Amborn of Morris will be held Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. Rev. Dell Sanderson will be officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service 7:30 at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris and for one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery in Morris.
Gladys Marion Anderson, daughter of Carl and Elsie (Banister) Anderson, was born Aug. 4, 1922 in Framnas Township in Stevens County. Gladys was baptized on Dec. 2, 1922 in Morris and later confirmed into the Lutheran Faith. She grew up in the Alberta area and began her schooling at District #24 Country School. She continued her education at Alberta High School, graduating in 1942. On Sept. 29, 1943, she was united in marriage to Harry Walter Amborn at Peace Lutheran Church in Morris. Following their marriage, the couple purchased a farm near Donnelly, where they farmed and raised their children. Upon their retirement, they moved into Morris. Harry died on March 31, 2002 and Gladys has continued to live in Morris since that time.
Gladys was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. She enjoyed sewing, baking, tatting and embroidery. She especially enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren.
Gladys died on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 at the Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 88 years.
She is survived by seven daughters: Sandy (Fred) Kranitz of Dayton; Donna (Ricky) Madsen of Cape Coral, Fla.; Vicki (Bruce) Strandmark of Byron, Ga.; Kathy Mohr of Morris; Deanna (Jerry) Pekar of Brainerd; JoAnne (Jim) Hauglund of Donnelly and Tammy Ehrp (Jerry Thorstad) of Morris; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Harry; two children: Sharon Amborn and Lester Amborn; one granddaughter: Mackenzie Hauglund; son-in-law: Darell Mohr and siblings: Ethel Doll, Irene Jones, Rose Anderson, Harlie Anderson and Glenn Anderson.
Pallbearers for the service are: Fred Kranitz, Ricky Madsen, Bruce Strandmark, Jerry Pekar, Jim Hauglund and Jerry Thorstad. Honorary pallbearers are all of Glady’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rita Lambert will serve as organist/pianist for the service with Kathy Fynboh serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association and the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation.
If you would like to send condolences to the family, please visit www.pedeA
Gladys Marion Anderson, daughter of Carl and Elsie (Banister) Anderson, was born Aug. 4, 1922 in Framnas Township in Stevens County. Gladys was baptized on Dec. 2, 1922 in Morris and later confirmed into the Lutheran Faith. She grew up in the Alberta area and began her schooling at District #24 Country School. She continued her education at Alberta High School, graduating in 1942. On Sept. 29, 1943, she was united in marriage to Harry Walter Amborn at Peace Lutheran Church in Morris. Following their marriage, the couple purchased a farm near Donnelly, where they farmed and raised their children. Upon their retirement, they moved into Morris. Harry died on March 31, 2002 and Gladys has continued to live in Morris since that time.
Gladys was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. She enjoyed sewing, baking, tatting and embroidery. She especially enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren.
Gladys died on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 at the Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 88 years.
She is survived by seven daughters: Sandy (Fred) Kranitz of Dayton; Donna (Ricky) Madsen of Cape Coral, Fla.; Vicki (Bruce) Strandmark of Byron, Ga.; Kathy Mohr of Morris; Deanna (Jerry) Pekar of Brainerd; JoAnne (Jim) Hauglund of Donnelly and Tammy Ehrp (Jerry Thorstad) of Morris; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Harry; two children: Sharon Amborn and Lester Amborn; one granddaughter: Mackenzie Hauglund; son-in-law: Darell Mohr and siblings: Ethel Doll, Irene Jones, Rose Anderson, Harlie Anderson and Glenn Anderson.
Pallbearers for the service are: Fred Kranitz, Ricky Madsen, Bruce Strandmark, Jerry Pekar, Jim Hauglund and Jerry Thorstad. Honorary pallbearers are all of Glady’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rita Lambert will serve as organist/pianist for the service with Kathy Fynboh serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association and the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation.
If you would like to send condolences to the family, please visit www.pedeA
DONNELLY NEWS
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Remember if you are going to be gone during the holidays or for the winter you can keep up on the Donnelly news by visiting www.morrissuntribune.com under columns, Donnelly news or at my blog at www.donnellyminn.blogspot.com.
Winter is here to stay. Several inches of snow fell on Friday followed by strong winds that caused stormy conditions for most of the day. This week has been cold with below zero temperatures. It was nice to come home Saturday and find out that my driveway had been blown out. Thanks to whoever did that for me.
In St. John’s/ Kongsvinger Parish news: There will be a red poinsettia garden in the parish this year at Christmas services. If you would like to order one, please call the parish office at 246-3211 by Dec. 18.
The parish has a hat/ mitten tree in the back of both churches. Hats and mittens will be collected until Dec. 12 to be donated to the Salvation Army.
Kongsvinger will again once again hold its annual Christmas card club. To participate, you may give your donation to Florentine Erickson or Bertha Larson.
Sunday school will be at St. John’s on Dec. 12 at 9:45 a.m. with practice to follow. There will also be practice today (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to noon at Kongsvinger.
The first installment of the Sunday school program will be presented on Dec. 19 at St. John’s at 11 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner. Please note that service times will switch on that Sunday with Kongsvinger worshipping at 8:30 a.m.
The second installment will be at Kongsvinger on Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. with lunch afterwards. Everyone is welcome to attend one or both performances.
Christmas eve worship services will be at St. John’s on Dec. 24 at 9 p.m. Christmas day worship will be at Kongsvinger. There will be joint services at Kongsvinger at 10 a.m. on Dec. 26.
A piano recital by Luke Fiskness will be held at the Morris Area Elementary concert hall on Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Thrivent and there will be a free will offering to benefit the food shelf and Pamida giving tree. For more info call 589-1731.
Santa will be stopping in Donnelly today (Saturday) at the hall about 1 p.m. Kids of all ages are invited to visit with him.
There is a drop box for Toys for Tots at the bank in Donnelly.
Former Donnelly area resident Gladys Amborn of Morris passed away on Dec. 5. Her funeral is today (Saturday) at 2:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris.
Congratulations to Mason Dunn (Lowell and Sandy) and Madison Wesley (Alisha and Matthew Gramith) who were recent winners in the Lions peace poster contest.
Congratulations to Herb Kloos who was recently recognized for his many years of service to the West Central Community Action board. He has represented Stevens County for the last ten years.
Brittany Cardwell was among the Girl Scouts who collected toys for the Gillette children’s hospital in Minneapolis.
Pearl A. Anderson and I attended the KLCW advent supper on Dec. 2 at Kongsvinger.
Jack, John and Joan Kopacek and I attended the funeral for Les Huebner in Morris on Dec. 4. Earlier in the day I attended the open house at the Stevens County museum and the Christmas bazaar at the Morris Senior Center. Lou Eystad said they had a good turnout.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the worship services at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Morris on Dec. 5 and the Christmas sing-a-long at St. John’s in the afternoon.
I stopped by the Holidazzle Trim-a-Tree event at the Donnelly Hall on Sunday. Hats off to Sandy Dunn and her family who did an outstanding job of putting the event together. Karen Janachovsky won the people’s choice for the best tree. Sandy says thanks to everyone who helped in any way, especially for those who helped at the end of the day.
Joan, Jack and John Kopacek and I attended the Learning Unlimited event on Dec. 8.
When driving through Donnelly, be sure to take a look at the community bulletin board for current events.
Remember if you are going to be gone during the holidays or for the winter you can keep up on the Donnelly news by visiting www.morrissuntribune.com under columns, Donnelly news or at my blog at www.donnellyminn.blogspot.com.
Winter is here to stay. Several inches of snow fell on Friday followed by strong winds that caused stormy conditions for most of the day. This week has been cold with below zero temperatures. It was nice to come home Saturday and find out that my driveway had been blown out. Thanks to whoever did that for me.
In St. John’s/ Kongsvinger Parish news: There will be a red poinsettia garden in the parish this year at Christmas services. If you would like to order one, please call the parish office at 246-3211 by Dec. 18.
The parish has a hat/ mitten tree in the back of both churches. Hats and mittens will be collected until Dec. 12 to be donated to the Salvation Army.
Kongsvinger will again once again hold its annual Christmas card club. To participate, you may give your donation to Florentine Erickson or Bertha Larson.
Sunday school will be at St. John’s on Dec. 12 at 9:45 a.m. with practice to follow. There will also be practice today (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to noon at Kongsvinger.
The first installment of the Sunday school program will be presented on Dec. 19 at St. John’s at 11 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner. Please note that service times will switch on that Sunday with Kongsvinger worshipping at 8:30 a.m.
The second installment will be at Kongsvinger on Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. with lunch afterwards. Everyone is welcome to attend one or both performances.
Christmas eve worship services will be at St. John’s on Dec. 24 at 9 p.m. Christmas day worship will be at Kongsvinger. There will be joint services at Kongsvinger at 10 a.m. on Dec. 26.
A piano recital by Luke Fiskness will be held at the Morris Area Elementary concert hall on Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Thrivent and there will be a free will offering to benefit the food shelf and Pamida giving tree. For more info call 589-1731.
Santa will be stopping in Donnelly today (Saturday) at the hall about 1 p.m. Kids of all ages are invited to visit with him.
There is a drop box for Toys for Tots at the bank in Donnelly.
Former Donnelly area resident Gladys Amborn of Morris passed away on Dec. 5. Her funeral is today (Saturday) at 2:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris.
Congratulations to Mason Dunn (Lowell and Sandy) and Madison Wesley (Alisha and Matthew Gramith) who were recent winners in the Lions peace poster contest.
Congratulations to Herb Kloos who was recently recognized for his many years of service to the West Central Community Action board. He has represented Stevens County for the last ten years.
Brittany Cardwell was among the Girl Scouts who collected toys for the Gillette children’s hospital in Minneapolis.
Pearl A. Anderson and I attended the KLCW advent supper on Dec. 2 at Kongsvinger.
Jack, John and Joan Kopacek and I attended the funeral for Les Huebner in Morris on Dec. 4. Earlier in the day I attended the open house at the Stevens County museum and the Christmas bazaar at the Morris Senior Center. Lou Eystad said they had a good turnout.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the worship services at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Morris on Dec. 5 and the Christmas sing-a-long at St. John’s in the afternoon.
I stopped by the Holidazzle Trim-a-Tree event at the Donnelly Hall on Sunday. Hats off to Sandy Dunn and her family who did an outstanding job of putting the event together. Karen Janachovsky won the people’s choice for the best tree. Sandy says thanks to everyone who helped in any way, especially for those who helped at the end of the day.
Joan, Jack and John Kopacek and I attended the Learning Unlimited event on Dec. 8.
When driving through Donnelly, be sure to take a look at the community bulletin board for current events.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
retirment party
there will be a retirement party for Joe altrich at the don co-op on Dec 10th from 1-4 pm. He has been there for 53 yrs.
Friday, December 3, 2010
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Dec 4th- 10th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news
Weather news with the exception of some bad weather on wed eve resulting in the cancellation of the parish thanksgiving service the rest of the thanksgiving weekend was unseasonably nice but winter came roaring back with snow and stormy conditions on Mon and Tue. And another storm is forecast for this weekend.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will conclude on Dec 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am ---11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
There will be a Christmas carol sing a long at St J on Dec 5th beginning at 4:30 pm with a light lunch following
There will be a red poinsettia garden in the parish this year at Christmas services. If you would like to order one please call the parish office at 246-3211 by Dec 18th.
The parish will again have a hat /mitten tree in the back of both churches. Hats and mittens will be collected until Dec 12th and donated to the Salvation Army
Kong will again once again hold its annual Christmas card club. To participate, you may give your donation to Florentine Erickson or bertha Larson
The Dec parish newsletter is now out extra copies are available in the narthex of ea. church.
Pederson funeral home “a time to remember” will be held at the funeral home on Dec 12th at 4 pm please rsvp at 589-3220 by Dec 8th
A piano recital by Luke Fiskness to benefit local charities will be held at Maes concert hall on Dec 12th at 6:30 pm. This event is sponsored by Thrivent and there will be a free will offering to benefit the food shelf and pamida giving tree. For more info call 589-1731
Wam will meet today (Sat) at our savior’s in Chokio beginning with a short business meeting at 10 am followed by their annual advent potluck luncheon. Special guest will be Julie smith from the 'institute for Lutheran theology" Everyone is welcome.
The 2nd annual holidazzle trim a tree event and silent auction will be held at the Donnelly hall starting today (Sat) and concluding on Dec 5th from 12-4 pm both days. Stop in for hot cider, coffee, sweets and other goodies. Proceeds will be used for renovations of the Donnelly hall. Last year’s event was very successful let’s build on it.
Also going on today (sat) is the annual holiday open house at the schs (9 AM -12 PM) and the Christmas bazaar at the Morris senior center also beginning at 9 am with lunch at 11 am.
Concordia (Morehead) will present their annual Christmas concert at 3 & 8 pm today and at 3 pm on Dec 5th
The red hats will meet on Dec 6th at 1 pm at “the place to be” for pizza. For those that wish to participate in a cookie exchange please bring two dozen cookies or goodies all are welcome.
LU will meet on Dec 8th at 1 pm at the Morris sr. center Laird barber will be the speaker.
Santa will be stopping in Donnelly on Dec 11th at the hall about 1 pm so bring the kids to see Santa
There is a drop box for toys for tots at the bank in Donnelly.
Leo A. Storbakken of Minneapolis passed away on Nov 22nd. His sister Mable Realdsen is among the family members that survive him
Phyllis gausman of Alberta passed away on Nov. 25. A step granddaughter jen (Joey) Fults and their family are among the family members that survive her.
Mildred Stark of Morris formerly of Keng passed away on Nov 27nd. A nephew Jim (Lorraine) Aanerud and his family are among the family members that survive her. We were among the family and friends who attended her funeral at Messiah Lutheran on Dec 1st. She was a classmate of my aunt Mabel’s in Elbow Lake. After the funeral I stopped into the good Sam home to visit with Thelma Leegard. She asked me to say “hi” to everyone in the Donnelly area.
Les Huebner of Morris formerly of Donnelly passed away on Nov 30th. His funeral will be held today (Sat) at 10:30 am at first Lutheran in Morris
Congratulations to Doug wilts on being recognized as a key leader for the redwood 4-h at the grant co 4-h awards program held recently.
Congratulations to Mark and Deb Erickson for being named the 2010 outstanding soil conservationists in Stevens County.
Congratulations to chandler (honorable mention) and Alex Erickson of the c-a FB team who were named to the all-conference team in the pheasant conference.
Congratulations to irv sax who is the new manager of the sled shed (formerly Murray’s TNT) of rural Wendell. His parents are Rosie and the late Clyde sax of elbow Lake formerly of Donnelly.
At a recent meeting of the Rendsville 4-h club the following were elected as officers: cami Aanerud president, Jacob Sperr vp, Shannon kill sec ,savannah Aanerud treasure, Sydney Sperr reporter, Julie kill key leader, Lori Sperr assistant key leader
On Nov 24th I stopped into LL to wish my cousin Bev Hurlbut a Happy Thanksgiving.
Nov 25th a good crowd was on hand at the um church in Herman for their community meal.
Lloyd and Jan Anderson were among the exhibitors at the holiday craft fair at the armory in Morris in Nov 26th. In the aft John and Joan Kopacek, Jan Greiner and I helped decorate St John’s. Thanks to Lowell and Sandy Dunn and their family for decorating Kong. Both churches look very festive now.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at gslc in Morris on Nov 28th. Afterwards I took in the Christmas open house at Unger furniture in Morris. In the eve eystad’s attended the sing a long at the Eden reformed church in Herman
Nov 25th Pearl A. Anderson and Jim and Lou Eystad attended the community thanksgiving meal at the Assumption Catholic Church in Morris. Jeff and Gayle Gibson and family of Avon and donna frank of starbuck were dinner guests at Sam and Dorothy Johrdheim home in Donnelly
Andy brevig and I attended parish bible study at St J on Dec 1st.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news
Weather news with the exception of some bad weather on wed eve resulting in the cancellation of the parish thanksgiving service the rest of the thanksgiving weekend was unseasonably nice but winter came roaring back with snow and stormy conditions on Mon and Tue. And another storm is forecast for this weekend.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will conclude on Dec 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am ---11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
There will be a Christmas carol sing a long at St J on Dec 5th beginning at 4:30 pm with a light lunch following
There will be a red poinsettia garden in the parish this year at Christmas services. If you would like to order one please call the parish office at 246-3211 by Dec 18th.
The parish will again have a hat /mitten tree in the back of both churches. Hats and mittens will be collected until Dec 12th and donated to the Salvation Army
Kong will again once again hold its annual Christmas card club. To participate, you may give your donation to Florentine Erickson or bertha Larson
The Dec parish newsletter is now out extra copies are available in the narthex of ea. church.
Pederson funeral home “a time to remember” will be held at the funeral home on Dec 12th at 4 pm please rsvp at 589-3220 by Dec 8th
A piano recital by Luke Fiskness to benefit local charities will be held at Maes concert hall on Dec 12th at 6:30 pm. This event is sponsored by Thrivent and there will be a free will offering to benefit the food shelf and pamida giving tree. For more info call 589-1731
Wam will meet today (Sat) at our savior’s in Chokio beginning with a short business meeting at 10 am followed by their annual advent potluck luncheon. Special guest will be Julie smith from the 'institute for Lutheran theology" Everyone is welcome.
The 2nd annual holidazzle trim a tree event and silent auction will be held at the Donnelly hall starting today (Sat) and concluding on Dec 5th from 12-4 pm both days. Stop in for hot cider, coffee, sweets and other goodies. Proceeds will be used for renovations of the Donnelly hall. Last year’s event was very successful let’s build on it.
Also going on today (sat) is the annual holiday open house at the schs (9 AM -12 PM) and the Christmas bazaar at the Morris senior center also beginning at 9 am with lunch at 11 am.
Concordia (Morehead) will present their annual Christmas concert at 3 & 8 pm today and at 3 pm on Dec 5th
The red hats will meet on Dec 6th at 1 pm at “the place to be” for pizza. For those that wish to participate in a cookie exchange please bring two dozen cookies or goodies all are welcome.
LU will meet on Dec 8th at 1 pm at the Morris sr. center Laird barber will be the speaker.
Santa will be stopping in Donnelly on Dec 11th at the hall about 1 pm so bring the kids to see Santa
There is a drop box for toys for tots at the bank in Donnelly.
Leo A. Storbakken of Minneapolis passed away on Nov 22nd. His sister Mable Realdsen is among the family members that survive him
Phyllis gausman of Alberta passed away on Nov. 25. A step granddaughter jen (Joey) Fults and their family are among the family members that survive her.
Mildred Stark of Morris formerly of Keng passed away on Nov 27nd. A nephew Jim (Lorraine) Aanerud and his family are among the family members that survive her. We were among the family and friends who attended her funeral at Messiah Lutheran on Dec 1st. She was a classmate of my aunt Mabel’s in Elbow Lake. After the funeral I stopped into the good Sam home to visit with Thelma Leegard. She asked me to say “hi” to everyone in the Donnelly area.
Les Huebner of Morris formerly of Donnelly passed away on Nov 30th. His funeral will be held today (Sat) at 10:30 am at first Lutheran in Morris
Congratulations to Doug wilts on being recognized as a key leader for the redwood 4-h at the grant co 4-h awards program held recently.
Congratulations to Mark and Deb Erickson for being named the 2010 outstanding soil conservationists in Stevens County.
Congratulations to chandler (honorable mention) and Alex Erickson of the c-a FB team who were named to the all-conference team in the pheasant conference.
Congratulations to irv sax who is the new manager of the sled shed (formerly Murray’s TNT) of rural Wendell. His parents are Rosie and the late Clyde sax of elbow Lake formerly of Donnelly.
At a recent meeting of the Rendsville 4-h club the following were elected as officers: cami Aanerud president, Jacob Sperr vp, Shannon kill sec ,savannah Aanerud treasure, Sydney Sperr reporter, Julie kill key leader, Lori Sperr assistant key leader
On Nov 24th I stopped into LL to wish my cousin Bev Hurlbut a Happy Thanksgiving.
Nov 25th a good crowd was on hand at the um church in Herman for their community meal.
Lloyd and Jan Anderson were among the exhibitors at the holiday craft fair at the armory in Morris in Nov 26th. In the aft John and Joan Kopacek, Jan Greiner and I helped decorate St John’s. Thanks to Lowell and Sandy Dunn and their family for decorating Kong. Both churches look very festive now.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at gslc in Morris on Nov 28th. Afterwards I took in the Christmas open house at Unger furniture in Morris. In the eve eystad’s attended the sing a long at the Eden reformed church in Herman
Nov 25th Pearl A. Anderson and Jim and Lou Eystad attended the community thanksgiving meal at the Assumption Catholic Church in Morris. Jeff and Gayle Gibson and family of Avon and donna frank of starbuck were dinner guests at Sam and Dorothy Johrdheim home in Donnelly
Andy brevig and I attended parish bible study at St J on Dec 1st.
DEATH
Funeral services for Lester Huebner of Morris will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Morris. Rev. Ali Boomershine will be officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris and for one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery in Morris.
Lester Harold Huebner, son of August Jr. and Margaret (Stahman) Huebner, was born March 14, 1923 in Morris. In 1940, Les graduated from the West Central School of Agriculture in Morris. While attending school, Les worked on the farm. Following his schooling, he continued to farm in the Donnelly area. On June 3, 1943, he was united in marriage to Gladys Wade at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Donnelly. The couple made their home on a farm west of Donnelly, where they lived and farmed until 1979. At that time, they built a home in Donnelly, where they lived for next 23 years. In 2002, they moved to a town home in Morris. Gladys died on July 6, 2006 and Les has continued to live in Morris since that time.
Les was a life-time member of First Lutheran Church in Morris, where he served on the church council. He was also a member of the Donnelly Rod and Gun Club and served on the Donnelly Co-op Creamery Board and the Morris Coop Association Board. Les enjoyed golfing, gardening, fishing, farming and deer hunting. He particularly liked playing cards at Sax’s Café in Donnelly. Les loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Les died on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010 at the Courage Cottage in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 87 years.
He is survived by four children: Warren (Delores) Huebner of Surprise, Ariz., Monica Carlson (and friend: Tom Brady) of Plymouth, Mark (Mary) Huebner of Morris and Howard (Tracy) Huebner of Fargo, N.D.; son-in-law: Vaughn Forsberg of Euphrata, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother: Donald (Joyce) Huebner of Morris; one sister: Margie Wagner of Leavenworth, Kan. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife: Gladys; one daughter: Jeanne Forsberg; his parents and siblings: Bertha Andert, Robert Huebner, Lloyd Huebner, Walter Huebner and Raymond Huebner.
Pallbearers for the service are Les’s grandchildren: Pam Wilbur, Brian Huebner, Eric Forsberg, Matthew Forsberg, Sarah Carlson-Wallrath, Michael Carlson, Darick Huebner, Luke Huebner, Justine Huebner, John Huebner, Kristen Huebner and David Huebner. Honorary Pallbearers are Les’s great-grandchildren: Adam Wilbur, Timothy Wilbur, Drew Huebner, Jonah Huebner, Addison Wallrath, Jackson Wallrath and Raelyn Carlson. Deb Mahoney will service as organist for the service with Mary Huebner serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
Lester Harold Huebner, son of August Jr. and Margaret (Stahman) Huebner, was born March 14, 1923 in Morris. In 1940, Les graduated from the West Central School of Agriculture in Morris. While attending school, Les worked on the farm. Following his schooling, he continued to farm in the Donnelly area. On June 3, 1943, he was united in marriage to Gladys Wade at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Donnelly. The couple made their home on a farm west of Donnelly, where they lived and farmed until 1979. At that time, they built a home in Donnelly, where they lived for next 23 years. In 2002, they moved to a town home in Morris. Gladys died on July 6, 2006 and Les has continued to live in Morris since that time.
Les was a life-time member of First Lutheran Church in Morris, where he served on the church council. He was also a member of the Donnelly Rod and Gun Club and served on the Donnelly Co-op Creamery Board and the Morris Coop Association Board. Les enjoyed golfing, gardening, fishing, farming and deer hunting. He particularly liked playing cards at Sax’s Café in Donnelly. Les loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Les died on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010 at the Courage Cottage in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 87 years.
He is survived by four children: Warren (Delores) Huebner of Surprise, Ariz., Monica Carlson (and friend: Tom Brady) of Plymouth, Mark (Mary) Huebner of Morris and Howard (Tracy) Huebner of Fargo, N.D.; son-in-law: Vaughn Forsberg of Euphrata, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother: Donald (Joyce) Huebner of Morris; one sister: Margie Wagner of Leavenworth, Kan. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife: Gladys; one daughter: Jeanne Forsberg; his parents and siblings: Bertha Andert, Robert Huebner, Lloyd Huebner, Walter Huebner and Raymond Huebner.
Pallbearers for the service are Les’s grandchildren: Pam Wilbur, Brian Huebner, Eric Forsberg, Matthew Forsberg, Sarah Carlson-Wallrath, Michael Carlson, Darick Huebner, Luke Huebner, Justine Huebner, John Huebner, Kristen Huebner and David Huebner. Honorary Pallbearers are Les’s great-grandchildren: Adam Wilbur, Timothy Wilbur, Drew Huebner, Jonah Huebner, Addison Wallrath, Jackson Wallrath and Raelyn Carlson. Deb Mahoney will service as organist for the service with Mary Huebner serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
ST J KONG PARISH EVENTS
11/28 ELECTION OF st co Thrivent officers at st j 9:30 am noon Kong
12/2 kclw advent supper 6 PM
12/7 st j welca pot luck dinner 1:30 PM
12/5 Christmas carol sing a long 4:30 PM st j
12/15 seekers women's prayer group k 9:30 am
12/19 ss program 11 am st j 12/23 k 7pm
12/24 Christmas eve service 9 PM st j
12/25 Christmas services 10 am k
12/26 joint worship 1o am k
12/2 kclw advent supper 6 PM
12/7 st j welca pot luck dinner 1:30 PM
12/5 Christmas carol sing a long 4:30 PM st j
12/15 seekers women's prayer group k 9:30 am
12/19 ss program 11 am st j 12/23 k 7pm
12/24 Christmas eve service 9 PM st j
12/25 Christmas services 10 am k
12/26 joint worship 1o am k
Saturday, November 27, 2010
great read
warning this contains some language that may be offensive to some
DOES THIS JOB HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE??
A doctor from Israel says: "In Israel the medicine is so advanced that we cut-off a man's testicles, we put them into another man and in 6 weeks he is looking for work".
The German doctor comments: "That´s nothing, in Germany we take part of the brain out from a person, we put it into another person's head and in 4 weeks he is looking for work".
A Russian doctor says: That's nothing either. In Russia we take out half of the heart out from a person, we put it into another person's chest and in 2 weeks he is looking for work.
The US doctor answers immediately: That's nothing colleagues, you are way behind us . . . . in the USA (about a year ago) we grabbed a person with no brains, no heart and no balls . . . .. . we made him President and now the whole country is looking for work!!!!!
BE SURE TO SHARE.
DOES THIS JOB HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE??
A doctor from Israel says: "In Israel the medicine is so advanced that we cut-off a man's testicles, we put them into another man and in 6 weeks he is looking for work".
The German doctor comments: "That´s nothing, in Germany we take part of the brain out from a person, we put it into another person's head and in 4 weeks he is looking for work".
A Russian doctor says: That's nothing either. In Russia we take out half of the heart out from a person, we put it into another person's chest and in 2 weeks he is looking for work.
The US doctor answers immediately: That's nothing colleagues, you are way behind us . . . . in the USA (about a year ago) we grabbed a person with no brains, no heart and no balls . . . .. . we made him President and now the whole country is looking for work!!!!!
BE SURE TO SHARE.
Friday, November 26, 2010
death
Leo A. Storbakken of Minneapolis passed away on Nov 22nd a sister Mable realdsen of Morris formerly of Donnelly is among the family members who survive him
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Nov 27th-Dec 4th.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. As winter approaches there may be occasions when I will be unable to get into town to check my boxes so please keep that in mind if you have news and/ or an announcement for me.
Weather news; Mother nature has given us a vivid reminder that winter is right around the corner with cold temps, some freezing drizzle, and light snow during the past week
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Dec 1st and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am ---11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
There will be a Christmas carol sing a long at St J on Dec 5th beginning at 4:30 pm with a light lunch following
There will be a red poinsettia garden in the parish this year at Christmas services. If you would like to order one please call the parish office at 246-3211 by Dec 18th.
Wam will meet on Dec 4th at our savior’s in Chokio beginning with a short business meeting at 10 am followed by their annual advent potluck dinner. Special guest will be Julie smith from the 'institute for Lutheran theology" Everyone is welcome.
The 2nd annual holidazzle trim a tree event and silent auction will be held at the Donnelly hall on Dec 4 and 5th from 12-4 pm both days. Stop in for hot cider, coffee, sweets and other goodies. If you are going to bring a tree or an item for the silent auction please let sandy Dunn (246-3292), know by Nov 28th. She will be at the hall on Fri. eve Dec 3rd to receive trees and help set up. Proceeds will be used for renovations of the Donnelly hall. Last year’s event was very successful let’s build on it.
The red hats will meet on Dec 6th at 1 pm at “the place to be” for pizza. For those that wish to participate in a cookie exchange please bring two dozen cookies or goodies all are welcome.
LU will meet on Dec 8th at 1 pm at the Morris sr. center Laird barber will be the speaker.
Dale Snesrud of Northfield MN passed away on Nov 18th. Among the family members that survive him, is his wife Nancy (Frank). Her parents were the late John and Helen Frank of Donnelly.
Jacie Susan Wente was born on November 9, 2010 at Douglas County Hospital, Alexandria, to Chad and Jackie Wente. Grandparents are Rick and Sue Frass of Starbuck, and Richard and Linda Wente of Donnelly. Great-grandmothers are Irene Blocher of Starbuck and Rosalita Frass of Willmar.
Congratulations to Tara flaten who was recently named to the honor roll at Hancock H.S.
Congratulations to Carrie Rouske who named the all west central tribune area team in vb
Congratulations to Alex Erickson who was recently named an AAA winner at c-a H.S.
Congratulations to Becky Hennen who was named support staff member of the year at Morris area schools.
Agralite is looking for the following people from Donnelly who had their capital credit checks returned: Anderson, Gene? John; Bottcher, Don; Fitzgerald Joe; and Kietgerald, Paul. If you know the whereabouts of any of these people or any family members please call them at 1-800-950-8375.
Pearl A. Anderson and I were among those who took in the open house at sv on Nov 18th. Later the threshing bee royalty were among the participants in the parade of lights in Morris.
Andy Brevig and I were among the many that attended the turkey bingo at the Donnelly hall on Nov 19th. Thanks to westmor industries for the turkey dinner I won.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the worship services at good shepherd Lutheran church in Morris on Nov 21st and the fall festival at Kong. Thanks to Betty Kill for making the doily I won there.
Due to some cell phone problems I now have a new cell# 320-288-8692
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. As winter approaches there may be occasions when I will be unable to get into town to check my boxes so please keep that in mind if you have news and/ or an announcement for me.
Weather news; Mother nature has given us a vivid reminder that winter is right around the corner with cold temps, some freezing drizzle, and light snow during the past week
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Dec 1st and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am ---11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
There will be a Christmas carol sing a long at St J on Dec 5th beginning at 4:30 pm with a light lunch following
There will be a red poinsettia garden in the parish this year at Christmas services. If you would like to order one please call the parish office at 246-3211 by Dec 18th.
Wam will meet on Dec 4th at our savior’s in Chokio beginning with a short business meeting at 10 am followed by their annual advent potluck dinner. Special guest will be Julie smith from the 'institute for Lutheran theology" Everyone is welcome.
The 2nd annual holidazzle trim a tree event and silent auction will be held at the Donnelly hall on Dec 4 and 5th from 12-4 pm both days. Stop in for hot cider, coffee, sweets and other goodies. If you are going to bring a tree or an item for the silent auction please let sandy Dunn (246-3292), know by Nov 28th. She will be at the hall on Fri. eve Dec 3rd to receive trees and help set up. Proceeds will be used for renovations of the Donnelly hall. Last year’s event was very successful let’s build on it.
The red hats will meet on Dec 6th at 1 pm at “the place to be” for pizza. For those that wish to participate in a cookie exchange please bring two dozen cookies or goodies all are welcome.
LU will meet on Dec 8th at 1 pm at the Morris sr. center Laird barber will be the speaker.
Dale Snesrud of Northfield MN passed away on Nov 18th. Among the family members that survive him, is his wife Nancy (Frank). Her parents were the late John and Helen Frank of Donnelly.
Jacie Susan Wente was born on November 9, 2010 at Douglas County Hospital, Alexandria, to Chad and Jackie Wente. Grandparents are Rick and Sue Frass of Starbuck, and Richard and Linda Wente of Donnelly. Great-grandmothers are Irene Blocher of Starbuck and Rosalita Frass of Willmar.
Congratulations to Tara flaten who was recently named to the honor roll at Hancock H.S.
Congratulations to Carrie Rouske who named the all west central tribune area team in vb
Congratulations to Alex Erickson who was recently named an AAA winner at c-a H.S.
Congratulations to Becky Hennen who was named support staff member of the year at Morris area schools.
Agralite is looking for the following people from Donnelly who had their capital credit checks returned: Anderson, Gene? John; Bottcher, Don; Fitzgerald Joe; and Kietgerald, Paul. If you know the whereabouts of any of these people or any family members please call them at 1-800-950-8375.
Pearl A. Anderson and I were among those who took in the open house at sv on Nov 18th. Later the threshing bee royalty were among the participants in the parade of lights in Morris.
Andy Brevig and I were among the many that attended the turkey bingo at the Donnelly hall on Nov 19th. Thanks to westmor industries for the turkey dinner I won.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the worship services at good shepherd Lutheran church in Morris on Nov 21st and the fall festival at Kong. Thanks to Betty Kill for making the doily I won there.
Due to some cell phone problems I now have a new cell# 320-288-8692
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
obit
this is John frank's son in law
Dale Otto Snesrud was born November 5, 1933, in New Prague, Minnesota, to Elliot and Gertrude (Meinke) Snesrud. He was raised on the family farm in Webster, baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Webster, and attended St. John’s Parochial School. He graduated from Northfield High School in 1951 and after his education farmed with his father. He joined the US Army in September 1954 and following his honorable discharge in August 1956, returned to Webster. He married Nancy Marie Frank on September 7, 1957, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Donnelly, Minnesota. After marriage they bought his parents farm and together farmed and raised their family in Webster. In the late 1960's, Dale worked construction along with farming. In 1986, he retired from farming and began working for the National Farmers Organization as a Regional Director - a job he truly valued. In 1994, along with son Kyle, he purchased the Northfield Athletic Club which they renamed Olympus Athletic Club. In 1998, Dale and Nancy sold the farm to their son Loren and moved into Northfield. Dale and Kyle sold the Athletic Club in 2003, although Dale remained active at the Club until recently when his health failed.
Dale had a strong Christian faith and it was personified in the way his lived his life. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church where he was very active with the Mission Trips - volunteering his time doing flood relief not only in Minnesota but throughout the country. A former longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Webster, amongst other capacities he served as Congregational Chairman and Elder. Dale was a charter and life member of the Rice County NFO, active with the Salvation Army, and a former president, coach, and active fund raiser with the Webster Baseball Association He was an avid golfer and racquetball player and a heck of a good polka dancer. Even with all the energy he invested in others, his children and grandchildren were his focus. He was loving, playful, generous and kind hearted. He had the ability to put others first without putting the light on himself.
Survivors include his wife 53 years, Nancy; 5 children: Kyle and wife Joey of Farmington, Lance and wife Laurie of Northfield, Loren and wife Galina of Webster, Dawn and husband Bernie Giesen of New Prague, Neal and wife Shannon of Farmington; 10 grandchildren: Elliot, Abbey, Jordan, Scott, Vadym, Maya, Christina, Maddie, Molly and Noelle; one sister and her husband, Marlys and Jim Morin of St. Paul; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandson Braydon and his parents.
At the age of 77, Dale passed away Thursday morning, November 18, 2010, at the Reflections~Care Suites on the Three Links Campus in Northfield after a long and valiant battle with cancer.
Funeral service will be 11:30 AM Monday, November 22, 2010, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Northfield with Revs. Craig Ellingboe and Paul Graham officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be in St. John’s Cemetery at Webster. Casket bearers will be Jeff Stoneburg, Bryan Stoneburg, Mike Bruland, Joe Gerzina, Mitch Heyda and Jeff Anderson. Visitation will be 3-7PM Sunday, November 21, 2010, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Visitation will continue on Monday at the church one hour prior to the funeral.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Salvation Army, Camp Amicon or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
Arrangements are with the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home.
Dale Otto Snesrud was born November 5, 1933, in New Prague, Minnesota, to Elliot and Gertrude (Meinke) Snesrud. He was raised on the family farm in Webster, baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Webster, and attended St. John’s Parochial School. He graduated from Northfield High School in 1951 and after his education farmed with his father. He joined the US Army in September 1954 and following his honorable discharge in August 1956, returned to Webster. He married Nancy Marie Frank on September 7, 1957, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Donnelly, Minnesota. After marriage they bought his parents farm and together farmed and raised their family in Webster. In the late 1960's, Dale worked construction along with farming. In 1986, he retired from farming and began working for the National Farmers Organization as a Regional Director - a job he truly valued. In 1994, along with son Kyle, he purchased the Northfield Athletic Club which they renamed Olympus Athletic Club. In 1998, Dale and Nancy sold the farm to their son Loren and moved into Northfield. Dale and Kyle sold the Athletic Club in 2003, although Dale remained active at the Club until recently when his health failed.
Dale had a strong Christian faith and it was personified in the way his lived his life. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church where he was very active with the Mission Trips - volunteering his time doing flood relief not only in Minnesota but throughout the country. A former longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Webster, amongst other capacities he served as Congregational Chairman and Elder. Dale was a charter and life member of the Rice County NFO, active with the Salvation Army, and a former president, coach, and active fund raiser with the Webster Baseball Association He was an avid golfer and racquetball player and a heck of a good polka dancer. Even with all the energy he invested in others, his children and grandchildren were his focus. He was loving, playful, generous and kind hearted. He had the ability to put others first without putting the light on himself.
Survivors include his wife 53 years, Nancy; 5 children: Kyle and wife Joey of Farmington, Lance and wife Laurie of Northfield, Loren and wife Galina of Webster, Dawn and husband Bernie Giesen of New Prague, Neal and wife Shannon of Farmington; 10 grandchildren: Elliot, Abbey, Jordan, Scott, Vadym, Maya, Christina, Maddie, Molly and Noelle; one sister and her husband, Marlys and Jim Morin of St. Paul; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandson Braydon and his parents.
At the age of 77, Dale passed away Thursday morning, November 18, 2010, at the Reflections~Care Suites on the Three Links Campus in Northfield after a long and valiant battle with cancer.
Funeral service will be 11:30 AM Monday, November 22, 2010, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Northfield with Revs. Craig Ellingboe and Paul Graham officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be in St. John’s Cemetery at Webster. Casket bearers will be Jeff Stoneburg, Bryan Stoneburg, Mike Bruland, Joe Gerzina, Mitch Heyda and Jeff Anderson. Visitation will be 3-7PM Sunday, November 21, 2010, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Visitation will continue on Monday at the church one hour prior to the funeral.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Salvation Army, Camp Amicon or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
Arrangements are with the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
SO THIS IS HOW IT WORKS?
Bread Winner...Making Babies!
I was speaking to an emergency room physician this morning. He told me
that
a woman in her 20s came to the ER with her 8th pregnancy. She stated,
"my
momma told me that I am the breadwinner for the family." He asked her
to
explain. She said that she can make babies and babies get money for the
family. The scam goes like this: The grandma calls the Department of
Child
and Family Services and states that the unemployed daughter is not
capable
of caring for these children. DCFS agrees and states that the child or
children will need to go to foster care.
The grandma then volunteers to be the foster parent, and thus receives a
check for $1500 per child per month in Illinois. Total yearly income:
$144,000 tax-free, not to mention free healthcare (Medicaid) plus a
monthly
card entitling her to free groceries, etc, and a voucher for 250 free
cell
phone minutes per month. This does not even include WIC and other
welfare
programs. Indeed, grandma was correct in that her fertile daughter is
the
"breadwinner" for the family.
This is how the ruling class spends our tax dollars.
Sebastian J. Ciancio, M.D. Urologist, Danville Polyclinic, LTD
_____
I was speaking to an emergency room physician this morning. He told me
that
a woman in her 20s came to the ER with her 8th pregnancy. She stated,
"my
momma told me that I am the breadwinner for the family." He asked her
to
explain. She said that she can make babies and babies get money for the
family. The scam goes like this: The grandma calls the Department of
Child
and Family Services and states that the unemployed daughter is not
capable
of caring for these children. DCFS agrees and states that the child or
children will need to go to foster care.
The grandma then volunteers to be the foster parent, and thus receives a
check for $1500 per child per month in Illinois. Total yearly income:
$144,000 tax-free, not to mention free healthcare (Medicaid) plus a
monthly
card entitling her to free groceries, etc, and a voucher for 250 free
cell
phone minutes per month. This does not even include WIC and other
welfare
programs. Indeed, grandma was correct in that her fertile daughter is
the
"breadwinner" for the family.
This is how the ruling class spends our tax dollars.
Sebastian J. Ciancio, M.D. Urologist, Danville Polyclinic, LTD
_____
COURAGE
Courage.
You're a 19 year old kid.
You're critically wounded and dying in
the jungle somewhere in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam .
It's November 11, 1967.
LZ (landing zone) X-ray.
Your unit is outnumbered 8-1 and the enemy fire is so intense, from 100 yards away, that your CO (commanding officer) has ordered the MedEvac helicopters to stop coming in.
You're lying there, listening to the enemy machine guns and you know you're not getting out.
Your family is half way around the world, 12,000 miles away, and you'll never see them again.
As the world starts to fade in and out, you know this is the day.
Then - over the machine gun noise - you faintly hear that sound of a helicopter.
You look up to see a Huey coming in. But ... It doesn't seem real because no MedEvac markings are on it.
Captain Ed Freeman is coming in for you.
He's not MedEvac so it's not his job, but he heard the radio call and decided he's flying his Huey down into the machine gun fire anyway.
Even after the MedEvacs were ordered
not to come. He's coming anyway.
And he drops it in and sits there in the machine gun fire, as they load 3 of you at a time on board.
Then he flies you up and out through the gunfire to the doctors and nurses and safety.
And, he kept coming back !! 13 more times!!
Until all the wounded were out. No one knew until the mission was over that the Captain had been hit 4 times in the legs and left arm.
He took 29 of you and your buddies out that day. Some would not have made it without the Captain and his Huey.
Medal of Honor Recipient, Captain Ed Freeman , United States Air Force, died last Wednesday at the age of 70, in Boise , Idaho ..
May God Bless and Rest His Soul.
I bet you didn't hear about this hero's passing, but we've sure seen a whole bunch about Michael Jackson, Tiger Woods and the bickering of congress over Health Reform.
Medal of Honor Winner Captain Ed Freeman
Shame on the American media !!!
Now ... YOU pass this along to YOUR
mailing list. Honor this real American.
=
You're a 19 year old kid.
You're critically wounded and dying in
the jungle somewhere in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam .
It's November 11, 1967.
LZ (landing zone) X-ray.
Your unit is outnumbered 8-1 and the enemy fire is so intense, from 100 yards away, that your CO (commanding officer) has ordered the MedEvac helicopters to stop coming in.
You're lying there, listening to the enemy machine guns and you know you're not getting out.
Your family is half way around the world, 12,000 miles away, and you'll never see them again.
As the world starts to fade in and out, you know this is the day.
Then - over the machine gun noise - you faintly hear that sound of a helicopter.
You look up to see a Huey coming in. But ... It doesn't seem real because no MedEvac markings are on it.
Captain Ed Freeman is coming in for you.
He's not MedEvac so it's not his job, but he heard the radio call and decided he's flying his Huey down into the machine gun fire anyway.
Even after the MedEvacs were ordered
not to come. He's coming anyway.
And he drops it in and sits there in the machine gun fire, as they load 3 of you at a time on board.
Then he flies you up and out through the gunfire to the doctors and nurses and safety.
And, he kept coming back !! 13 more times!!
Until all the wounded were out. No one knew until the mission was over that the Captain had been hit 4 times in the legs and left arm.
He took 29 of you and your buddies out that day. Some would not have made it without the Captain and his Huey.
Medal of Honor Recipient, Captain Ed Freeman , United States Air Force, died last Wednesday at the age of 70, in Boise , Idaho ..
May God Bless and Rest His Soul.
I bet you didn't hear about this hero's passing, but we've sure seen a whole bunch about Michael Jackson, Tiger Woods and the bickering of congress over Health Reform.
Medal of Honor Winner Captain Ed Freeman
Shame on the American media !!!
Now ... YOU pass this along to YOUR
mailing list. Honor this real American.
=
Friday, November 19, 2010
donnelly news
Next edition Nov 20th-26th.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Since this is thanksgiving week I want to say a huge thank you to all my loyal readers for making this column such a success. It has been very gratifying to hear how much you all enjoy reading it.
Due to the thanksgiving holiday I have an early deadline next wk. so will any news by Tuesday eve and will check my boxes on Mon aft.
Due to some cell phone problems I now have a new cell# 320-288-8692
Weather news: the weather has been cloudy and cool during the last week with a few snow flurries thankfully we did not get the snow some other areas did. Farm work is pretty much done for the year around here.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: due to the fall festival On Nov 21st services at Kong will be 8:30 a.m. and St J at 11 a.m.
The fall festival will be held at Kong on Nov 21st from 11 am -1 pm at Kong. New on the menu this year is pork chops. Tickets will be available at the door. For more details see the ad in this week’s paper.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Dec 1st and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
Thanksgiving eve services will be held at St J at 7pm on Nov 24th.
Advent decorating at St J on Nov 26th at 1 pm
I need to clarify an item from last week. Mason Tomma infant son of Joha Tomma and Andrea Bergstrom was baptized at Kong on Nov 6th
at Kong along with his dad Joha.
Correction: Dellia ruff wrote the Donnelly news for 50+ years
Community thanksgiving dinners will be served at the assumption catholic church in Morris from 11 am – 1 pm and at the UM church in Herman from noon to 1 pm on Nov 25th
June Holck of Paulina, IA passed away recently. Among her survivors is her sister Marlys Alm of Morris formerly of Donnelly.
As you are getting your Christmas trees and decorations out of storage please remember the 2nd annual holidazzle trim a tree event will be held on Dec 4 & 5th at the Donnelly hall. The deadline to enter a tree is Nov 28th. Trees of all kinds are welcome and you can decorate them however you wish. There were a lot of great ones last yr.
Congratulations to the Hancock VB team who recently won the sub section vb tournament. Tara Flatten (Jeff and Christine) is a member of that team.
Enroute home from Morris on Nov 8th I visited my aunt Pearl A. Anderson in Donnelly.
Jim and Lou Eystad attended the funeral for her aunt Millia LeSage at Faith Lutheran in Morris on Nov 11th
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the good shepherd Lutheran church worship services in Morris on Nov 14th. It was announced that the church now has a website (gslcmorris.com) and is also on Facebook. In the aft Pat Smith and I attended the Hanning family concert at the Herman UM church. After the concert I visited Selma Burse at her apt in Herman.
The Donnelly community club held their last meeting of the year on Nov 15th. We discussed ideas for future bee’s and other events. Santa will stop in Donnelly on Dec 11th. After the meeting I visited with Jim and Lou Eystad at their house. Earlier in the day I visited my cousin Bev Hurlbult at Legacy Living.
Nov 17th Elaine Harstad and I attended Bible study at st J. In the aft I visited Verna Rinkenberger at the sky view courts in Morris. She recently became great- great grandma. Enroute home I stopped at the site of good shepherd Lutheran church to look at the progress out there. They are busy working on the foundation for the fellowship hall.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Since this is thanksgiving week I want to say a huge thank you to all my loyal readers for making this column such a success. It has been very gratifying to hear how much you all enjoy reading it.
Due to the thanksgiving holiday I have an early deadline next wk. so will any news by Tuesday eve and will check my boxes on Mon aft.
Due to some cell phone problems I now have a new cell# 320-288-8692
Weather news: the weather has been cloudy and cool during the last week with a few snow flurries thankfully we did not get the snow some other areas did. Farm work is pretty much done for the year around here.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: due to the fall festival On Nov 21st services at Kong will be 8:30 a.m. and St J at 11 a.m.
The fall festival will be held at Kong on Nov 21st from 11 am -1 pm at Kong. New on the menu this year is pork chops. Tickets will be available at the door. For more details see the ad in this week’s paper.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Dec 1st and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
Thanksgiving eve services will be held at St J at 7pm on Nov 24th.
Advent decorating at St J on Nov 26th at 1 pm
I need to clarify an item from last week. Mason Tomma infant son of Joha Tomma and Andrea Bergstrom was baptized at Kong on Nov 6th
at Kong along with his dad Joha.
Correction: Dellia ruff wrote the Donnelly news for 50+ years
Community thanksgiving dinners will be served at the assumption catholic church in Morris from 11 am – 1 pm and at the UM church in Herman from noon to 1 pm on Nov 25th
June Holck of Paulina, IA passed away recently. Among her survivors is her sister Marlys Alm of Morris formerly of Donnelly.
As you are getting your Christmas trees and decorations out of storage please remember the 2nd annual holidazzle trim a tree event will be held on Dec 4 & 5th at the Donnelly hall. The deadline to enter a tree is Nov 28th. Trees of all kinds are welcome and you can decorate them however you wish. There were a lot of great ones last yr.
Congratulations to the Hancock VB team who recently won the sub section vb tournament. Tara Flatten (Jeff and Christine) is a member of that team.
Enroute home from Morris on Nov 8th I visited my aunt Pearl A. Anderson in Donnelly.
Jim and Lou Eystad attended the funeral for her aunt Millia LeSage at Faith Lutheran in Morris on Nov 11th
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the good shepherd Lutheran church worship services in Morris on Nov 14th. It was announced that the church now has a website (gslcmorris.com) and is also on Facebook. In the aft Pat Smith and I attended the Hanning family concert at the Herman UM church. After the concert I visited Selma Burse at her apt in Herman.
The Donnelly community club held their last meeting of the year on Nov 15th. We discussed ideas for future bee’s and other events. Santa will stop in Donnelly on Dec 11th. After the meeting I visited with Jim and Lou Eystad at their house. Earlier in the day I visited my cousin Bev Hurlbult at Legacy Living.
Nov 17th Elaine Harstad and I attended Bible study at st J. In the aft I visited Verna Rinkenberger at the sky view courts in Morris. She recently became great- great grandma. Enroute home I stopped at the site of good shepherd Lutheran church to look at the progress out there. They are busy working on the foundation for the fellowship hall.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
welfare mom
Bread Winner...
I was speaking to an emergency room physician this morning. He told me that a woman in her 20s came to the ER with her 8th pregnancy. She stated, "my momma told me that I am the breadwinner for the family." He asked her to explain. She said that she can make babies and babies get money for the family. It goes like this: The grandma calls the Department of Child and Family Services and states that the unemployed daughter is not capable of caring for these children. DCFS agrees and states that the child or children will need to go to foster care.
The grandma then volunteers to be the foster parent, and thus receives a check for $1500 per child per month in Illinois . Total yearly income: $144,000 tax-free, not to mention free healthcare (Medicaid) plus a monthly card entitling her to free groceries, etc, and a voucher for 250 free cell phone minutes per month. This does not even include WIC and other welfare programs. Indeed, grandma was correct in that her fertile daughter is the "breadwinner" for the family.
This is how the ruling class spends our tax dollars.
Sebastian J. Ciancio, M.D. Urologist, Danville Polyclinic, LTD
I was speaking to an emergency room physician this morning. He told me that a woman in her 20s came to the ER with her 8th pregnancy. She stated, "my momma told me that I am the breadwinner for the family." He asked her to explain. She said that she can make babies and babies get money for the family. It goes like this: The grandma calls the Department of Child and Family Services and states that the unemployed daughter is not capable of caring for these children. DCFS agrees and states that the child or children will need to go to foster care.
The grandma then volunteers to be the foster parent, and thus receives a check for $1500 per child per month in Illinois . Total yearly income: $144,000 tax-free, not to mention free healthcare (Medicaid) plus a monthly card entitling her to free groceries, etc, and a voucher for 250 free cell phone minutes per month. This does not even include WIC and other welfare programs. Indeed, grandma was correct in that her fertile daughter is the "breadwinner" for the family.
This is how the ruling class spends our tax dollars.
Sebastian J. Ciancio, M.D. Urologist, Danville Polyclinic, LTD
Friday, November 12, 2010
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Nov 13th -19th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: Sunny mild weather during the past week has enabled most farmers in the area to finish getting their corn picked and fall tillage done. A few are still doing some ditching and other jobs.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: due to the fall festival On Nov 21st services at Kong will be 8:30 a.m. and St J at 11 a.m.
The fall festival will be held at Kong from 11 am -1 pm at Kong. New on the menu this year is pork chops. Tickets will be available at the door.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Nov. 17th, Dec 1 and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
Lefse making day will be held at Kong today (Sat) beginning at 9 am
Thanksgiving eve services will be held at St J at 7pm on Nov 24th.
Joha Tomma (Andrea Bergstrom) and their son Mason were baptized at Kong on Nov 6th at Kong. Grandmother is Becky bergstrom great grandparents are Burton and Irene Strand.
Community thanksgiving dinners will be served at the assumption catholic church in Morris from 11 am – 1 pm and at the UM church in Herman from noon to 1 pm
Correction the St Luke’s west services at the Keng community center are at @ 11am.
The haining family of Fergus falls will be in concert at the UM church in Herman on Nov 14th at 2:30 pm
The Morris life care pregnancy center Italian dinner (served by Bello cucina) and silent auction will be held on Nov 14th at the assumption catholic church from 4:30-7:30 pm. Free will offering
The don com club will meet on Nov 15th at 7 pm at the Donnelly hall. Note change of day.
The DFD annual turkey bingo will be held on Nov 19th at 7 pm at the hall.
Congratulations to Eric smith (Dick and Suzanne) who was recently chosen to design a home for an “extreme makeover” family in Fargo
Congratulations to bonnie onnen of park rapids, who recently won the adult carrier of the month award from the northern states circulation managers’ assoc. She is the pelican rapids area carrier for the Fergus Falls daily journal and a former Donnelly area resident. Her parents are Norma and the late Ken Osterman.
Congratulations to George Libbon who was reelected to soil and water conservation board and to Joel Flatten for being elected to the Hancock school board.
Congratulations to the following winner at the Lion’s awards banquet on Nov 8th: cross country: Mackenzie smith most valuable runner, all conf and performer of the week wcc. Swimming and diving most valuable swimmer Natalie Johnston; vb Carrie roske most valuable defensive player and all conference. Natalie was also a winner of the Merle felstul leadership athlete award.
Marie Sims of Morris passed away on Nov 4th. A granddaughter Angie (Ryan) smith and their son hunter are among the family members that survive her.
Jack eissel of Hancock passed away Nov 26th 2004. Among the family members that survive him, is his father Robert (Dorothy Hilla) of Donnelly. He walked away from a group home in Hancock and his body was finally found last week.
Chuck messinbrink Sr of Hancock passed away on Nov 7th. Among the family that survives him is a grandson Adam (Carla) Ritter of Donnelly
roger realdson of AZ passed away on Nov 10th. Among his survivors is his mother Mable Realdson of Morris formerly of Donnelly.
The st co gen soc met at the Morris public library on Nov 4th. Jerry Kopacek was re-elected president and I was reelected to the board. The next meeting will be in Mar.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the wam meeting at the minnewaska home in starbuck on Nov 7th. It was announced that a new Lcmc church shalom Lutheran has started up in Starbuck and was meeting at the starbuck community center. It was also announced that the new reclaim hymnal is available for pre order by congregations and/or individuals; it should be ready to be shipped sometime next year. The next wam meeting will be held on Dec 4that our savior’s Lutheran church in Chokio. It will be the annual advent potluck beginning at 10 am
After the meeting I attended the holiday bazaar at the community center then visited with Darlene Christofferson at her home in Starbuck. En route home I stopped by the site of the Good Shepherd Lutheran church the church is on its foundation and the slab for the fellowship hall is poured. construction will soon begin.
Elaine Harstad and I were among the family and friends who attended confirmation services at Kong on Nov 7th, the Thrivent reception after wards and the dinner for mark Dunn at the parish hall in the aft.
Nov 10th Joan, Jon and Jack kopacek attended the Lu meeting at Morris public library. In the eve Wally McCollar and I attended the visitation for Millie LeSage at the funeral home. He also attended the visitation for Chuck Messinbrink at Zion Lutheran. In the eve Andy brevig and I attended the parish bible study at Kong.
As some of you know Millie was the first person to write the Donnelly news and I had a nice note from her after I started writing it telling me I was doing a good job. When she got married she gave the job to her sister Della Ruff who did it for over 50 yrs.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: Sunny mild weather during the past week has enabled most farmers in the area to finish getting their corn picked and fall tillage done. A few are still doing some ditching and other jobs.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: due to the fall festival On Nov 21st services at Kong will be 8:30 a.m. and St J at 11 a.m.
The fall festival will be held at Kong from 11 am -1 pm at Kong. New on the menu this year is pork chops. Tickets will be available at the door.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Nov. 17th, Dec 1 and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
Lefse making day will be held at Kong today (Sat) beginning at 9 am
Thanksgiving eve services will be held at St J at 7pm on Nov 24th.
Joha Tomma (Andrea Bergstrom) and their son Mason were baptized at Kong on Nov 6th at Kong. Grandmother is Becky bergstrom great grandparents are Burton and Irene Strand.
Community thanksgiving dinners will be served at the assumption catholic church in Morris from 11 am – 1 pm and at the UM church in Herman from noon to 1 pm
Correction the St Luke’s west services at the Keng community center are at @ 11am.
The haining family of Fergus falls will be in concert at the UM church in Herman on Nov 14th at 2:30 pm
The Morris life care pregnancy center Italian dinner (served by Bello cucina) and silent auction will be held on Nov 14th at the assumption catholic church from 4:30-7:30 pm. Free will offering
The don com club will meet on Nov 15th at 7 pm at the Donnelly hall. Note change of day.
The DFD annual turkey bingo will be held on Nov 19th at 7 pm at the hall.
Congratulations to Eric smith (Dick and Suzanne) who was recently chosen to design a home for an “extreme makeover” family in Fargo
Congratulations to bonnie onnen of park rapids, who recently won the adult carrier of the month award from the northern states circulation managers’ assoc. She is the pelican rapids area carrier for the Fergus Falls daily journal and a former Donnelly area resident. Her parents are Norma and the late Ken Osterman.
Congratulations to George Libbon who was reelected to soil and water conservation board and to Joel Flatten for being elected to the Hancock school board.
Congratulations to the following winner at the Lion’s awards banquet on Nov 8th: cross country: Mackenzie smith most valuable runner, all conf and performer of the week wcc. Swimming and diving most valuable swimmer Natalie Johnston; vb Carrie roske most valuable defensive player and all conference. Natalie was also a winner of the Merle felstul leadership athlete award.
Marie Sims of Morris passed away on Nov 4th. A granddaughter Angie (Ryan) smith and their son hunter are among the family members that survive her.
Jack eissel of Hancock passed away Nov 26th 2004. Among the family members that survive him, is his father Robert (Dorothy Hilla) of Donnelly. He walked away from a group home in Hancock and his body was finally found last week.
Chuck messinbrink Sr of Hancock passed away on Nov 7th. Among the family that survives him is a grandson Adam (Carla) Ritter of Donnelly
roger realdson of AZ passed away on Nov 10th. Among his survivors is his mother Mable Realdson of Morris formerly of Donnelly.
The st co gen soc met at the Morris public library on Nov 4th. Jerry Kopacek was re-elected president and I was reelected to the board. The next meeting will be in Mar.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the wam meeting at the minnewaska home in starbuck on Nov 7th. It was announced that a new Lcmc church shalom Lutheran has started up in Starbuck and was meeting at the starbuck community center. It was also announced that the new reclaim hymnal is available for pre order by congregations and/or individuals; it should be ready to be shipped sometime next year. The next wam meeting will be held on Dec 4that our savior’s Lutheran church in Chokio. It will be the annual advent potluck beginning at 10 am
After the meeting I attended the holiday bazaar at the community center then visited with Darlene Christofferson at her home in Starbuck. En route home I stopped by the site of the Good Shepherd Lutheran church the church is on its foundation and the slab for the fellowship hall is poured. construction will soon begin.
Elaine Harstad and I were among the family and friends who attended confirmation services at Kong on Nov 7th, the Thrivent reception after wards and the dinner for mark Dunn at the parish hall in the aft.
Nov 10th Joan, Jon and Jack kopacek attended the Lu meeting at Morris public library. In the eve Wally McCollar and I attended the visitation for Millie LeSage at the funeral home. He also attended the visitation for Chuck Messinbrink at Zion Lutheran. In the eve Andy brevig and I attended the parish bible study at Kong.
As some of you know Millie was the first person to write the Donnelly news and I had a nice note from her after I started writing it telling me I was doing a good job. When she got married she gave the job to her sister Della Ruff who did it for over 50 yrs.
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Nov 13th -19th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: Sunny mild weather during the past week has enabled most farmers in the area to finish getting their corn picked and fall tillage done. A few are still doing some ditching and other jobs.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: due to the fall festival On Nov 21st services at Kong will be 8:30 a.m. and St J at 11 a.m.
The fall festival will be held at Kong from 11 am -1 pm at Kong. New on the menu this year is pork chops. Tickets will be available at the door.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Nov. 17th, Dec 1 and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
Lefse making day will be held at Kong today (Sat) beginning at 9 am
Thanksgiving eve services will be held at St J at 7pm on Nov 24th.
Joha Tomma (Andrea Bergstrom) and their son Mason were baptized at Kong on Nov 6th at Kong. Grandmother is Becky bergstrom great grandparents are Burton and Irene Strand.
Community thanksgiving dinners will be served at the assumption catholic church in Morris from 11 am – 1 pm and at the UM church in Herman from noon to 1 pm
Correction the St Luke’s west services at the Keng community center are at @ 11am.
The haining family of Fergus falls will be in concert at the UM church in Herman on Nov 14th at 2:30 pm
The Morris life care pregnancy center Italian dinner (served by Bello cucina) and silent auction will be held on Nov 14th at the assumption catholic church from 4:30-7:30 pm. Free will offering
The don com club will meet on Nov 15th at 7 pm at the Donnelly hall. Note change of day.
The DFD annual turkey bingo will be held on Nov 19th at 7 pm at the hall.
Congratulations to Eric smith (Dick and Suzanne) who was recently chosen to design a home for an “extreme makeover” family in Fargo
Congratulations to bonnie onnen of park rapids, who recently won the adult carrier of the month award from the northern states circulation managers’ assoc. She is the pelican rapids area carrier for the Fergus Falls daily journal and a former Donnelly area resident. Her parents are Norma and the late Ken Osterman.
Congratulations to George Libbon who was reelected to soil and water conservation board and to Joel Flatten for being elected to the Hancock school board.
Congratulations to the following winner at the Lion’s awards banquet on Nov 8th: cross country: Mackenzie smith most valuable runner, all conf and performer of the week wcc. Swimming and diving most valuable swimmer Natalie Johnston; vb Carrie roske most valuable defensive player and all conference. Natalie was also a winner of the Merle felstul leadership athlete award.
Marie Sims of Morris passed away on Nov 4th. A granddaughter Angie (Ryan) smith and their son hunter are among the family members that survive her.
Jack eissel of Hancock passed away Nov 26th 2004. Among the family members that survive him, is his father Robert (Dorothy Hilla) of Donnelly. He walked away from a group home in Hancock and his body was finally found last week.
Chuck messinbrink Sr of Hancock passed away on Nov 7th. Among the family that survives him is a grandson Adam (Carla) Ritter of Donnelly
roger realdson of AZ passed away on Nov 10th. Among his survivors is his mother Mable Realdson of Morris formerly of Donnelly.
The st co gen soc met at the Morris public library on Nov 4th. Jerry Kopacek was re-elected president and I was reelected to the board. The next meeting will be in Mar.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the wam meeting at the minnewaska home in starbuck on Nov 7th. It was announced that a new Lcmc church shalom Lutheran has started up in Starbuck and was meeting at the starbuck community center. It was also announced that the new reclaim hymnal is available for pre order by congregations and/or individuals; it should be ready to be shipped sometime next year. The next wam meeting will be held on Dec 4that our savior’s Lutheran church in Chokio. It will be the annual advent potluck beginning at 10 am
After the meeting I attended the holiday bazaar at the community center then visited with Darlene Christofferson at her home in Starbuck. En route home I stopped by the site of the Good Shepherd Lutheran church the church is on its foundation and the slab for the fellowship hall is poured. construction will soon begin.
Elaine Harstad and I were among the family and friends who attended confirmation services at Kong on Nov 7th, the Thrivent reception after wards and the dinner for mark Dunn at the parish hall in the aft.
Nov 10th Joan, Jon and Jack kopacek attended the Lu meeting at Morris public library. In the eve Wally McCollar and I attended the visitation for Millie LeSage at the funeral home. He also attended the visitation for Chuck Messinbrink at Zion Lutheran. In the eve Andy brevig and I attended the parish bible study at Kong.
As some of you know Millie was the first person to write the Donnelly news and I had a nice note from her after I started writing it telling me I was doing a good job. When she got married she gave the job to her sister Della Ruff who did it for over 50 yrs.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: Sunny mild weather during the past week has enabled most farmers in the area to finish getting their corn picked and fall tillage done. A few are still doing some ditching and other jobs.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: due to the fall festival On Nov 21st services at Kong will be 8:30 a.m. and St J at 11 a.m.
The fall festival will be held at Kong from 11 am -1 pm at Kong. New on the menu this year is pork chops. Tickets will be available at the door.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Nov. 17th, Dec 1 and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
Lefse making day will be held at Kong today (Sat) beginning at 9 am
Thanksgiving eve services will be held at St J at 7pm on Nov 24th.
Joha Tomma (Andrea Bergstrom) and their son Mason were baptized at Kong on Nov 6th at Kong. Grandmother is Becky bergstrom great grandparents are Burton and Irene Strand.
Community thanksgiving dinners will be served at the assumption catholic church in Morris from 11 am – 1 pm and at the UM church in Herman from noon to 1 pm
Correction the St Luke’s west services at the Keng community center are at @ 11am.
The haining family of Fergus falls will be in concert at the UM church in Herman on Nov 14th at 2:30 pm
The Morris life care pregnancy center Italian dinner (served by Bello cucina) and silent auction will be held on Nov 14th at the assumption catholic church from 4:30-7:30 pm. Free will offering
The don com club will meet on Nov 15th at 7 pm at the Donnelly hall. Note change of day.
The DFD annual turkey bingo will be held on Nov 19th at 7 pm at the hall.
Congratulations to Eric smith (Dick and Suzanne) who was recently chosen to design a home for an “extreme makeover” family in Fargo
Congratulations to bonnie onnen of park rapids, who recently won the adult carrier of the month award from the northern states circulation managers’ assoc. She is the pelican rapids area carrier for the Fergus Falls daily journal and a former Donnelly area resident. Her parents are Norma and the late Ken Osterman.
Congratulations to George Libbon who was reelected to soil and water conservation board and to Joel Flatten for being elected to the Hancock school board.
Congratulations to the following winner at the Lion’s awards banquet on Nov 8th: cross country: Mackenzie smith most valuable runner, all conf and performer of the week wcc. Swimming and diving most valuable swimmer Natalie Johnston; vb Carrie roske most valuable defensive player and all conference. Natalie was also a winner of the Merle felstul leadership athlete award.
Marie Sims of Morris passed away on Nov 4th. A granddaughter Angie (Ryan) smith and their son hunter are among the family members that survive her.
Jack eissel of Hancock passed away Nov 26th 2004. Among the family members that survive him, is his father Robert (Dorothy Hilla) of Donnelly. He walked away from a group home in Hancock and his body was finally found last week.
Chuck messinbrink Sr of Hancock passed away on Nov 7th. Among the family that survives him is a grandson Adam (Carla) Ritter of Donnelly
roger realdson of AZ passed away on Nov 10th. Among his survivors is his mother Mable Realdson of Morris formerly of Donnelly.
The st co gen soc met at the Morris public library on Nov 4th. Jerry Kopacek was re-elected president and I was reelected to the board. The next meeting will be in Mar.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the wam meeting at the minnewaska home in starbuck on Nov 7th. It was announced that a new Lcmc church shalom Lutheran has started up in Starbuck and was meeting at the starbuck community center. It was also announced that the new reclaim hymnal is available for pre order by congregations and/or individuals; it should be ready to be shipped sometime next year. The next wam meeting will be held on Dec 4that our savior’s Lutheran church in Chokio. It will be the annual advent potluck beginning at 10 am
After the meeting I attended the holiday bazaar at the community center then visited with Darlene Christofferson at her home in Starbuck. En route home I stopped by the site of the Good Shepherd Lutheran church the church is on its foundation and the slab for the fellowship hall is poured. construction will soon begin.
Elaine Harstad and I were among the family and friends who attended confirmation services at Kong on Nov 7th, the Thrivent reception after wards and the dinner for mark Dunn at the parish hall in the aft.
Nov 10th Joan, Jon and Jack kopacek attended the Lu meeting at Morris public library. In the eve Wally McCollar and I attended the visitation for Millie LeSage at the funeral home. He also attended the visitation for Chuck Messinbrink at Zion Lutheran. In the eve Andy brevig and I attended the parish bible study at Kong.
As some of you know Millie was the first person to write the Donnelly news and I had a nice note from her after I started writing it telling me I was doing a good job. When she got married she gave the job to her sister Della Ruff who did it for over 50 yrs.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
editoirail
from dick goldenstein
Wall Street Journal Sizes up Obama - They've Got Him Figured Out
A short article from the Wall Street Journal that needs to be read by every level headed American!!!
A "deadly" article regarding Obama, at the Wall Street Journal, which today is the most widely circulated newspaper in America ...
Article from the Wall Street Journal - by Eddie Sessions:
"I have this theory about Barack Obama. I think he's led a kind of make-believe life in which money was provided and doors were opened because at some point early on somebody or some group took a look at this tall, good looking, half-white, half-black, young man with an exotic African/Muslim name and concluded he could be guided toward a life in politics where his facile speaking skills could even put him in the White House.
In a very real way, he has been a young man in a very big hurry. Who else do you know has written two memoirs before the age of 45? "Dreams of My Father" was published in 1995 when he was only 34 years old. The "Audacity of Hope" followed in 2006. If, indeed, he did write them himself. There are some who think that his mentor and friend, Bill Ayers, a man who calls himself a "communist with a small 'c'" was the real author.
His political skills consisted of rarely voting on anything that might be deemed controversial He went from a legislator in the Illinois legislature to the Senator from that state because he had the good fortune of having Mayor Daley's formidable political machine at his disposal.
He was in the U.S. Senate so briefly that his bid for the presidency was either an act of astonishing self-confidence or part of some greater game plan that had been determined before he first stepped foot in the Capital. How, many must wonder, was he selected to be a 2004 keynote speaker at the Democrat convention that nominated John Kerry when virtually no one had ever even heard of him before?
He outmaneuvered Hillary Clinton in primaries. He took Iowa by storm. A charming young man, an anomaly in the state with a very small black population, he oozed "cool" in a place where agriculture was the antithesis of cool. He dazzled the locals. And he had an army of volunteers drawn to a charisma that hid any real substance.
And then he had the great good fortune of having the Republicans select one of the most inept candidates for the presidency since Bob Dole. And then John McCain did something crazy. He picked Sarah Palin, an unknown female governor from the very distant state of Alaska . It was a ticket that was reminiscent of 1984's Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro and they went down to defeat.
The mainstream political media fell in love with him. It was a schoolgirl crush with febrile commentators like Chris Mathews swooning then and now over the man. The venom directed against McCain and, in particular, Palin, was extraordinary.
Now, nearly a full 2 years into his first term, all of those gilded years leading up to the White House have left him unprepared to be President. Left to his own instincts, he has a talent for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. It swiftly became a joke that he could not deliver even the briefest of statements without the ever-present Tele-Prompters.
Far worse, however, is his capacity to want to "wish away" some terrible realities, not the least of which is the Islamist intention to destroy America and enslave the West. Any student of history knows how swiftly Islam initially spread. It knocked on the doors of Europe, having gained a foothold in Spain .
The great crowds that greeted him at home or on his campaign "world tour" were no substitute for having even the slightest grasp of history and the reality of a world filled with really bad people with really bad intentions.
Oddly and perhaps even inevitably, his political experience, a cakewalk, has positioned him to destroy the Democrat Party's hold on power in Congress because in the end it was never about the Party. It was always about his communist ideology, learned at an early age from family, mentors, college professors, and extreme leftist friends and colleagues.
Obama is a man who could deliver a snap judgment about a Boston police officer who arrested an "obstreperous" Harvard professor-friend, but would warn Americans against "jumping to conclusions" about a mass murderer at Fort Hood who shouted "Allahu Akbar." The absurdity of that was lost on no one. He has since compounded this by calling the Christmas bomber "an isolated extremist" only to have to admit a day or two later that he was part of an al Qaeda plot
He is a man who could strive to close down our detention facility at Guantanamo even though those released were known to have returned to the battlefield against America . He could even instruct his Attorney General to afford the perpetrator of 9/11 a civil trial when no one else would ever even consider such an obscenity. And he is a man who could wait three days before having anything to say about the perpetrator of yet another terrorist attack on Americans and then have to elaborate on his remarks the following day because his first statement was so lame.
The pattern repeats itself. He either blames any problem on the Bush administration or he naively seeks to wish away the truth.
Knock, knock. Anyone home? Anyone there? Barack Obama exists only as the sock puppet of his handlers, of the people who have maneuvered and manufactured this pathetic individual's life.
When anyone else would quickly and easily produce a birth certificate, this man has spent over a million dollars to deny access to his. Most other documents, the paper trail we all leave in our wake, have been sequestered from review. He has lived a make-believe life whose true facts remain hidden.
We laugh at the ventriloquist's dummy, but what do you do when the dummy is President of the United States of America.
Wall Street Journal Sizes up Obama - They've Got Him Figured Out
A short article from the Wall Street Journal that needs to be read by every level headed American!!!
A "deadly" article regarding Obama, at the Wall Street Journal, which today is the most widely circulated newspaper in America ...
Article from the Wall Street Journal - by Eddie Sessions:
"I have this theory about Barack Obama. I think he's led a kind of make-believe life in which money was provided and doors were opened because at some point early on somebody or some group took a look at this tall, good looking, half-white, half-black, young man with an exotic African/Muslim name and concluded he could be guided toward a life in politics where his facile speaking skills could even put him in the White House.
In a very real way, he has been a young man in a very big hurry. Who else do you know has written two memoirs before the age of 45? "Dreams of My Father" was published in 1995 when he was only 34 years old. The "Audacity of Hope" followed in 2006. If, indeed, he did write them himself. There are some who think that his mentor and friend, Bill Ayers, a man who calls himself a "communist with a small 'c'" was the real author.
His political skills consisted of rarely voting on anything that might be deemed controversial He went from a legislator in the Illinois legislature to the Senator from that state because he had the good fortune of having Mayor Daley's formidable political machine at his disposal.
He was in the U.S. Senate so briefly that his bid for the presidency was either an act of astonishing self-confidence or part of some greater game plan that had been determined before he first stepped foot in the Capital. How, many must wonder, was he selected to be a 2004 keynote speaker at the Democrat convention that nominated John Kerry when virtually no one had ever even heard of him before?
He outmaneuvered Hillary Clinton in primaries. He took Iowa by storm. A charming young man, an anomaly in the state with a very small black population, he oozed "cool" in a place where agriculture was the antithesis of cool. He dazzled the locals. And he had an army of volunteers drawn to a charisma that hid any real substance.
And then he had the great good fortune of having the Republicans select one of the most inept candidates for the presidency since Bob Dole. And then John McCain did something crazy. He picked Sarah Palin, an unknown female governor from the very distant state of Alaska . It was a ticket that was reminiscent of 1984's Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro and they went down to defeat.
The mainstream political media fell in love with him. It was a schoolgirl crush with febrile commentators like Chris Mathews swooning then and now over the man. The venom directed against McCain and, in particular, Palin, was extraordinary.
Now, nearly a full 2 years into his first term, all of those gilded years leading up to the White House have left him unprepared to be President. Left to his own instincts, he has a talent for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. It swiftly became a joke that he could not deliver even the briefest of statements without the ever-present Tele-Prompters.
Far worse, however, is his capacity to want to "wish away" some terrible realities, not the least of which is the Islamist intention to destroy America and enslave the West. Any student of history knows how swiftly Islam initially spread. It knocked on the doors of Europe, having gained a foothold in Spain .
The great crowds that greeted him at home or on his campaign "world tour" were no substitute for having even the slightest grasp of history and the reality of a world filled with really bad people with really bad intentions.
Oddly and perhaps even inevitably, his political experience, a cakewalk, has positioned him to destroy the Democrat Party's hold on power in Congress because in the end it was never about the Party. It was always about his communist ideology, learned at an early age from family, mentors, college professors, and extreme leftist friends and colleagues.
Obama is a man who could deliver a snap judgment about a Boston police officer who arrested an "obstreperous" Harvard professor-friend, but would warn Americans against "jumping to conclusions" about a mass murderer at Fort Hood who shouted "Allahu Akbar." The absurdity of that was lost on no one. He has since compounded this by calling the Christmas bomber "an isolated extremist" only to have to admit a day or two later that he was part of an al Qaeda plot
He is a man who could strive to close down our detention facility at Guantanamo even though those released were known to have returned to the battlefield against America . He could even instruct his Attorney General to afford the perpetrator of 9/11 a civil trial when no one else would ever even consider such an obscenity. And he is a man who could wait three days before having anything to say about the perpetrator of yet another terrorist attack on Americans and then have to elaborate on his remarks the following day because his first statement was so lame.
The pattern repeats itself. He either blames any problem on the Bush administration or he naively seeks to wish away the truth.
Knock, knock. Anyone home? Anyone there? Barack Obama exists only as the sock puppet of his handlers, of the people who have maneuvered and manufactured this pathetic individual's life.
When anyone else would quickly and easily produce a birth certificate, this man has spent over a million dollars to deny access to his. Most other documents, the paper trail we all leave in our wake, have been sequestered from review. He has lived a make-believe life whose true facts remain hidden.
We laugh at the ventriloquist's dummy, but what do you do when the dummy is President of the United States of America.
Friday, November 5, 2010
death
former donnelly area resident Millie lesage of Morris passed away on Nov 4th. visitation is wed Nov 10th from 4-6:30 PM FUNERAL is Thur Nov 11th at 1:30 pm at faith Lutheran in Morris. many of you are aware that she was the first donnelly news corespondent.
donnelly news
Next edition Nov 6th -12th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: Minn. weather is known for doing very fast about faces and so it was this week when sunny milder weather returned enabling most area farmers to finish getting their corn picked. Most farmers are finishing up with fall tillage do some ditching and other odd jobs.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: confirmation sun will be held on Nov 7th at Kong. Our confirm ands this year are Mark Dunn (Lowell and Sandy) Bryce Jergenson (rob and Peg) and Brandon Pray (Dave and Cora)
There will be reception for the confirmands following services in the Kong church basement sponsored by the Kong Thrivent finical group.
A dinner in honor of Mark Dunn’s confirmation will be held on Nov 7th following services at the Kong parish hall all members of Kong are welcome
St J beef supper will be held at the ST J parish hall on Nov 9th from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. Advance tickets may be purchased at the parish office.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Nov 10th, 17th, Dec 1 and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and Kong from 7-8 pm.
Lefse making day will be held at Kong on Nov 13th beginning at 9 am. If you can help please bring 10 lbs. of russet potatoes peeled not cooked and rsvp to Elaine Harstad at 677-2784 by Nov 10th.
Mutual ministry committee will be held on Nov 11th at 7 pm at St J.
The Nov. newsletter is now out extra copies are available in the narthex of ea. church.
Wam will meet today (Sat) at the Minnewaska Lutheran Home in starbuck beginning with coffee at 9:30 am program at 10 am. The program will be a DVD presentation by rev smith delivered at the recent Lcmc convention.
St Luke’s west will start meeting at the Keng community center beginning Nov 7th @ 8:30 am.
The haining family of Fergus falls will be in concert at the UM church in Herman on Nov 14th at 2:30 pm
Harvest supper at faith in Morris on Nov 10th 4:30 -7 pm
An open house baby shower for Wyatt Hagen, son of Jeff and Kelsey Hagen, grandson of Lynn and Sheila Schulz, will be held today (Saturday) from 2-4 p.m. at Zion Church in Hoffman
Lu will meet on Nov. 10th at 1 pm at the Morris public library
The don com club will meet on Nov 15th at 7 pm at the Donnelly hall. Note change of day.
The PO will be closed on Nov 11th due to the Veterans Day holiday
The DFD annual turkey bingo will be held on Nov 19th at 7 pm at the hall.
Millie Lesage of Morris formerly of Donnelly passed away on Nov 4th.
Bradey Harrison Lemme was born October 8, 2010 in Brookings Health System of Brookings, S.D. to Carl and Melissa Lemme. Grandparents are Barbara and Lowell Simpson of Chokio, and Dr. Gary Lemme and Dr. Terry Lemme of Brookings, S.D. Great-grandparents are Leona and Paul Lemme of Necedah, Wis. and Great-grandma Monica Tielke of Yankton, S.D.
David schmidgall of Morris passed away on Oct 26th. Among the family that survive him are a brother in law Carter (Amanda) Feuchtenberger of Donnelly
Congratulations to the MAHS FB team that won the wcc championship. Justin Stallman, tom Holland and Pat Uhpoff are members of that team.
Congratulations to tom Holland who was recently confirmed at first Lutheran.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Morris FFA chapter that recently won several awards at the national and regional level. The AG issues team earned bronze status at the national FFA convention. Kaitlin van horn is a member of that team. The chapter itself receiving a 2 star award at the convention, Sami Searle, Natalie Johnston and Kendra Sperr are officers in the chapter. The dairy food team placed third at the regional contest on Oct 8th Melanie van Horn and MaKenzie smith (who finished 4th individually) are members of that team. The horse elevation team finished 2nd Sami Searle is a member of that team and finished 5th individually. The soils judging team finished 2nd Cody Eystad is a member of that team and placed 8th individually. The nursery landscaping team placed 3rd, Beth Holland is a member of that team and she placed 6th individually.
Election results for Donnelly mayor Walt Biesterfeld, city council rose Athey and Zach Eystad who won by two votes showing again that every vote counts. Congratulations also go out to Jeanne Ennen who is the new county commissioner from dist. two
Oct 29th I attended visitation for Jim Lesmeister at the funeral home and the concert by Todd green at the Maes music hall.
Oct 30th Pearl A. Anderson and I attended the birthday parties for clearance Geise at the sr. center and Jerry Schmidt at the Legion in Morris. Since Clarence never graduated from H.S. his family surprised him with a H.S. diploma and a “graduation ceremony” Earlier in the day I attended the dedication for the new habit for humanity home in Morris
Jim and Lou Eystad attended the ss adopted grandparents event at Kong on Oct 31st. After services we attended the dinner and presentation by Wayne Grunklee on setting up an endowment fund for the church.
In the aft pearl A. Anderson and I attended the Halloween party at the Donnelly hall. “Hats off” to our royalty and their families for all their hard work in putting the party on again this year and to the judges who had the very difficult job of choosing the best among all the great costumes, in my eyes they were all winners. After the party I visited with Denny Anderson at his home.
Carolyn smith and I attended the funeral for Joyce Dalager at first Lutheran in Morris on Nov 1st. Vince did a lot of wiring for us many years ago and she and my mom knew each other from their days in E.L. Later I visited my cousin bev Hurlbut at legacy living.
Andy brevig and I attended the confirmation student’s statement of faith presentations on Nov 3rd at the Kong parish hall.
Every so often I like to remind you how to get news to me call 246-3227 0r 287-1219 e-mail aendanders@runestone.net (please put Donnelly news in the subject line) regular mail 12013 county road 9 Donnelly or drop it in one of my “mail boxes” at the PO and hd & co in Donnelly or McCollar jewelry in Morris
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: Minn. weather is known for doing very fast about faces and so it was this week when sunny milder weather returned enabling most area farmers to finish getting their corn picked. Most farmers are finishing up with fall tillage do some ditching and other odd jobs.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: confirmation sun will be held on Nov 7th at Kong. Our confirm ands this year are Mark Dunn (Lowell and Sandy) Bryce Jergenson (rob and Peg) and Brandon Pray (Dave and Cora)
There will be reception for the confirmands following services in the Kong church basement sponsored by the Kong Thrivent finical group.
A dinner in honor of Mark Dunn’s confirmation will be held on Nov 7th following services at the Kong parish hall all members of Kong are welcome
St J beef supper will be held at the ST J parish hall on Nov 9th from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. Advance tickets may be purchased at the parish office.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Nov 10th, 17th, Dec 1 and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and Kong from 7-8 pm.
Lefse making day will be held at Kong on Nov 13th beginning at 9 am. If you can help please bring 10 lbs. of russet potatoes peeled not cooked and rsvp to Elaine Harstad at 677-2784 by Nov 10th.
Mutual ministry committee will be held on Nov 11th at 7 pm at St J.
The Nov. newsletter is now out extra copies are available in the narthex of ea. church.
Wam will meet today (Sat) at the Minnewaska Lutheran Home in starbuck beginning with coffee at 9:30 am program at 10 am. The program will be a DVD presentation by rev smith delivered at the recent Lcmc convention.
St Luke’s west will start meeting at the Keng community center beginning Nov 7th @ 8:30 am.
The haining family of Fergus falls will be in concert at the UM church in Herman on Nov 14th at 2:30 pm
Harvest supper at faith in Morris on Nov 10th 4:30 -7 pm
An open house baby shower for Wyatt Hagen, son of Jeff and Kelsey Hagen, grandson of Lynn and Sheila Schulz, will be held today (Saturday) from 2-4 p.m. at Zion Church in Hoffman
Lu will meet on Nov. 10th at 1 pm at the Morris public library
The don com club will meet on Nov 15th at 7 pm at the Donnelly hall. Note change of day.
The PO will be closed on Nov 11th due to the Veterans Day holiday
The DFD annual turkey bingo will be held on Nov 19th at 7 pm at the hall.
Millie Lesage of Morris formerly of Donnelly passed away on Nov 4th.
Bradey Harrison Lemme was born October 8, 2010 in Brookings Health System of Brookings, S.D. to Carl and Melissa Lemme. Grandparents are Barbara and Lowell Simpson of Chokio, and Dr. Gary Lemme and Dr. Terry Lemme of Brookings, S.D. Great-grandparents are Leona and Paul Lemme of Necedah, Wis. and Great-grandma Monica Tielke of Yankton, S.D.
David schmidgall of Morris passed away on Oct 26th. Among the family that survive him are a brother in law Carter (Amanda) Feuchtenberger of Donnelly
Congratulations to the MAHS FB team that won the wcc championship. Justin Stallman, tom Holland and Pat Uhpoff are members of that team.
Congratulations to tom Holland who was recently confirmed at first Lutheran.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Morris FFA chapter that recently won several awards at the national and regional level. The AG issues team earned bronze status at the national FFA convention. Kaitlin van horn is a member of that team. The chapter itself receiving a 2 star award at the convention, Sami Searle, Natalie Johnston and Kendra Sperr are officers in the chapter. The dairy food team placed third at the regional contest on Oct 8th Melanie van Horn and MaKenzie smith (who finished 4th individually) are members of that team. The horse elevation team finished 2nd Sami Searle is a member of that team and finished 5th individually. The soils judging team finished 2nd Cody Eystad is a member of that team and placed 8th individually. The nursery landscaping team placed 3rd, Beth Holland is a member of that team and she placed 6th individually.
Election results for Donnelly mayor Walt Biesterfeld, city council rose Athey and Zach Eystad who won by two votes showing again that every vote counts. Congratulations also go out to Jeanne Ennen who is the new county commissioner from dist. two
Oct 29th I attended visitation for Jim Lesmeister at the funeral home and the concert by Todd green at the Maes music hall.
Oct 30th Pearl A. Anderson and I attended the birthday parties for clearance Geise at the sr. center and Jerry Schmidt at the Legion in Morris. Since Clarence never graduated from H.S. his family surprised him with a H.S. diploma and a “graduation ceremony” Earlier in the day I attended the dedication for the new habit for humanity home in Morris
Jim and Lou Eystad attended the ss adopted grandparents event at Kong on Oct 31st. After services we attended the dinner and presentation by Wayne Grunklee on setting up an endowment fund for the church.
In the aft pearl A. Anderson and I attended the Halloween party at the Donnelly hall. “Hats off” to our royalty and their families for all their hard work in putting the party on again this year and to the judges who had the very difficult job of choosing the best among all the great costumes, in my eyes they were all winners. After the party I visited with Denny Anderson at his home.
Carolyn smith and I attended the funeral for Joyce Dalager at first Lutheran in Morris on Nov 1st. Vince did a lot of wiring for us many years ago and she and my mom knew each other from their days in E.L. Later I visited my cousin bev Hurlbut at legacy living.
Andy brevig and I attended the confirmation student’s statement of faith presentations on Nov 3rd at the Kong parish hall.
Every so often I like to remind you how to get news to me call 246-3227 0r 287-1219 e-mail aendanders@runestone.net (please put Donnelly news in the subject line) regular mail 12013 county road 9 Donnelly or drop it in one of my “mail boxes” at the PO and hd & co in Donnelly or McCollar jewelry in Morris
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
elections
Election results for Donnelly: mayor Walt Biesterfeld, city council rose Athey and Zach Eystad who won by two votes showing again that every vote counts
Jeanne ennen also won her race to become a county commissioner
Jeanne ennen also won her race to become a county commissioner
Friday, October 29, 2010
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Oct 30th-
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. This week’s edition is dedicated to the memory of my Dad who passed away 5 years ago on Oct 31st.
Weather news: after a mostly sunny, warm, and dry month the weather has taken an 180o turn with rain/snow, heavy winds, and much cooler temps. My neighbor said they finished their corn harvest last week but there are still many fields of corn yet to be picked in the area.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: the parish will have joint services at Kong on Oct 31st at 11 am with the ss kids singing again. It will be followed by a light lunch and afterwards at about 12:30 pm Wayne Grunklee of Thrivent will give a presentation about the proposal to establish an endowment fund in both churches. The endowment fund will be discussed and voted on at each congregation’s annual meetings next year.
Presentation of faith statements by members of the confirmation class will be held on Nov 3 @ 7 pm at St J (there will be no confirmation classes that day). confirmation will be held on Nov 7th. Our confirm ands this year are Mark Dunn (Lowell and Sandy) Bryce Jergenson (rob and Peg) and Brandon Pray (Dave and Cora)
There will be reception for the confirmands following services in the Kong church basement sponsored by the Kong Thrivent finical group. An open house and dinner in honor of Mark Dunn’s confirmation will be held on Nov 7th following services at the Kong parish hall all members of kong are welcome.
St J beef supper will be held at the ST J parish hall on Nov 9th from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. Advance tickets may be purchased at the parish office.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Nov 10th, 17th, Dec 1 and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and Kong from 7-8 pm.
Lefse making day will be held at Kong on Nov 13th beginning at 9 am. If you can help please bring 10 lbs of russet potatoes peeled not cooked and rsvp to Elaine Harstad at 677-2784 by Nov 10th.
Mutual ministry committee will be held on Nov 11th at 7 pm at St J.
Madison Kahler was baptized at Kong on Oct. 23rd. her parents are Keith and Sara Kahler of elk river MN. Grandparents are Milferd and Janice Kahler of Morris, Eugene stoneburg of Starbuck and Sandy Loycano of mlps; great grandmother is Shirley Henrichs of Milaca.
Wam will meet on Nov 6th at the Minnewaska Lutheran Home in starbuck beginning with coffee at 9:30 am program at 10 am. The program will be a DVD presentation by rev smith delivered at the recent Lcmc convention.
Harvest supper at faith in Morris on Nov 10th 4:30 -7 pm
There will be two birthday parties in Morris today (sat):
An open house 80th birthday party for Jerry Schmidt will be at the legion from 1-5 pm today (sat). He is Gail Kloos’s father
An open house in honor of Clarence giese’s 90th birthday party will be held from 2-4 pm at the senior center.
Also today there will be a dedication service of the new Thrivent builds home at 307 w 7th st at 10 am.
There will be a Halloween party at the Donnelly hall on Oct 31st from 2-4 pm.
Due to the closing of sax’s café the red hatters will now meet at “the place to be” in Donnelly on Nov 1st at 1 pm. They will have a pizza party and members are asked to bring a favorite holiday recipe. Everyone is welcome to attend. I do need to clarify that this not a new business but the “liquor store” under new ownership.
Nov 2nd is Election Day most voters in the Donnelly area will vote at the town hall in Donnelly. Check with your local county auditor for your local voting place and times. Besides the candidates for mayor (Walt Biesterfeld) and council seats (rose Athey, Zach Eystad, Howard Kill, mike Higgins)in Donnelly, there are several current and former Donnelly area residents are running for office in the area: Jason strand, Herman city council, Elroy frank Douglas county commissioner ,Jeanne Ennen st co commissioner and Bennet smith dist. 11a rep.
An open house baby shower for Wyatt Hagen, son of Jeff and Kelsey Hagen, grandson of Lynn and Sheila Schulz, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 2-4 p.m. at Zion Church in Hoffman
The st co gen soc will meet in Nov 4th in the community room of the library in Morris at 1:30 pm. There will be election of officers
Sandy Dunn asked me to announce that the 2nd annual trim a tree contest will be held on Dec 4 and 5th at the Donnelly hall. I will have more details in a latter column.
Skylar Rayne Van Zomeren, was born October 12, 2010 in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Austin and Roxanne Van Zomeren of Bismarck Grandparents are Mark and Marie (Staples) Bonebrake, Minot, North Dakota, Robert and Debbie Van Zomeren, Graham, Washington; John and Lucille Hammer, Braddock, North Dakota, and VERY proud aunt, Brooke Van Zomeren, Minot. Great-grandparents are Howard and Joanne Staples, Chokio, and Frances Van Zomeren, Morris formerly of Donnelly
Lester Steuck of Chokio passed away on Oct 22nd. Among the family members that survives him, is an aunt Julette Banister of Donnelly and her family.
Jim Lesmeister of Cyrus passed away on Oct 25th a nephew, tom (Roxanne) Lesmeister and their family is among the family members that survive him. He was preceded in death by a daughter in law Jeanne Anderson of Donnelly.
Congratulations to the MAHS FB team that won the wcc championship. Justin Stallman, tom Holland and Pat Uhpoff are members of that team.
Oct 21st I attended the fall festival at sky view court and afterwards visited Veronica smith in her apt.
Andy brevig and I were among those who attended the Byberg for congress rally at Detoy’s In Morris on Oct 22nd. Earlier in the day I enjoyed the customer appreciation breakfast at Willie’s sv.
Paul Sperr and I were among the volunteers who helped Torrey Westrom distribute his campaign literature in the area on Oct 23rd. afterwards we enjoyed pizza and a time of fellowship together at the pizza hut. In the aft I traveled to Hancock for the Grammentz auction. In the eve I attended the 40th anniversary celebration for Lloyd and Jan Anderson at the eagles club.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I were among those who attended the community meal at the senior center on Oct 25th. After the meal I attended the levy meeting at the Maes music hall. I also visited my cousin Bev Hurlbut at legacy living.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. This week’s edition is dedicated to the memory of my Dad who passed away 5 years ago on Oct 31st.
Weather news: after a mostly sunny, warm, and dry month the weather has taken an 180o turn with rain/snow, heavy winds, and much cooler temps. My neighbor said they finished their corn harvest last week but there are still many fields of corn yet to be picked in the area.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: the parish will have joint services at Kong on Oct 31st at 11 am with the ss kids singing again. It will be followed by a light lunch and afterwards at about 12:30 pm Wayne Grunklee of Thrivent will give a presentation about the proposal to establish an endowment fund in both churches. The endowment fund will be discussed and voted on at each congregation’s annual meetings next year.
Presentation of faith statements by members of the confirmation class will be held on Nov 3 @ 7 pm at St J (there will be no confirmation classes that day). confirmation will be held on Nov 7th. Our confirm ands this year are Mark Dunn (Lowell and Sandy) Bryce Jergenson (rob and Peg) and Brandon Pray (Dave and Cora)
There will be reception for the confirmands following services in the Kong church basement sponsored by the Kong Thrivent finical group. An open house and dinner in honor of Mark Dunn’s confirmation will be held on Nov 7th following services at the Kong parish hall all members of kong are welcome.
St J beef supper will be held at the ST J parish hall on Nov 9th from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. Advance tickets may be purchased at the parish office.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Nov 10th, 17th, Dec 1 and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and Kong from 7-8 pm.
Lefse making day will be held at Kong on Nov 13th beginning at 9 am. If you can help please bring 10 lbs of russet potatoes peeled not cooked and rsvp to Elaine Harstad at 677-2784 by Nov 10th.
Mutual ministry committee will be held on Nov 11th at 7 pm at St J.
Madison Kahler was baptized at Kong on Oct. 23rd. her parents are Keith and Sara Kahler of elk river MN. Grandparents are Milferd and Janice Kahler of Morris, Eugene stoneburg of Starbuck and Sandy Loycano of mlps; great grandmother is Shirley Henrichs of Milaca.
Wam will meet on Nov 6th at the Minnewaska Lutheran Home in starbuck beginning with coffee at 9:30 am program at 10 am. The program will be a DVD presentation by rev smith delivered at the recent Lcmc convention.
Harvest supper at faith in Morris on Nov 10th 4:30 -7 pm
There will be two birthday parties in Morris today (sat):
An open house 80th birthday party for Jerry Schmidt will be at the legion from 1-5 pm today (sat). He is Gail Kloos’s father
An open house in honor of Clarence giese’s 90th birthday party will be held from 2-4 pm at the senior center.
Also today there will be a dedication service of the new Thrivent builds home at 307 w 7th st at 10 am.
There will be a Halloween party at the Donnelly hall on Oct 31st from 2-4 pm.
Due to the closing of sax’s café the red hatters will now meet at “the place to be” in Donnelly on Nov 1st at 1 pm. They will have a pizza party and members are asked to bring a favorite holiday recipe. Everyone is welcome to attend. I do need to clarify that this not a new business but the “liquor store” under new ownership.
Nov 2nd is Election Day most voters in the Donnelly area will vote at the town hall in Donnelly. Check with your local county auditor for your local voting place and times. Besides the candidates for mayor (Walt Biesterfeld) and council seats (rose Athey, Zach Eystad, Howard Kill, mike Higgins)in Donnelly, there are several current and former Donnelly area residents are running for office in the area: Jason strand, Herman city council, Elroy frank Douglas county commissioner ,Jeanne Ennen st co commissioner and Bennet smith dist. 11a rep.
An open house baby shower for Wyatt Hagen, son of Jeff and Kelsey Hagen, grandson of Lynn and Sheila Schulz, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 2-4 p.m. at Zion Church in Hoffman
The st co gen soc will meet in Nov 4th in the community room of the library in Morris at 1:30 pm. There will be election of officers
Sandy Dunn asked me to announce that the 2nd annual trim a tree contest will be held on Dec 4 and 5th at the Donnelly hall. I will have more details in a latter column.
Skylar Rayne Van Zomeren, was born October 12, 2010 in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Austin and Roxanne Van Zomeren of Bismarck Grandparents are Mark and Marie (Staples) Bonebrake, Minot, North Dakota, Robert and Debbie Van Zomeren, Graham, Washington; John and Lucille Hammer, Braddock, North Dakota, and VERY proud aunt, Brooke Van Zomeren, Minot. Great-grandparents are Howard and Joanne Staples, Chokio, and Frances Van Zomeren, Morris formerly of Donnelly
Lester Steuck of Chokio passed away on Oct 22nd. Among the family members that survives him, is an aunt Julette Banister of Donnelly and her family.
Jim Lesmeister of Cyrus passed away on Oct 25th a nephew, tom (Roxanne) Lesmeister and their family is among the family members that survive him. He was preceded in death by a daughter in law Jeanne Anderson of Donnelly.
Congratulations to the MAHS FB team that won the wcc championship. Justin Stallman, tom Holland and Pat Uhpoff are members of that team.
Oct 21st I attended the fall festival at sky view court and afterwards visited Veronica smith in her apt.
Andy brevig and I were among those who attended the Byberg for congress rally at Detoy’s In Morris on Oct 22nd. Earlier in the day I enjoyed the customer appreciation breakfast at Willie’s sv.
Paul Sperr and I were among the volunteers who helped Torrey Westrom distribute his campaign literature in the area on Oct 23rd. afterwards we enjoyed pizza and a time of fellowship together at the pizza hut. In the aft I traveled to Hancock for the Grammentz auction. In the eve I attended the 40th anniversary celebration for Lloyd and Jan Anderson at the eagles club.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I were among those who attended the community meal at the senior center on Oct 25th. After the meal I attended the levy meeting at the Maes music hall. I also visited my cousin Bev Hurlbut at legacy living.
Monday, October 25, 2010
god is too busy
If you don't know GOD, don't make stupid remarks!!!!!!
A United States Marine was taking some college courses
between assignments. He had completed 20 missions in Iraq
and Afghanistan . One of the courses had a professor who
was an avowed atheist, and a member of the ACLU.
One day the professor shocked the class when he came in.
He looked to the ceiling and flatly stated, "GOD, if you are real, then
I want you to knock me off this platform... I'll give you exactly 15 min."
The lecture room fell silent. You could hear a pin drop. Ten minutes
went by and the professor proclaimed, "Here I am GOD, I'm still waiting."
It got down to the last couple of minutes when the Marine got
out of his chair, went up to the professor, and cold-cocked him;
knocking him off the platform. The professor was out cold.
The Marine went back to his seat and sat there, silently.
The other students were shocked and stunned, and sat there
looking on in silence. The professor eventually came to,
noticeably shaken, looked at the Marine and asked,
"What in the world is the matter with you? Why did you do that?"
The Marine calmly replied,
"GOD was too busy today protecting America's
soldiers who are protecting your right to say stupid
stuff and act like an idiot. So He sent me."
The classroom erupted in cheers!
THIS IS GOOD, KEEP IT GOING!
A United States Marine was taking some college courses
between assignments. He had completed 20 missions in Iraq
and Afghanistan . One of the courses had a professor who
was an avowed atheist, and a member of the ACLU.
One day the professor shocked the class when he came in.
He looked to the ceiling and flatly stated, "GOD, if you are real, then
I want you to knock me off this platform... I'll give you exactly 15 min."
The lecture room fell silent. You could hear a pin drop. Ten minutes
went by and the professor proclaimed, "Here I am GOD, I'm still waiting."
It got down to the last couple of minutes when the Marine got
out of his chair, went up to the professor, and cold-cocked him;
knocking him off the platform. The professor was out cold.
The Marine went back to his seat and sat there, silently.
The other students were shocked and stunned, and sat there
looking on in silence. The professor eventually came to,
noticeably shaken, looked at the Marine and asked,
"What in the world is the matter with you? Why did you do that?"
The Marine calmly replied,
"GOD was too busy today protecting America's
soldiers who are protecting your right to say stupid
stuff and act like an idiot. So He sent me."
The classroom erupted in cheers!
THIS IS GOOD, KEEP IT GOING!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
phones in church
Phones In Church
A man in Topeka , Kansas decided to write a book about churches around
the country. He started by flying to San Francisco and started working
east from there.
Going to a very large church, he began taking photographs and making
notes.
He spotted a golden telephone on the vestibule wall and was intrigued
with a sign, which read "Calls: $10,000 a minute.."
Seeking out the pastor he asked about the phone and the sign. The
pastor answered that this golden phone is, in fact, a direct line to
heaven and if he pays the price he can talk directly to GOD.
The man thanked the pastor and continued on his way. As he continued to
visit churches in Seattle , Phoenix , Salt Lake City , Denver ,
Oklahoma City, and around the United States , he found more phones,
with the same sign, and the same answer from each pastor.
Finally, he arrived in Minnesota , upon entering a church in Maple Lake , Minnesota
behold - he saw the usual golden telephone. But THIS time, the sign
read "Calls: 35 cents."
Fascinated, he asked to talk to the pastor, "Reverend, I have been in
cities & towns all across the country and in each church I have found this
golden telephone and have been told it is a direct line to Heaven and
that I could talk to GOD, but in the other churches the cost was
$10,000 a minute. Your sign reads only 35 cents a call.
Why?"
I love this part...
The pastor, smiling benignly, replied, "Son, you're in Minnesota now ...
You're in God's Country, It's a local call."
American by Birth - A Minnesotan by the Grace of God.
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A man in Topeka , Kansas decided to write a book about churches around
the country. He started by flying to San Francisco and started working
east from there.
Going to a very large church, he began taking photographs and making
notes.
He spotted a golden telephone on the vestibule wall and was intrigued
with a sign, which read "Calls: $10,000 a minute.."
Seeking out the pastor he asked about the phone and the sign. The
pastor answered that this golden phone is, in fact, a direct line to
heaven and if he pays the price he can talk directly to GOD.
The man thanked the pastor and continued on his way. As he continued to
visit churches in Seattle , Phoenix , Salt Lake City , Denver ,
Oklahoma City, and around the United States , he found more phones,
with the same sign, and the same answer from each pastor.
Finally, he arrived in Minnesota , upon entering a church in Maple Lake , Minnesota
behold - he saw the usual golden telephone. But THIS time, the sign
read "Calls: 35 cents."
Fascinated, he asked to talk to the pastor, "Reverend, I have been in
cities & towns all across the country and in each church I have found this
golden telephone and have been told it is a direct line to Heaven and
that I could talk to GOD, but in the other churches the cost was
$10,000 a minute. Your sign reads only 35 cents a call.
Why?"
I love this part...
The pastor, smiling benignly, replied, "Son, you're in Minnesota now ...
You're in God's Country, It's a local call."
American by Birth - A Minnesotan by the Grace of God.
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safest place
1. Avoid riding in automobiles
Because they are responsible for
20% of all fatal accidents.
2. Do not stay home because
17% of all accidents occur in the home.
3. Avoid walking on streets or sidewalks
Because 14% of all accidents
Occur to pedestrians.
4.. Avoid traveling by air, rail, or water
Because 16% of all accidents involve
These forms of transportation.
5. Of the remaining 33%,
32% of all deaths occur in Hospitals.
So, above all else, avoid hospitals.
But. . ..
You will be pleased to learn that only .001%
Of all deaths occur in worship services in church,
And these are usually related to previous physical
Disorders. Therefore, logic tells us that the safest
Place for you to be at any given point in time is at
Church!
And . . . Bible study is safe too!
The percentage of deaths
During Bible study is even less.
So,
Attend church,
And read your Bible
IT WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE!
Because they are responsible for
20% of all fatal accidents.
2. Do not stay home because
17% of all accidents occur in the home.
3. Avoid walking on streets or sidewalks
Because 14% of all accidents
Occur to pedestrians.
4.. Avoid traveling by air, rail, or water
Because 16% of all accidents involve
These forms of transportation.
5. Of the remaining 33%,
32% of all deaths occur in Hospitals.
So, above all else, avoid hospitals.
But. . ..
You will be pleased to learn that only .001%
Of all deaths occur in worship services in church,
And these are usually related to previous physical
Disorders. Therefore, logic tells us that the safest
Place for you to be at any given point in time is at
Church!
And . . . Bible study is safe too!
The percentage of deaths
During Bible study is even less.
So,
Attend church,
And read your Bible
IT WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE!
fix congress
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Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 04:39:42 +0000
From: odeanbakken@comcast.net
Subject: THIS IS HOW YOU FIX CONGRESS!!!!!
Subject: THIS IS HOW YOU FIX CONGRESS!!!!!
FORWARD TO EVERYONE IN YOUR CONTACT LIST NOW!!!!!
"One of the greatest delusions in the world is the hope that the evils in this world are to be cured by legislation." – Thomas B. Reed (1886)
Subject: THIS IS HOW YOU FIX CONGRESS!!!!!
You're part of my 20 people, hoping you will send this on to your 20 so we get this out
before November
If each person contacts a minimum of twenty people then it will only take three days for most people (in the U.S. ) to receive the message. Maybe it is time.
THIS IS HOW YOU FIX CONGRESS!!!!!
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Congressional Reform Act of 2010
1. Term Limits.
12 years only, one of the possible options below..
A. Two Six-year Senate terms
B. Six Two-year House terms
C. One Six-year Senate term and three Two-Year House terms
2. No Tenure / No Pension.
A Congressman collects a salary while in office and receives no pay when they are out of office.
3. Congress (past, present & future) participates in Social Security.
All funds in the Congressional retirement fund move to the Social Security system immediately. All future funds flow into the Social Security system, and Congress participates with the American people.
4. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan, just as all Americans do.
5. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise. Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3%.
6. Congress loses their current health care system and participates in the same health care system as the American people.
7. Congress must equally abide by all laws they impose on the American people.
8. All contracts with past and present Congressmen are void effective 1/1/11.
The American people did not make this contract with Congressmen. Congressmen made all these contracts for themselves.
Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.
If you agree with the above, pass it on. If not, just delete
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Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 04:39:42 +0000
From: odeanbakken@comcast.net
Subject: THIS IS HOW YOU FIX CONGRESS!!!!!
Subject: THIS IS HOW YOU FIX CONGRESS!!!!!
FORWARD TO EVERYONE IN YOUR CONTACT LIST NOW!!!!!
"One of the greatest delusions in the world is the hope that the evils in this world are to be cured by legislation." – Thomas B. Reed (1886)
Subject: THIS IS HOW YOU FIX CONGRESS!!!!!
You're part of my 20 people, hoping you will send this on to your 20 so we get this out
before November
If each person contacts a minimum of twenty people then it will only take three days for most people (in the U.S. ) to receive the message. Maybe it is time.
THIS IS HOW YOU FIX CONGRESS!!!!!
**********************************
Congressional Reform Act of 2010
1. Term Limits.
12 years only, one of the possible options below..
A. Two Six-year Senate terms
B. Six Two-year House terms
C. One Six-year Senate term and three Two-Year House terms
2. No Tenure / No Pension.
A Congressman collects a salary while in office and receives no pay when they are out of office.
3. Congress (past, present & future) participates in Social Security.
All funds in the Congressional retirement fund move to the Social Security system immediately. All future funds flow into the Social Security system, and Congress participates with the American people.
4. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan, just as all Americans do.
5. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise. Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3%.
6. Congress loses their current health care system and participates in the same health care system as the American people.
7. Congress must equally abide by all laws they impose on the American people.
8. All contracts with past and present Congressmen are void effective 1/1/11.
The American people did not make this contract with Congressmen. Congressmen made all these contracts for themselves.
Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.
If you agree with the above, pass it on. If not, just delete
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oil drilling
Begin forwarded message:
Drilling
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Does this fit the "shovel ready project " status ???
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You'll just love this!!!
Glenn Lee Beck
This is a perfect example why many refrain from watching the news on ABC, NBC, CBS, or MSNBC.
Today on a segment of the "Glenn Beck Show" on FOX (Fox Cable News) was the following:
Today, even though President Obama is against offshore drilling for our country, he signed an executive order to loan 2 Billion of our taxpayer dollars (which we can't afford to loan since we're broke) to a Brazilian Oil Exploration Company
(the 8th largest company in the entire world) to drill for oil off the coast of Brazil! The oil that comes from this operation is for the sole purpose and use of China and NOT THE USA !
Now here's the real clincher...the Chinese government is under contract to purchase all the oil that this oil field will produce, which is hundreds of millions of barrels"..
We have absolutely no gain from this transaction whatsoever!
Wait, it gets more interesting.
Guess who is the largest individual stockholder of this Brazilian Oil Company and who would benefit most from this? It is American BILLIONAIRE, George Soros, who was President Obama's most
generous financial supporter during his campaign. If you are able to connect the dots and follow the money, you are probably as upset as I am. Not a word of this transaction was broadcast on any of the other news networks! Are they doing their job? Think about it.
Forward this factual e-mail to others who care about this country and where it is headed. Also, let all your Government representatives know how you feel about this.
Below is the Wall street Journal article to confirm this.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203863204574346610120524166.html
"REMEMBER....POLITICIANS AND DIAPERS SHOULD BE CHANGED OFTEN AND FOR THE SAME REASON"
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Drilling
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Does this fit the "shovel ready project " status ???
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You'll just love this!!!
Glenn Lee Beck
This is a perfect example why many refrain from watching the news on ABC, NBC, CBS, or MSNBC.
Today on a segment of the "Glenn Beck Show" on FOX (Fox Cable News) was the following:
Today, even though President Obama is against offshore drilling for our country, he signed an executive order to loan 2 Billion of our taxpayer dollars (which we can't afford to loan since we're broke) to a Brazilian Oil Exploration Company
(the 8th largest company in the entire world) to drill for oil off the coast of Brazil! The oil that comes from this operation is for the sole purpose and use of China and NOT THE USA !
Now here's the real clincher...the Chinese government is under contract to purchase all the oil that this oil field will produce, which is hundreds of millions of barrels"..
We have absolutely no gain from this transaction whatsoever!
Wait, it gets more interesting.
Guess who is the largest individual stockholder of this Brazilian Oil Company and who would benefit most from this? It is American BILLIONAIRE, George Soros, who was President Obama's most
generous financial supporter during his campaign. If you are able to connect the dots and follow the money, you are probably as upset as I am. Not a word of this transaction was broadcast on any of the other news networks! Are they doing their job? Think about it.
Forward this factual e-mail to others who care about this country and where it is headed. Also, let all your Government representatives know how you feel about this.
Below is the Wall street Journal article to confirm this.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203863204574346610120524166.html
"REMEMBER....POLITICIANS AND DIAPERS SHOULD BE CHANGED OFTEN AND FOR THE SAME REASON"
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poof reading
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Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:30:58 +0000
From: odeanbakken@comcast.net
Subject: PROOF READING IS A MUST ESP. IN THESE NEWS ITEMS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE.
Subject: PROOF READING IS A MUST ESP. IN THESE NEWS ITEMS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE.
Proofreading is a Dying Art....
Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?
Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter
This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.
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I just couldn't help but send this along. Too funny..
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
No crap, really? Ya think?
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Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
Now that's taking things a bit far!
-----------------------------------------------------------
Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
What a guy!
---------------------------------------------------------------
Miners Refuse to Work after Death
No-good-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's!
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Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
See if that works any better than a fair trial!
----------------------------------------------------------
War Dims Hope for Peace
I can see where it might have that effect!
----------------------------------------------------------------
If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
Ya think?!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
Who would have thought!
----------------------------------------------------------------
Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
They may be on to something!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?
----------------------------------------------------------
Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge
He probably IS the battery charge!
----------------------------------------------
New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
Weren't they fat enough?!
-----------------------------------------------
Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
That's what he gets for eating those beans!
---------------- ---------------------------------
Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Do they taste like chicken?
****************************************
Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
***************************************************
Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Boy, are they tall!
*******************************************
And the winner is......
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
Did I read that right?
***************************************************
Now that you've smiled at least once, it's your turn to spread the stupidity and send this to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle). We all need a good laugh, at least once a day!
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No virus found in this message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
Version: 10.0.1144 / Virus Database: 422/3217 - Release Date: 10/24/10
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:30:58 +0000
From: odeanbakken@comcast.net
Subject: PROOF READING IS A MUST ESP. IN THESE NEWS ITEMS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE.
Subject: PROOF READING IS A MUST ESP. IN THESE NEWS ITEMS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE.
Proofreading is a Dying Art....
Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?
Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter
This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I just couldn't help but send this along. Too funny..
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
No crap, really? Ya think?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
Now that's taking things a bit far!
-----------------------------------------------------------
Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
What a guy!
---------------------------------------------------------------
Miners Refuse to Work after Death
No-good-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's!
------------------------------------------------------
Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
See if that works any better than a fair trial!
----------------------------------------------------------
War Dims Hope for Peace
I can see where it might have that effect!
----------------------------------------------------------------
If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
Ya think?!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
Who would have thought!
----------------------------------------------------------------
Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
They may be on to something!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?
----------------------------------------------------------
Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge
He probably IS the battery charge!
----------------------------------------------
New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
Weren't they fat enough?!
-----------------------------------------------
Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
That's what he gets for eating those beans!
---------------- ---------------------------------
Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Do they taste like chicken?
****************************************
Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
***************************************************
Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Boy, are they tall!
*******************************************
And the winner is......
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
Did I read that right?
***************************************************
Now that you've smiled at least once, it's your turn to spread the stupidity and send this to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle). We all need a good laugh, at least once a day!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No virus found in this message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
Version: 10.0.1144 / Virus Database: 422/3217 - Release Date: 10/24/10
grrrrr!
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From: glgoldenstein@cloudnet.com
To: dkgolden@hotmail.com; kblong68@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: GRRRRRRRRR!
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:37:50 -0500
KEEP THIS ONE GOING AND GOING AND GOING......
TILL NOVEMBER 2010 AT LEAST.
GRRRRRRRRRR....!
I'm MAD AND YOU WILL BE TOO!
Your U.S. House & Senate have voted themselves$4,700 and $5,300 raises..
1. They voted to not give you a S.S. cost of living raise in 2010 and 2011.
2. Your Medicaid premiums will go up $285.60 for the 2-years and you will not get the 3% COLA: $660/yr.
Your total 2-yr loss and cost is -$1,600 or -$3,200 for husband and wife
3. Over 2-yrs The House & Senate each get $10,000 raises
4 Do you feel SCREWED?
5. WILL your cost of drugs - doctor fees - local taxes - food, etc., increase? You better believe they will!
WILL THEIRS...NO WAY . They have a raise and better benefits. Why care about you? You never did anything about it in the past.
You're obviously too stupid or don't care. No offense; just making a point!
6. Do you really think that Nancy, Harry, Chris, Charlie, Barnie, et al, care about you?
SEND THE MESSAGE-- You're FIRED.
IN 2010 YOU WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO GET RID OF THE SITTING CONGRESS AND Up to 1/3 OF THE SENATE,
AND 100% OF THE HOUSE.
MAKE SURE YOU'RE STILL MAD IN NOVEMBER 2010 AND TELL THEIR REPLACEMENTS NOT TO SCREW UP.
It is ok to forward this to your sphere of influence if you are finally tired of the abuse.
Maybe it's time for the........
Amendment 28
"Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United
States that does not apply equally to the Senators or Representatives,
and Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators or
Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the
United States ."
Let's get this passed around, folks - these people in Washington have brought this upon themselves!!! It's time for retribution. Let's take back America
If you don't forward this to all your friends you're just part of the problem of national apathy.
IT'S TIME!!!!!!!
JUST DO IT!
LET'S GET IT DONE !
=
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From: glgoldenstein@cloudnet.com
To: dkgolden@hotmail.com; kblong68@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: GRRRRRRRRR!
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:37:50 -0500
KEEP THIS ONE GOING AND GOING AND GOING......
TILL NOVEMBER 2010 AT LEAST.
GRRRRRRRRRR....!
I'm MAD AND YOU WILL BE TOO!
Your U.S. House & Senate have voted themselves$4,700 and $5,300 raises..
1. They voted to not give you a S.S. cost of living raise in 2010 and 2011.
2. Your Medicaid premiums will go up $285.60 for the 2-years and you will not get the 3% COLA: $660/yr.
Your total 2-yr loss and cost is -$1,600 or -$3,200 for husband and wife
3. Over 2-yrs The House & Senate each get $10,000 raises
4 Do you feel SCREWED?
5. WILL your cost of drugs - doctor fees - local taxes - food, etc., increase? You better believe they will!
WILL THEIRS...NO WAY . They have a raise and better benefits. Why care about you? You never did anything about it in the past.
You're obviously too stupid or don't care. No offense; just making a point!
6. Do you really think that Nancy, Harry, Chris, Charlie, Barnie, et al, care about you?
SEND THE MESSAGE-- You're FIRED.
IN 2010 YOU WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO GET RID OF THE SITTING CONGRESS AND Up to 1/3 OF THE SENATE,
AND 100% OF THE HOUSE.
MAKE SURE YOU'RE STILL MAD IN NOVEMBER 2010 AND TELL THEIR REPLACEMENTS NOT TO SCREW UP.
It is ok to forward this to your sphere of influence if you are finally tired of the abuse.
Maybe it's time for the........
Amendment 28
"Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United
States that does not apply equally to the Senators or Representatives,
and Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators or
Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the
United States ."
Let's get this passed around, folks - these people in Washington have brought this upon themselves!!! It's time for retribution. Let's take back America
If you don't forward this to all your friends you're just part of the problem of national apathy.
IT'S TIME!!!!!!!
JUST DO IT!
LET'S GET IT DONE !
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