Friday, June 24, 2011

DONNELLY NEWS

Next edition June 25th-July 1st.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Remember if you are going to be gone this summer to the cabin, on vacation etc. you can keep up with the Donnelly news by visiting my blog donnellyminn.blogspot.com or the s-t website and I am also on Facebook
Weather news: Last week was mostly sunny and mild however this week it has rained off and on since Mon eve. What fields there are that have not been planted by now probably will not get planted this year. So far the crops are looking good.
STJ/KONG PARISH News there will be joint services at 8:30 am on June 26th at St J. Please note this is a change from what was announced in the summer schedule. There will also be joint services at Kong on July 3rd at 10:30 am followed by a potluck dinner.
There are also several other changes to previously announced events in the parish, the women’s book club will meet at 3 pm (change of time) on June 27th at Jeanne Ennen’s, the mutual ministry committee meeting has been rescheduled for June 29th at 7 pm at St J, the all committee meeting will be at 9 am on Aug 6th (change of time) and the block party has been rescheduled for that eve.
At the SW MN synod convention held on June 10-12th Kong was given an award for their contributions to the elca world hunger campaign

GSLC news: There will be a dedication service for the church on June 26th at 9 am (no communion) followed by a program “to honor the past and look forward to the future”. There will be a meal and fellowship to follow. Everyone esp. former members and pastors of the former gslc are invited to attend.
A trip to valley fair is planned for Aug 7th, vbs will be held on wed eves during Aug. for more info contact Pr. Mike
The new wine homecoming show will held on June 28th at 7 pm at First Lutheran in Morris.
Summertime means some sport activities in town. There will be ladies sb games on June 29th and on July 6th at Aanerud field. The tri county horseshoe league also has games at the court in Donnelly by the PO on Tue eves.
Due to the July 4th holiday the following changes will take place. The city council will meet on July 5th at 7 pm at city hall On July 11th the red hatters will meet at the Place to be at 1 pm (They will also have a meeting on July 22nd at 4-h food st in Herman at 11 am), the bookmobile will be in town at 3:30 pm, and the Rendsville 4-h club will meet at 7 pm

The Donnelly rod and & gun club will hold their picnic at the public access to Pomme De Terre Lake on June 26th at 2 pm
Correction: Harriet Rice of Morris passed away on June 12th, a nephew Darryl Gulbrandson is among the family who survive her. She was preceded in death by her sister and brother in law Mildred and Lloyd Gulbrandson
Dolores A. Jackson of Sioux Falls SD formerly of Donnelly passed away on Apr. 30th. Among the family members that survive her are her brothers and former Donnelly area residents Ron (Joyce) Holdgrafer of Schaumburg, IL and Gary (Mary) Holdgrafer of Edmonton, AB. she was preceded in death by her brother Delmar. I have posted her obit on my blog.
Myra Speer of Sauk rapids formerly of the Donnelly area passed away on Apr 27th.a memorial service will be held today (Sat) at the united Methodist church in Herman at 11 am
Irene Riedner of Alberta passed away on June 19th among the family who survive her is a granddaughter Elysia (Derek) Woodke and their family
Layla Long was born on June 2nd to Matt and Liza Long, grandparents are Sherman and Sherry Long, great grandparents are Adolph and Virginia Long.
Arden Frank and I were among those who attended the Kiwanis talent show at eastside park on June 16th, Cassie Hickman was the winner, a dance “troupe” “shake a tail feather” earned third place, Hailey Lesmeister (Casey and Daniele) was a member of that group. Earlier in the day I visited my cousin Bev Hurlbult at LL. She informs that her 15 year old granddaughter in Az. recently won a presidential scholarship. Enroute home I stopped in Donnelly to watch some of the ladies sb game.
June 17th I stopped into the center for small towns to visit with David Flugel and later stopped into McCollar Jewelry to visit with Wally some
June 18th Harry Kruize and I were among those who attended the Myron tractor repair sale in Morris. Later Jim and Lou Eystad were among those who attended part of the “play a thon” at Eastside Park in Morris.
June 17th Jim and Lou Eystad were guests of Tom and Colleen Dogotch at the Prairie Inn in honor of Father’s day.
The threshing bee royalty were among the participants in the Runestone day’s parade in Keng on June 19th. Afterwards it was off to tr. pull a quick reminder that we will have one again this year at the bee. Enroute home I stopped at shalom Lutheran for their pie and ice cream social and at the good Sam home in Hoffman to visit some friends.
Doug and Muriel Cardwell and I were among those of us that enjoyed a very exciting LL game in Donnelly on June 21st.
On June 22nd the Thorson Library in E.L. sponsored a presentation by Doug Ohman “Libraries of MN” that I attended. In order to accommodate another event the community club decided not to book him for this year’s bee but hopefully we can have him back for some future bee.
On June 23rd there was a sing a long at Immanuel Lutheran church of rural Barrett that I attended. The next one is July 20th

Monday, June 20, 2011

obit

Sioux Falls - Dolores A. Jackson, loving mother and grandmother, was born July 17, 1942 to Henry and Amelia Holdgrafer. She was raised on a farm near Donnelly, Minnesota and attended Morris High School. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Physical Therapy. She dedicated the past 40 years to helping families and children in her profession. Dolores was married to Jerry Jackson in 1964 and moved to Brainerd, Minnesota. While there, she worked at the hospital and started her family. They moved to Sioux Falls in 1971 and raised their five children. Dolores worked as a Physical Therapist for the past 40 years, with the last 22 years in the Sioux Falls School District in the Birth to Three Program. She was an active member of Christ the King Catholic Parish for the past 38 years. Dolores dedicated her life to helping others. Her greatest joys were working with children in her profession and spending time with her grandchildren. She took the time to embrace each child's uniqueness and special qualities. She will be remembered for her work with others and for always placing others needs before her own. She may be best described as sincere, genuine, and gracious. She will be greatly missed by those left to cherish her memory. Blessed to have shared her life are her children, Ann (Randy) Cowan, Mary Jackson, Jeff (Shawn) Jackson, John (Karla) Jackson, all of Sioux Falls, and Tom (Christy) Jackson of Midland, MI; her eight grandchildren, Andrew, Joshua, Davis, Miles, Addy, August, Joseph, Kaylee; and two brothers, Ron (Joyce) Holdgrafer of Schaumburg, IL and Gary (Mary) Holdgrafer of Edmonton, AB.
Dolores, age 68, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 after a short battle with T Cell Lymphoma. She was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 2 pm Wednesday with a prayer service at 7 pm at Heritage Funeral Home, 4800 S. Minnesota Ave.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Feeding the Hunger Backpack Program at http://www.feedingsouthda
kota.org/about-us/backpack-
program/

Friday, June 17, 2011

DONNELLY NEWS

Next edition June 18th-25th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. I want to wish my Dad a happy Father’s day up in Heaven
Weather news: Many farmers in the area took advantage of the dry conditions during the past week to get more fields planted. Others were busy spraying and some were putting up hay. It started to rain Tue eve and rained most of Wed.

STJ/KONG PARISH News there will be joint services at 8:30 am on June 26th at St J. Please note this is a change from what was announced in the summer schedule
GSLC news: June 19th is new member Sun.
There will be a dedication service for the church on June 26th at 9 am followed by a program to honor the past and look forward to the future. There will be a meal and fellowship to follow. Everyone esp. former members and pastors are invited to attend.
The all state Lutheran choir will be touring throughout MN beginning today (Sat) and continuing through June 29th. The closest concert this yr. is at Faith Lutheran in Spicer
Summertime means some sport activities in town. There will be LL games at Aanerud field on Mon and Tue eves at 6 pm until June 21st (with the Rendsville 4-h serving lunch) and ladies sb games on June 22nd, 23rd, 29th and on July 6th. The tri county horseshoe league also has games at the court in Donnelly by the PO on Tue eves.
Collne Kloos of Hoffman passed away on June 9th survivors include her husband Lawrence and their family.
Harriet rice of Morris passed away on June 12th, a nephew Darryl (Bev) Gulbrandson is among the family that survives her. She was preceded in death by her sister and brother in law Mildred and Lloyd Gulbrandson

Irene Pasche of Red wing passed away on May 31st, a sister in law Esther Pasche is among the family members who survive her.
Esettle Griffen of Anoka passed away on June 4th among the family members that survive her are her sisters Ruth Moerke and Marvel Wagner.
Brady Derek Woodke was born on June 1 at SCMC to Derek and Elysia Woodke of Hoffman. Grandparents are Steve and Molly Woodke from Morris and Bruce Riedner of Morris and Cindy Riedner of Morris. Great grandparents are Irene Riedner of Alberta and Bob and Dorothy Eisel from Donnelly.
Congratulations to Levin strand, who recently finished his elementary years at H-N without missing a day. He also won an award for perfect spelling the sixth grade.
Congratulations to Brianna Neuman who recently graduated from NDSS in Wahpeton and to Tracey Kopel who graduated from MSU-Morehead
Congratulations to Samantha Larson who made the A honor roll at H-N H.S.
Congratulations to Hope Speer who recently won a national certificate in the national piano playing auditions.
Congratulations to Morris B bb team that recently finished an undefeated season
Chandler Erickson, Tom Holland, and Tyler Henrichs are members of that team.
Congratulations to Ryan Beyer who was recently named to the lions all state all-star BB team.
The Morris area elementary school’s award program was held recently. Among those receiving awards were Brady Loge (Ryan and Jill), Miranda Papesh (Mark and Michelle), Brady Cardwell (Doug and Muriel), Kaman Speer (Duane and Lori), Kellen Erdahl (Brian and Ann), Morgan Biesterfeld (Walt and Kathi), Mason Dunn (Lowell and sandy) and Dakota Leupke (Alan and Mary Uphoff)
June 9th I attended the Kiwanis talent contest in Morris, Laura Kuhn was the winner enroute home I stopped at Aanerud field to watch some of the ladies sb game
Jim and Lou Eystad attended the music concert at the Main St galleria in Hoffman on June 9th. Carrie and Kellie Wilts were participants in it.
The threshing bee royalty were among the participants in the fashion show held at the wwv on June 8th. I understand they did a very good job and were asked to come back again next year.
John, Jack and Joan Kopacek and I were among those who attended the open house at glacial ridge state park by Starbuck on June 11th, Later Bev Larson was among the participants in the Cyrus Days parade, and Logan Mau and Baily Armstrong represented Donnelly in the Chokio parade. Enroute home I stopped to visit Delano and Linda Meyer at their rural Donnelly home.
Bryan Gilbertson and I were among those who attended the sing a long at the Eden reformed church in Herman on June 12th. Afterwards I visited Selma Bruse at the Pullman house.
A good crowd was on hand for the LL game at Aanerud field on June12th and the ice cream social at the hall afterwards. Thanks to the royalty for helping serve the ice cream and the Rendsville 4-h club for making all the good pies they sold at it. After the social it was time for the community club meeting as we continue to make plans for the bee. It will be held on Aug. 27 and 28th this year’s feature will be John Deere. It was decided that next year we will feature “the other green tractor” Oliver
Despite the rainy weather a good crowd was on hand in Benson on June 14th for the Pionnerland Band festival. KMS won the people’s choice award and Mankato won the grand championship/

Friday, June 10, 2011

DONNELLY NEWS

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Be sure to check out the community billboard in town for upcoming events.
Weather news: For the first time this spring we have had a week of sunny warm temps that has helped dry things out enough to enable farmers to get some fieldwork and planting done. They finally got my fields planted on Wed. The crops that are up are looking very nice.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: The summer schedule with services at St J @ 8:30 am, and Kong at 10:15 am is now in effect. One change is that there will be joint services on the 26th. Copies of the summer schedule are posted at both churches or you can obtain one from the parish office
VBS day camp will be held on June 12th-14th from 6-8 pm at Kong and with a day trip to Luther Crest on the 15th. Open to students who have completed k-6th grade. Contact the parish office for more info.
GSLC news: Pr. Mike will be holding a bible study after coffee hour throughout the summer. You can contact him at 287-3218 e-mail pastormikehanson@gmail.com
June 19th is new member Sun. coffee money will be given to relay for life
The all state Lutheran choir will be touring throughout MN beginning on June 18th and continuing through June 29th. The closest concert this yr. is at Faith Lutheran in Spicer
Summertime means some sport activities in town. There will be LL games at Aanerud field on Mon and Tue eves at 6 pm until June 21st (with the Rendsville 4-h serving lunch)and ladies sb games on June 16th,22nd,23rd 29th and on July 6th. The tri county horseshoe league also has games at the court in Donnelly by the PO on Tue eves.
The Don Com club will have their monthly meeting on June 13th at the Donnelly Hall.
Dorothy “Dotty” Hilla of Burnsville passed away on May 31st survivors include her niece (Dorothy (Hilla) (Robert) Eisel of Donnelly, she was preceded in death by her husband Don.
Jazzney Star Frank was born to Randy and Kelly Frank on June 2nd. Grandparents are Kenny Frank of Donnelly and Jo Radil of Parkers Prairie, Virgil and Theresa Fults of Morris.

Congratulations to the Morris area h.s boys track team that placed 2nd in the section track meet on May 26th Tyler Rouske is a member of that team
Congratulations to the Morris area h.s girls track team that finished second in the sub section meet; McKenzie Smith, Kourtney Geise and Rebekah Aanerud are members of that team
Congratulations to the following who received honors at the recent instrumental solo and ensemble from the Mahs band either as part of a group and/or individually: Pat Uhpoff; Jim Burke; Alyssa Uhpoff, Amber Recker; Ryan Beyer; Mark Dunn; MaKenzie Smith; Tom Holland
Congratulations to the following who won awards as part of the sub section 21 solo and ensemble contest as either part of a group and/or individually Emily Varnum, Megan Mecklenburg ;MaKenzie Smith; Justin Huebner
Congratulations to the following that were recently installed as officers of the VFW auxiliary; Joan and Jerry Kopacek, Elizabeth Ascheman, Jeanne Ennen and Corrine Flatten
Congratulations to the following mahs scholarship recipients Kendra Speer (4), Natalie Johnston (5), Carrie (2) and Tyler Rouske; Ryan Beyer (2), Emily Varnum, Sami Searle, Haley Henrichs congratulations also to Alex Erickson who won two scholarships at c-a h.s
Congratulations to the mahs students of the quarter (7th grade) Jonna Moser extra mile citizenship (9th grade) Gage Backman (10th grade) Sara Stallman (11th grade) Sydney Beyer
Congratulations to the following who were elected to the mahs student council for 2011-12 Megan Mecklenburg VP sr. class; Sydney Beyer and Bryce Jergenson as regular members.
Congratulations to Nicole Daly who was named to the honor roll at ndss in Wahpeton. Her parents are Paul and Pam grandparents are Nick and Karen
The H-N elementary track and field recently held their 2011 track and field contest. Third grader Kellie Wilts (Doug and Ellen) and Sixth grader Levin Strand won several firsts in their events.
During Memorial Day ceremonies in Hancock a bench was dedicated in memorial park in memory of Kurt Kruize who was killed in Iraq last yr.
I have several more grads to recognize
Emily Varnum (Dave and Melody) (Les and Lyla Cin) (Marilyn Varnum)
Ryan Beyer (Ed and Carol) (Ruth Bentson)
Maren Mathison (Mark and Pam)( Geo and Elaine Harstad)
On June 3rd I stopped in to visit with my aunt Pearl A. Anderson enroute to Morris. Later Les Cin and I were among the many friends and family who attended the graduation ceremonies at MAHS.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I were among those who attended the wam mtg at Kong on June 4th. Dorothy (Libbon) Desens gave a very good presentation about mission to the Muslims in India. There will be no meetings in July or Aug the next one will be on Sept 10th.
Andy Brevig and I attended the st co rep mtg at Detoy’s on June 6th. Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen and Rep Torrey Westrom also attended and talked about the past session and the budget stalemate.
Joann Kopel and I were among those who attended the LL game in Donnelly on June 7th; afterwards I watched some of the tri county horseshoe league action.
Elaine Harstad was among the family and friends who attended the memorial service for Ray Holton at Fron Lutheran church in Starbuck on June 3rd. On June 4th she and George traveled to Rochester for the graduation open house of their granddaughter Maren on June 5th.

Friday, June 3, 2011

DONNELLY NEWS

Next edition June 4th-10th
Welcome to graduation edition of the Donnelly news. I have listed the grads I know about for now and if I find out more I will list them in future weeks.
Weather news: Farmers have been busy taking advantage of the few sunny days we have had in the past week to get some crops in but a few days of heavy rain over the weekend have made that a difficult proposition especially in our immediate area. The forecast calls for some sunny and mild temps by the weekend.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: WAM will meet today (Sat) at Kong coffee at 9:30 am program at 10 am, the program will be “mission among the Muslims” Dorothy (Libbon) Desens, formerly of Morris, will report on her recent trip to India on behalf of the new hope mission society and its work among Muslims. If you have ever wondered what word alone was about but were reluctant to travel to other towns I hope you will take this opportunity to attend a local meeting.
The summer schedule starts on June 5th with services at St J @ 8:30 am, and Kong at 10:15 am. Copies of the summer schedule are posted at both churches or you can obtain one from the parish office
VBS day camp will be held on June 12th-14th from 6-8 pm at Kong and with a day trip to Luther Crest on the 15th. Open to students who have completed k-6th grade. Contact the parish office for more info.
The June newsletter is now out; extra copies are available in the narthex of each church.
GSLC news: Pr. Mike will be holding a bible study after coffee hour beginning on June 5th.
The first service on Palm Sunday at the church and the installation service for Pr. Hanson were taped and are available on a DVD. To purchase one contact John Kirkof at 634-4368 or e-mail jmkkek@yahoo.com
On June 6th the red hatters will meet at “a place to be” at 1 pm, the bookmobile will be in town at 3:30 pm, the city council will meet at the council chambers and the Rendsville 4-h will meet at the fire hall both at 7 pm
The st co rep party will meet on June 6th at 6:30 pm at Detoy’s in Morris
Summertime means some sport activities in town. There will be LL games at Aanerud field on Mon and Tue eves at 6 pm until June 21st (with the Rendsville 4-h serving lunch)and ladies sb games on June 9th,16th,22nd,23rd 29th and on July 6th. The tri county horseshoe league also has games at the court in Donnelly by the PO on Tue eves.
The Chokio foxy ladies will hold a sb tournament on June 11th in Chokio for more info contact Jessica Huebner at 585-6460
The Don Com club will have their monthly meeting on June 13th at the Donnelly Hall.
Ray Holten of Glenwood passed away this week. Survivors include his wife Carol (Frank) and their family. Her parents were the late Clarence and Myrtle Frank.
Congratulations to Tara Flaten who won several awards during the Hancock high’s awards show held recently
Congratulations to Brooke Gillespie who won 2nd place in 5/6th grade health poster contest at C-A H.S.
Congratulations to the Morris area h.s boys track team that won the sub -section track meet on May 26th Tyler Rouske is a member of that team
Congratulations to the Morris area h.s bb team that won the conference championship on May 26th. Alex Erickson is a member of that team.
Congratulations to Hannah and Samantha Larson who were recently part of duets from the H-N H.S. that won medals at the state FCCLA convention
Congratulations to the Morris area h.s envirothon team that recently finished in fourth place in the state completion. Natalie Johnston is a member of that team and her mother Judy was the coach.
The following are the h.s grads (I do not have any higher ed grads this year), along with their parents and grandparents where known, all are from Morris unless otherwise indicated * honor ** upper 10%

Hannah Larson Herman-Norcross (Jon and Bev) (Bertha)
Alex Erickson C-A (Dean and Jerri)
Blake Heinrich (School of tomorrow) (Scott and Beth) (Lillian)
Cammi Aanerud (century farm academy) (Andy and Heather) (Jim and Lorraine)
Natalie Johnston** (Lee and Judy)
Haley Henrichs (Brian, Mary) (Erwin Jr. and Lorraine) (Elaine)
Dylan Recker (Roger, Deann) (Marcella)
Carrie and Tyler Roske (Russell, Holly)
Sami Searle (Bard and Amy) (Agnes)
Kendra Sperr* (Duane and Lori) (Paul and Betty)
Justin Stallman (Jeff and Marilynn) (Edna)
Joan Kopacek and I were among those who attended the sr. fair at the Amory in Morris on May 27th.
Bev Hurlbult and I were among those who attended the committal service for Jullete Banister at the Kong Cemetery on May 28th.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at GSLC on May 29th. Afterwards I spent some time visiting some area cemeteries.
Eddie and Lou Kopel and I were among those who attended the Agralite annual meeting in Benson on June 1st. I was lucky enough to win a $25 credit.