donnelly news

Jan 2^nd- 8th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news:

Weather news: we had several inches of snow on Sat. fortunately the storm predicated for this week did not materialize. We have had some -0 temps this weeks

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: no S.S. on Jan 3^rd, the regular schedule resumes on Jan 10th

Pr Mike and Sue Nelson will have an open house at the parsonage on Jan 3^rd from 2-4 p.m.

The Annual meetings will be held at Kongsvinger Jan 17^th and St. John’s Jan 24^th both following services followed by a pot luck dinner. Service times will change on the 17^th with St. John’s at 8:30 a.m. and Kong at 11 a.m.

Good shepherd news. No Tue a.m. Bible study until further notice

Other church news: “Come Tour the Holy Land” Sundays, January 24 and 31 from 3:30-5:30pm in the church’s Theatre Room at first Lutheran Morris. Come and join us for a video journey of Pastor Dave’s travels to the “Land Where Jesus Walked”

New wine meeting on Jan. 3^rd at 4 pm at First Lutheran-Morris

Community news: The Bookmobile will be in town on Main Street in Donnelly on Jan 4^th and 18^th from 3:45-4 p.m.

The city council and rendsville 4-h will meet on Jan 4^th at 7 p.m. at the city hall and St John’s church in Donnelly

The Donnelly fire dept. will meet at 7 p.m. on Jan 11^th and 18^th at 7 p.m.

Donnelly rod and gun club will have their annual ice fishing contest on Pomme de lake (Perkins Lake) on Jan. 17^th from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. more info 320-287-1225 or stop into super valu and talk to Craig Awsumb

Death notices; Patricia Demo of Barrett passed away on Dec 24^th. She was preceded in death by her son –in law former Donnelly resident Curt Weinreis

Gator swimming: triangular meet: Levin Strand took third place in the 100 breaststroke event; he was also a member of relay team that took 4^th in the 200 yd. medley, and 5^th in the 200 free relay; vs. fusion he was a member of the 200 medley took 4^th, the 200 free relay that took 4^th, and he personally took first in the 100 breast

Jameson David Taffe was born on Dec. 15 at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, South Dakota to Bryan and Becky Taffe of Bryant, South Dakota. Grandparents are David and Cindy Taffe and Richard and Suzanne Smith of Morris. Great grandmothers are Bernice Madsen and Doris Taffe of Graceville and Sene VanEps of Grand Forks, North Dakota

Christmas eve I took in the living nativity at Faith Lutheran Morris, services at good shepherd Lutheran an church –Morris ;Zion—Morris and St John’s Donnelly .Christmas day services at gslc, visiting my aunt Pearl in her apt at the sunrise apartments and some people at WWV. Other events past week included ss program at Kong Christmas sing a long at Lincoln Lutheran Hoffman, Recker visitation and funeral

If you are going to go south after the New Year reminder you can keep up with my column at my website http://donnellyminn.blogspot.com and/or the s-t one at http://www.morrissuntribune.com there is also a Donnelly news Facebook page. I have also posted my annual Christmas letter on my website.

Also a reminder I have “news” boxes at the po and HD and co in Donnelly and McCollar jewelry in Morris

Christmas 2015

Donnelly Minn. Christmas 2015

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come” with the words of this familiar hymn I greet you once again with my annual Christmas letter

Weather news: The ’14-‘15 winter season arrived early, with a major snowfall about the middle of Nov thankfully we only had a few major snowstorms after that.  Much of the winter was cold, few nice days sprinkled in, late Mar. brought some unseasonably nice weather, but hopes for an early spring were dashed by a late season snowstorm, it was not until   mid to late Apr., that the snow finally all melted and spring arrived. Some farmers got going in late Apr. favorable weather meant that by early May most farmers had their crops in, some timely rains made them come up in good time. Timely rains, and warm weather continued throughout the summer, allowing crops to progress nicely, by the harvest time rolled around all crops yielded good. Most harvest was completed with few delays, and by the time snow arrived in early Dec. most farmers had their crops harvested and fall fieldwork done. We finally got some snow in early Dec, but some mild temps meant that much of it melted, however mid Dec has brought the return of winter with several inches of snow again

Church news: after serving as our interim pastor at St. John’s /Kongsvinger for 11 months Deaconess Deb Robinson resigned to return home to the St. Cloud area, her last day here was Nov. 1^st; we had a farewell dinner for her after services at St. John’s that day. On Oct 4^th a special meeting was held at both congregations for the purpose of hearing from the call committee on their recommendation for a new pastor for our parish. We voted to call Rev Mike Nelson from Cokato to be our new pastor, he accepted the call in early Nov, and in mid Nov, he and his wife Sue moved here, his 1^st Sun was Nov. 22^nd. They have a daughter and son-in law that have a baby ,and live in the Elbow Lake area, unsure how many other children they have, she is a music teacher back where they came from and plans to continue until the end of the school year. Other events include ss program, Lenten services, and 4th of July celebration, fall festival, mid-week services during the summer at St John’s, community vbs, several joint services and the usual assortment of pot luck meals. Although I am still a member of Kongsvinger, I usually go to church at GSLC here in rural Morris where I am associate member.  Since our conception we have had sort of an informal “parish” arrangement with St John’s Lutheran, Starbuck. In late summer Rev Angel Scott moved to Morris to complete her internship by serving as the pastor there, and also serves part-time at GS, leading bible studies and occasionally preaching. She and her husband have two small children; she is being supervised by Pr Mike Hanson. Other events include weekly bible study, advent and Lenten services ,ss program, joint vbs with Zion Morris, several interesting presentations by various speakers during adult Ed .At a special meeting held earlier this year it was decided to put cement in the parking lot ,but due to the busyness of contractors, it will have to wait until next year. At the annual meeting in Nov. discussion was also held on putting a steeple on it and adding a car port, it was decided to gather more info and revisit the issue next year. Other church events included all-state Lutheran choir concert in Alex, Living nativity at faith –Morris, ordination service for Rev Chris Richards at first-Morris, centennial service for trinity –Alberta, mission fest at Trinity Cyrus, a variety of other church meals, festivals, events, etc. in the area, several concerts by musical groups in the area.

Community events: Well as I have done for many years I spent my summer on the road attending many community festivals, parades, fairs, threshing shows, farm shows and other events in the area.  If often affords me an opportunity to see some different things, and see people I have not seen in a long time. Our threshing bee this year celebrated its 50^th anniversary with a queen reunion among other things. A number of former royalty, and their families, former residents, etc. returned for it. As a result we had one of the best bees we have had in many years. The next bee is Aug. 27th & 28^th the feature will be John Deere. This yr. it was decided to combine the annual ice cream social and block party into one event which proved to be very successful. Our threshing bee royalty had another busy year partaking in about 2 dozen parades and other actives (i.e. Halloween and Christmas parties) over the year. In late Aug. the MHS class of ’55 had their 60^th class reunion at the hotel 200 (prairie inn> in Morris.  Since some of the Donnelly area kids had had my Mom as a teacher I was invited to represent her at some of the reunion activities

“Pr Buttons” and I are still living here in my house in Morris and plan to do as long my health and other factors permit, however given the all the health issues I have been dealing with during the past year I unsure how much longer I can do that. When people ask me how I am doing, I say “plugging along one day at a time as long, as I can get up in the morning and put two feet in front of each other, I am good for another day”. Well that is true, I do have a lot of health issues that I have been dealing with the past year, thankfully some of the issues are getting better. I have been hospitalized twice this year and had many weeks of outpatient treatment for a variety of issues. I also cut my foot on a can lid this fall ,that required a trip to the ER for stiches, and additional follow up trips to the dr., there was concern for a while that I might lose my foot, thankfully staying of it for a while made a difference and it now mostly healed. Due to my diabetes everything is slow to heal and my dr. told me he thought I should move into an assisted living place, something I do not really want to do. It was hard enough to downsize and move 4 yrs. ago and the idea of doing it again so soon does not appeal to me. I would probably have to sell the house and get rid of my cat etc.  It was hard enough saying goodbye to my dog, I hate to think about not having any other pets.  After I got home from the hosp. the first time I made arrangements to have a HHA & nurse come over weekly (she now comes bi-weekly) to clean house, set up my medicine, take my vitals etc., however he feels that I really need somebody on a daily basis, but other than that I do not really see any benefit to it ,never been much for eating at prescribed times, I can take care of my basic needs, so doubtful there would be any help finically with it. So a lot of thought, prayer, and conversations, with a lot of people will be ongoing in the days, weeks and months ahead. Thankfully many of health issues are getting better. A  lot of people continue to ask me  how my friend Mark Koepke doing, he is doing much better after his eye surgery , his checkups since then have been good, his skin condition is about the same, but with medication and other treatments he is able to keep it under control. Since we have a lot of different interests, I do not run into him too much, when I am out and about, however I do stop over there on occasion to visit, and if I need help he is willing to come over here and do that. His uncle passed away in Aug., so he & I traveled to his foster mother’s home area of Garnder ND for the funeral, meeting some of the family he had not seen for a long time and others he had never met.  In Sept. we returned for the lutefisk dinner at their church, hoping to visit with his uncle & aunt, unfortunately they were too ill to attend. His sister Linda, and her sister in law Sue were back in Mn for a visit this year, she and her brothers decided not to come back for the all –school reunion in Herman, I did stop up there for a while saw a few people I knew. He does not live too far from me but there is no direct access from my place to his so we have to zig and sag to get to & from our homes. He does not have a car, so he either walks, or takes the transit to get to where he wants, or relies on me and/or other people to take him places. People also ask me how I like living in town my reply is that like a lot of things there are good and bad aspects of it. I do enjoy the perks of living in town being able to be out and about every day, attending events, seeing people, getting things I want/need when I need/want them, being close to the dr. and hosp. etc. It is also in a quiet area, not much traffic mainly because my street does not connect to main street, however I do miss the countryside esp. in the summer time, being able to step outside ,breath the fresh air take a look around at what the neighbors are doing. I do like living in town in the winter time no more having to get up to  scoop/ shovel snow b/4 I go someplace or worry about sliding in the ditch on my way out or in , having to worry about getting home etc. Last year I traded my old gas golf cart for an electric one and have made extensive use of that for getting around Morris this year. I also purchased a good used snow blower to save on my back. I am still a member of the Donnelly community club, st co gen soc. and st co rep party enjoy attending there meetings and helping with some of their events. I am still writing my weekly column for the Morris sun-tribune get a lot of compliments for it otherwise just basically enjoying my life. My ad is 11 e 9^th st Morris mn 56267; e-mail ad is aeanders@fedtel.net, website donnellyminn.blogspot.com, ph. 320-585-6435 (h) 320-288-8692 (c). I am also on Facebook. the rest of my family is status quo, my cousin Carl (Billy) his wife Pat and his sister Elnora are still living in South Carolina, my cousin Jan and her husband Dennis still live and work in the Alex area, my aunt Pearl Anderson is still living in the sunrise apts. here in Morris I stop over to see her on occasion and sometime take her for a ride in my golf cart.

One of the things I do more of then I like, is attend many visitations and/or funerals in the area often times it gives me an opportunity to see people I have not seen for a long time and I personally know how much it means to the family when you make that effort. Happier times were attending anniversary and birthday parties for friends

Now, may the God of Christmas, go before you during the upcoming year.

The Anderson’s

                                                                                                             Allen & “Pr. Buttons”

donnelly news

Dec 26^th-Jan 1st

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news: Happy New year and Mange Takk to all my loyal readers out there who have enabled my column to become as successful as it is

Weather news: Well after last week’s return of winter things have settled down it has been relatively mild since then and no more snow storms   and it looks like it will be nice weather for being out and about during the holiday season

St John’s/Kongsvinger news On Dec. 27^th Joint services at Kongsvinger at 10 a.m.; services will be broadcast on KMRs at 11 a.m. no S.S.

Good shepherd news: none

Other church news: none

Community news: The Bookmobile will be in town on Main Street in Donnelly on Jan 4th from 3:45-4 p.m.

The city council and rendsville 4-h will meet on Jan 4^th at 7 pm at the city  hall and st John's church in Donnelly

Most Donnelly business will be closing early on Dec. 31^st and be closed all day Jan 1^st

The Morris sr. center will have a new year’s party at the center on Dec. 31^st, starting with a meal at 5 pm contact them for info and price.

Death notices; Leonard Nelson of Morris passed away on Dec 18^th survivors include his son Herb (Marlene) Nelson of Donnelly

Ruth Ann Seur of Prior Lake passed away on Nov 30^th survivors include her mother Melvina Larson. She was proceed in death by her step-father former Donnelly area resident Carroll (Kelly) Larson

Former Donnelly area resident Marcella Recker passed away on Dec 22^nd her funeral will be held on Dec. 28^th at St Charles-Herman

Tiger gymnastics: vs. big stone lightning Savannah Aanerud earned first place at Bars; Katie Giese earned first place at Balance Beam

Staffs at the West Central Research and Outreach Center and the University of Minnesota, Morris were recognized at the University of Minnesota Communicators Forum for an eBook on cold climate strawberry production. Mike Cihak was among the University collaborators recognized for a strawberry farming eBook

The Mahs knowledge bowl finished first at a meet in Concordia (Moorhead) Adam Uphoff is a member of that team

Violet Elaine Boe was born on Nov. 27 to Brittney and Jesse Boe of Fargo, North Dakota. Grandparents are Randy and Karla Schmiesing of Chokio/Donnelly area and Randy and Cathy Boe of Morris .great-grandfather is former Donnelly area resident Wally Giese

Aubriel Joy Ekren was born on Dec. 1 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to Anthony and Amy Ekren of Morris. Grandparents are Mark and Mick Ekren, Vance and Kim Gullickson, and Gary and Sandy Fehr all of Morris. Great grandmother is former Donnelly area resident Ardis Gullickson

Lou Eystad informs me she ran into former Donnelly area resident John Carlson and his brother Marvin at McDonald’s last week. John lives in TX. ; His brother in Mlps.

Past wk. Classen golden wedding celebration in Chokio, haining family concert in Elbow Lake visited Iver All at the Barrett Care center, visited my aunt Pearl and some other residents at sunrise apts., open house at the new OR at scmc

donnelly news

Dec 19^th-25th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news: Merry Christmas to my loyal readers out there

This issue is dedicated to the memory of my uncle Albert Anderson who passed away on Dec. 24 1990

Weather news: well it has been fairly mild the past week but winter returned on the 16^th with a winter storm bringing us several inches of snow meaning time to bring out the snow removal equipment again.   

St John’s/Kongsvinger news:   Sunday school program Dec 20^th 9:45 a.m. at St. John’s, followed by coffee hour; and Dec 23^rd 7 p.m. at Kongsvinger, followed by lunch

Dec. 27^th Joint services at Kongsvinger at 11 a.m. services will be broadcast on KMRs at 11 a.m..

Good shepherd news: the S.S. program will be presented during the 9 a.m. services on Dec. 20^th followed by coffee fellowship. There is also a ski trip to Andes tower hill that afternoon meet there at 12:45 p.m. for a group rate. Anyone is welcome to join them there for the aft.

Other church news: for info about Christmas Eve and Christmas day services at area churches see the ad in this week’s paper

Living naivety at 3:00 and 5:15 p.m. at Faith Lutheran-Morris on Dec. 24^th

 “The gift of Christmas” a Christmas program and dinner at Assumption- Morris Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. tickets available at the door, sponsored by “widows on Wednesday”

Community Christmas dinner at First Lutheran-Morris at noon on Dec. 25^th, free will donation

Community news: The Bookmobile will be in town on Main Street in Donnelly on Dec. 21^st from 3:45-4 p.m.

The Donnelly fire dept. will meet on Dec. 21^st at the fire hall at 7 p.m.

Open house golden wedding celebration for Harold and Karen (Armstrong) Classen today (Sat.) at our Saviors Lutheran church –Chokio 2-5 p.m. no gifts please

Morris area elementary school students of the month included 5th grade Taylor Athey and first grade Bethany Backman

Death notice; Esther Wevley of Morris passed away on Dec 12^th, survivors include her son Ron (Sue) Wevely of Donnelly and their family

Tiger wresting: The JV wrestlers recently participated in two meets the Grant Co invite and the Brave tournament, Brady Cardwell took first and Tristan Raths 2^nd at both meets

Knight Wrestling: Grant co tournament: Keaton Long wca 4^th place 145 lbs.

Wally McCollar, Mark Koepke, and I had dinner together at hotel 200 on Dec 14^th for an early birthday celebration for Mark; his 48^th birthday was the 15^th

Lou Eystad informs me she ran into former Donnelly area resident John Carlson at McDonalds on Sunday he now lives in Texas.

Past wk. Santa truck in Benson, instillation service for Pr Mike Nelson at St J and potluck dinner at Kong. ; Cp holiday train in elbow lake dr. ketterling funeral, Wevely visitation Thrivent open house, advent services at Gs

donnelly news

Dec 12^th-18th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: well after the snowstorm last week the weather has been fairly mild and nice.  Some snow has melted but not as much or as fast as I thought it would.

St John’s/Kongsvinger news:   Sunday school program Dec 20^th 9:45 a.m. at St. John’s, followed by coffee hour; and Dec 23^rd 7 p.m. at Kongsvinger, followed by lunch

Installation service for Rev Mike Nelson will be held on Dec. 13^th during services at Kongsvinger at 8:30 a.m., and St. John’s at 11 a.m. followed by a parish potluck dinner at noon at Kongsvinger

St. John’s “where’s the beef dinner” raffle is currently going on with the drawing to be held on December 13, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s. Tickets available from the church office

Good shepherd news: the S.S. program will be presented during the 9 a.m. services on Dec. 20^th followed by coffee fellowship. There is also a ski trip to Andes tower hill that afternoon meet there at 12:45 pm for a group rate.

Other church news: on Dec 13th the 1^st Lutheran kids will present their S.S. program at their church at 10:30 a.m. (no 8:30 a.m. services); the Faith –Lutheran kids will present theirs at 11 a.m. at their church, followed by lunch. Both churches are in Morris

Living naivety at 3:00 and 5:15 p.m. at Faith Lutheran-Morris on Dec. 24^th

Latino Community Welcomes You to a Celebration. A special Mass will be celebrated today (Sat.) at 7:00 p.m. at Assumption-Morris. Bring a dish to pass for a potluck following Mass and your dancing shoes for a grand fiesta! Everyone welcome!

Faith Lutheran’s Annual Cookie Factory and Holiday Expo will be held today (Saturday), from 9 a.m. to noon

“The gift of Christmas” a Christmas program and dinner at Assumption- Morris Dec. 21 @ 4 p.m. tickets available at the door, sponsored by “widows on Wednesday”

Community Christmas dinner at First Lutheran-Morris at noon on Dec. 25^th, free will donation

Community news: The Bookmobile will be in town on Main Street in Donnelly on Dec. 21^st from 3:45-4 p.m.

The Donnelly fire dept. will meet on Dec. 14^th and 21^st at the fire hall at 7 p.m.

Death notice former Donnelly resident Marlys Alm passed away on Dec. 5^th she would have been 101 in Feb. local survivors include her niece Lou (Jim)Eystad of Donnelly.

Tiger gymnastics; tiger invite: team (5th) Savannah Aanerud 6^th all-around 7^th on balance beam Katie geise personal best on balance beam; VS. Fergus Falls Savannah vault 6^th, bars 4^th, beam 4^th, floor 7^th, all around 4^th, Katie geise vault 9th, beam 7th,

Connor Arlo Sperr was born on Dec. 6th at Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris to Adam and Michelle Sperr of Donnelly.  Grandparents are Tom and Pearl Horning from Chokio and Don and Tamela Sperr from Morris. Great-grandparents are Roger and Nancy Horning from Chokio, Paul and Betty Sperr from Donnelly, and Carolgene and Ed Wolf-Matthiesen from Jamestown, North Dakota.

A good crowd was on hand for Santa days in Donnelly on Dec.6^th. Thanks to the royalty and their families for all the hard work they put into decorating the hall and helping serve the delicious meal and of course to Santa for taking time to come down from the North Pole to visit with the kids

 The st co rep party executive committee had a meeting on Dec. 7^th at the library. It was announced that precinct caucuses will be held on Mar 1st at Hotel 200 in Morris in the tiger room.  We also discussed some of the changes that have been made to the results of the straw poll that will be conducted and how resolutions are handled.

Mark Koepke and I helped Wally McCollar celebrate his 78^th birthday at the Hotel 200 on Dec. 3rd

I had an e-mail from Dot Wolking asking for info on names and address of the Roth family that used to live in Donnelly, if anyone has them please let me know and I will pass the info along to her. Frank was the depot agent in Donnelly for many years

Received word that former Donnelly resident  Allen Bouressa has cancer and would like  to hear from Donnelly area residents about their days in Donnelly  his address is Allen Bouressa  9145 Indian Rd Rice, MN 56367

My contact info 11 e9th st Morris mn 56267 e-mail aeanders@fedtel.net; ph. 585-6435 or 288-8692

Past wk. st co gen soc. mtg library, Schs open house, sr. citizens’ bazar, Wilcox aniv celebration-faith, "a time of remembrance" at Pedersen funeral home, Marlys alm visitation at funeral home

donnelly news

Dec 5-11

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: several inches of heavy wet snow this week, means that winter has returned to the area. Fortunately temps have been fairly mild, and by the looks of the forecast a lot of this will be melted by the time many of you read this.

St John’s/Kongsvinger news:   Sunday school program Dec 20^th 9:45 a.m. at St. John’s, followed by coffee hour; and Dec 23^rd 7 p.m. at Kongsvinger, followed by lunch

Installation service for Rev Mike Nelson will be held on Dec. 13^th during services at Kongsvinger at 8:30 a.m. ,and St. John’s at 11 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner at noon at Kongsvinger

St. John’s “where’s the beef dinner” raffle is currently going on with the drawing to be held on December 13, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s. Tickets available from the church office

Joint services on Dec. 27^th at 10 am at Kongsvinger, services will also be broadcast on KMRS at 11 am that day in memory of Bill and Evelyn Underwood

Good shepherd news:the S.S. program will be presented during the 9 a.m. services on Dec. 20^th followed by coffee fellowship.

Other church news: on Dec 13th the 1^st Lutheran kids will present their s.s. program at their church at 10:30 a.m. (no 8:30 a.m. services); the Faith –Lutheran kids will present theirs at 11 a.m. at their church, followed by lunch. Both churches are in Morris

Living naivety at 3:00 and 5:15 p.m. at Faith Lutheran-Morris on Dec. 24^th

Assumption Church Men are hosting a retreat today (Saturday) There are registration forms at entrances of the church, suggested donation $20– your sons are free as students. Your family is invited to supper after the 5:30 p.m. Mass that evening at Church of the Assumption of Mary, Morris.

Latino Community Welcomes You to a Celebration. A special Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Assumption-Morris. Bring a dish to pass for a potluck following Mass and your dancing shoes for a grand fiesta! Everyone welcome!

“The gift of Christmas” a Christmas program and dinner at Assumption- Morris Dec. 21 @ 4 pm tickets available at the door, sponsored by “widows on Wednesday”

Community Christmas dinner at First Lutheran-Morris at noon on Dec. 25^th, free will donation

Community news: The Bookmobile will be in town on Main Street in Donnelly on Dec. 7^th and 21^st from 3:45-4 p.m.

City council and Rendsville 4-h will meet in Donnelly on Dec. 7th at 7 p.m.

Santa days in Donnelly on Dec.6^th, activities begin at noon; with Santa arriving about 1 p.m.

“A time to remember” will be held at the Pedersen funeral home Morris on Dec. 6th at 2 p.m.

The following events are taking place today (Sat) the senior citizens bazaar at the Morris senior center starting at 9 a.m., The Stevens county historical society’s annual open house will be held from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the museum; the funeral services for Lynn Sax Philpot of Minneapolis who passed away on Nov. 23rd at the NE Methodist church in Minneapolis MN at 11 a.m. ; Open house for Sid and Carol Wilcox 60^th wedding anniversary at Faith-Morris 2-4 p.m., and the Brain Koch benefit on starting at 5 p.m.; at the Legion in Wheaton. He suffered a leg injury in an accident. His wife is former Donnelly area resident Jill Strand

Celebrations: Tiger JV wrestling: B-B-E tournament: first Brady Cardwell, 2nd Tristan Raths; in the Willmar tournament Brady and Tristan both placed first.

 I had an e-mail from Dot Wolking asking for info on names and address of the Roth family that used to live in Donnelly, if anyone has them please let me know and I will pass the info along to her. Frank was the depot agent in Donnelly for many years

Received word that former Donnelly resident  Allen Bouressa has cancer and would like  to hear from Donnelly area residents about their days in Donnelly  his address is Allen Bouressa  9145 Indian Rd Rice, MN 56367

Past week Agnes Searle birthday party at Morris sr. center, Grotjohn funeral at Faith; open house at Unger’s, helped with naps, advent service at gslc

My contact info 11 e9th st Morris mn 56267 e-mail aeanders@fedtel.net; ph. 585-6435 or 288-8692

donnelly news

Next edition: Nov 28th-Dec. 4th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: much of last week was cold, windy with some rain /snow mixed in; conditions have moderated some this week. Most farmers are done for the year everything I have read/heard is that crops were real good this year, but prices were low.

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: advent decorating today (Sat.) at 10 a.m. at Kongsvinger

KLCW brunch at 9:30 a.m. at Kongsvinger on Nov. 29^th 

Joint services on Nov 29th at 11 a.m. at St John’s, no Sunday school

St. John’s “where’s the beef dinner” raffle is currently going on with the drawing to be held on December 13, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s. Tickets available from the church office

Good shepherd news: advent services begin on Dec. 2^nd at 7 p.m. at the church

Other church news:  none

Community news: The Bookmobile will be in town on main St. in Donnelly on Dec. 7th from 3:45-4 p.m.

City council and rendsville 4-h will meet in Donnelly on Dec. 7th at 7 p.m.

“A time to remember” will be held at the Pedersen funeral home Morris on Dec. 6th at 2 p.m.

Morris senior citizens’ bazaar starting at 9 a.m. on Dec 5th at the Sr. center

The Stevens county historical society’s annual open house will be held on Dec 5th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the museum

Brain Koch benefit on Dec. 4^th starting at 5 p.m. at the Legion in Wheaton. He suffered a leg injury in an accident. His wife is former Donnelly area resident Jill strand

On Nov. 28 at the Morris Senior Center there will be an open house bridal shower for Marilyn Speer, bride-to-be of Josh Searle, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. They are registered at Target and Menards, and from 2 to 5 p.m. there will be an open house 90th birthday party for Josh’s grandmother Agnes Searle. Your presence is your gift.

Correction: Open house 60th wedding aniv for Sid and Carol Wilcox Dec. 6th from 2-4 p.m. at Faith Lutheran church-Morris Sid is a former Donnelly resident

Death notices: Lynn Sax Philpot of Minneapolis passed away on Nov. 23^rd. survivors include her parents, former Donnelly area residents, Curt and Betty Sax of Alexandria. Her funeral is Dec. 5^th at the NE Methodist church in Minneapolis mn.

Celebrations: Wade and Amber Boerner were married on Nov 14th his parents are former Donnelly/Herman area residents Jerry and Colleen Burner

 Nominees for staff person of the year at Morris area schools included Kris Kloos; Shirley Kill, (who was also recognized for 15 yrs. of service to the district) and Betty Kill (winner)

Brady Jergenson of the Tiger FB team received the following awards at the year-end FB banquet: MVP: defense; all district and honorable mention all-area team. West central area tribune

Brooke Gillisepe of the Tiger vb team was named to the all-area team by the west central tribune

The tiger girls cc team received a gold academic award; Savanah Aanerud and Beth Holland were members of that

For those of you who may be gone for the holidays or flying south for the winter you can keep up on the Donnelly news by accessing the sun tribune website or my blog donnellyminn.blogspot.com. My e-mail ad is aeanders@fedtel.net if you wish to get my news e-mailed to you.

Past week visit to my aunt Pearl A. Anderson at her apt. in Morris, the fall festival at Kong. I also spent 2 days in the hosp. last week for various health issues and need a lot of prayer as I ponder my future.

 This being thanksgiving season I want to say thank you to all my loyal readers who have made my column such a successful one over the past years.

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Next edition: Nov 21^st-27

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: a beautiful weekend has given way to a wet & cold week

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: Rev. Mike Nelson’s first Sunday in the parish will be Nov. 22^nd.

Joint services on Nov 29^th at 11 am at St John’s

Joint thanksgiving services at Kong. Nov. 25th at 7 pm followed by coffee fellowship afterwards; offering going to the Stevens county food shelf

The Kongsvinger fall festival will be held on Nov. 22nd starting at 11 a.m. on the menu pork chops baked potatoes, salads etc. also a bake sale consisting of lefse an d other Scandinavian goodies

St. John’s “where’s the beef dinner” raffle is currently going on with the drawing to be held on December 13, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s. Tickets available from the church office

S.S. news: on Nov 22nd S.S. will be at St John’s at 9:45 a.m.; no ss on Nov. 29th

Good shepherd news: the annual meeting will be held on Nov 22nd following services followed by brunch served by the youth

Thanksgiving services on Nov 25th at 7 p.m. offering going to the st co food shelf

Other church news: Rev Dave Christianson will be installed as pastor at First Lutheran on Nov 22nd during both services

New wine info meeting on Nov. 22^nd at first Lutheran- Morris at 5 pm

Community news: The Bookmobile will be in town on main St. on Dec. 7^th from 3:45-4 p.m.

City council and rendsville 4-h will meet in Donnelly on Dec. 7^th at 7 pm

St co gen soc. mtg Dec 3^rd 1:30 pm Morris public library

A time to remember at Pedersen funeral home Morris Dec. 6^th 2 pm

Morris sr. citizens’ bazar starting at 9 a.m. on Dec 5^th at the sr. center

Schs annual open house Dec 5^th 9 am- 1 pm

On Nov. 28 at the Morris Senior Center there will be an open house bridal shower for Marilyn Speer, bride-to-be of Josh Searle, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. They are registered at Target and Menards, and from 2 to 5 p.m. there will be an open house 90th birthday party for Josh’s grandmother Agnes Searle. Your presence is your gift.

Open house 60^th wedding aniv for Sid & Carol Wilcock Dec. 6^th from 2-4 pm at Faith Lutheran church-Morris

Jackson Loge 1^st Maes geography bee

Death notice Jon Kloos of starbuck passed away on Nov. 13^th survivors include his mother Helen (Kopel) Kloos of Starbuck He was preceded in death by his grandparents Lawrence & Agnes Kopel

Celebrations: Tiger VB team won the Dist. 3 AA championship and finished 6th in the state tournament .Brooke Gillisepe is a member of that team, her mother Judy is one of the coaches

College cc NCAA div II central region tournament Msu-Moorhead women finished 11th; MaKenzie Smith is a member of that team, she finished 17th she was also named to the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division II All-Central Region team ,following the regional meet in Joplin.

Wade and Amber Boener were married on Nov 14^th his parents are former Donnelly/Herman area residents Jerry & Colleen Burner

The threshing bee royalty were part of the parade of lights in Morris on Nov. 12^th

Past week meatball supper at Faith, parade of lights in Morris; Chris Richards ordination at First, mission fest trinity Cyrus, open house for  Brenna  Paulson at Essentia clinic Chokio, community meal-faith Morris trinity Cyrus, st co fair board annual meeting.

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Next edition: Nov 14th-20th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: the past week has mostly sunny and mild; most farmers are done for the year.

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: Rev. Mike Nelson of Cokato has accepted the call to be the pastor of the parish, he will begin his full-time ministry with the parish on Nov 17th; his first Sunday will be Nov. 22nd.

Joint thanksgiving services at Kong. Nov. 25th at 7 pm followed by coffee fellowship afterwards; offering going to the Stevens county food shelf

The Kongsvinger fall festival will be held on Nov. 22nd starting at 11 a.m. In preparation for it a lefse making day will be held today (Sat.) starting at 9 a.m. at Kongsvinger

S.S. news: adopted grandparents’ day is Nov 15th at 9:45 a.m., on Nov 22nd S.S. will be at St John’s at 9:45 a.m.; no ss on Nov. 29th

Good shepherd news: the annual meeting will be held on Nov 22nd following services followed by brunch served by the youth

Thanksgiving services on Nov 25th at 7 p.m.

Other church news: There will be a Mission fest at Trinity Lutheran Cyrus on Nov 15th starting with services at 10:30 a.m. with special speakers Chris Butler and Jennifer Rothchild, followed by a breakfast buffet at 11:30 a.m. (free will donation) a silent auction from 9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. ,live auction at 12:30 p.m.. All proceeds go to our local and Global Missions.

Nov 15th is vocation Sunday at Faith Lutheran

Chris Richards will be ordained today (Sat.) at First-Morris at 4 p.m.; on Nov 15th; he will be installed as pastor at Trinity Lutheran –Cyrus at the 10:30 a.m. service.

Rev Dave Christianson will be installed as pastor at First Lutheran on Nov 22nd during both services

Heart’s desire conference: at Hosanna Lutheran church Morris Nov. 17th at 7 pm with Pam Henkelman as guest speaker

Men of life conference at Hosanna Lutheran church Morris Nov 18th at 7 pm with Ryan Loge and Dennis Yanez as guest speakers

Community news: The fire dept. will meet Nov. 16th in Donnelly at 7 p.m. at the fire hall, no more community club meetings until next year

The Bookmobile will be in town on main St. on Nov 23rd from 3:45-4 p.m. (note new time)

Dfd turkey bingo Nov 20th starting at 7 pm at the community hall

There will be an Open house for the new nurse practitioner at the Essentia clinic in Chokio former Donnelly area resident Brenna (Ascheman) Paulson on Nov 16th from 9 am- 4:30 pm. Her parents are Larry and Peggy (Erickson) Ascheman 

Thanks to the threshing bee royalty and their families for all the hard work they put into making the annual Halloween party in Donnelly a success

Death notices Laura Schwendemann of Starbuck passed away on Oct 26th survivors include her great uncle Andy Brevig of Herman/Donnelly

June Andrew of Webster city, Iowa passed on Nov. 8th; local survivors include her mother former Donnelly resident Marlys Alm and her cousin Lou (Jim) Eystad of Donnelly

Celebrations: cc state meet; Tiger girls: (14th); Savannah Aanerud (32nd) and Beth Holland (112th)

Tiger VB team is the Dist. 3 AA champs (Brooke Gillisepe is a member of that team, her mother Judy is one of the coaches)

College cc NCAA div II central region tournament Msu-Moorhead women finished 11th; MaKenzie Smith is a member of that team, she finished 17th she was also named to the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division II All-Central Region team ,following the regional meet in Joplin.

Ace and Lois Sperr, along with Lowell and Jan Searle; are happy to announce the engagement of their children; Marilyn Sperr and Josh Searle; a Jan.16th wedding is planed    

Britta Ann Koehntop was born on Nov. 4, at Douglas County Hospital to Kyle and Mandi Koehntop of Morris. Grandparents are Roger and Bonnie Koehntop of Morris and Parker and Renee Kloos of Donnelly. Great Grandparents are Gerald and Kay Laager, Herb and Carol Kloos, and Wilfred and Doris Arens.               

 Past week: lutefisk supper first-Morris, st co gen soc. mtg, Grant co fair board mtg –Herman, meatball supper Faith.

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Next edition: Nov 7^th-13th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: after several cold rainy days last week, the weather this week has been sunny and mild. It looks like most farmers in the area have all their corn harvested, and are busy with fall tillage, ditching and other fall jobs

Correction: Maynard Thorstad of Hoffman passed away on Oct 23rd, he was preceded in death by his sister former Donnelly area resident Bernice Boerner and is survived by her family (Scott, Terry and Tammy)

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: Rev. Mike Nelson of Cokato has accepted the call to be the pastor of the parish, he will begin his full-time ministry with the parish on Nov 17^th; his first Sunday will be Nov. 22^nd. Help is needed to help him load up his belongings in Cokato on Nov 14^th and unload them in Donnelly later that day if you can help contact the parish office.

The Kongsvinger fall festival will be held on Nov. 22^nd starting at 11 a.m. In preparation for it a leffsa making day will be held on Nov.14^th at 9 a.m. at Kongsvinger

Good shepherd news: the annual meeting will be held on Nov 22^nd following services followed by brunch served by the youth

Other church news: There will be a meatball supper at faith –Morris on Nov 11^th with serving starting at 4:30 p.m.

There will be a Mission fest at Trinity Lutheran Cyrus on Nov 15^th starting with services at 10:30 a.m. with special speakers Chris Butler and Jennifer Rothchild, followed by a breakfast buffet at 11:30 a.m. (free will donation) a silent auction from 9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. ,live auction at 12:30 p.m.. All proceeds go to our local and Global Missions.

Nov 15^th is vocation Sunday at Faith Lutheran

The 3F (food, fellowship, and Fun) will start on November 8 at Faith –Morris and continuing the 2^nd Sunday of the month during fellowship time. The first event is a painting demonstration and Q&A with artist Della Conroy. Della will be discussing the inspirations behind two of her watercolor paintings: the “Madonna and Child, and the “Magi.” She will be bringing painted religious themed cards to sell.

 Chris Richards will be ordained on Nov 14^th at First-Morris at 4 p.m.; on Nov 15^th; he will be installed as pastor at Trinity Lutheran –Cyrus at the 10:30 a.m. service. There will be a farewell dinner for interim pastor Minnete Johnson on Nov 8^th following services at 10:30 a.m. Note change of times for services on the 8^th and 15^th (S.S. at 9:30 a.m.) After leaving Cyrus she will return to LCM and Trinity Lutheran –Alberta as their interim pastor again.

Prairie arts chorale at faith-Morris today (Sat.) at 7:30 p.m. tickets available at the door

Community news: The fire dept. will meet on Nov 9^th and 16th in Donnelly at 7 p.m. at the fire hall, no more community club meetings until next year

Bookmobile in town on main St. on Nov 9^th from 3:45-4 p.m. (note new time)

Trim a tree and treats sponsored by the post prom JR. parents on Nov 12^th and 13^th 3-9 p.m. in Hoffman realty building-Morris, tickets available at the door

Dfd turkey bingo Nov 20^th starting at 7 pm at the community hall

Death notices: Orville Ole Brustuen of Appleton passed away on Oct. 29^th; survivors include his brother in law former Donnelly area resident Dick Goldenstein

Celebrations: Lila Karen Goldenstein and Elsa Lynn Goldenstein were born on Oct 20^th to Tony and Lisa Goldenstein of Stillwater; grandfather is former Donnelly area resident Dick Goldenstein

Tiger cross country the girls won the section 6A team title and are headed to the state. Savannah Aanerud finished in 7^th; Becca Holland 90^th

Congrats to Rebekah Aanerud on winning Ag Communications Placement and a Costa Rica Trip at National FFA Convention!  You can hear her on KMRS every other Sat. at 6:30 a.m.

At the VFW auxiliary membership supper Joanne Graff (25yrs) was among those reconized for their years of service to the auxiliary

Former Donnelly area resident Karenna Johnson was invited to participate in the National youth leadership forum: EXPLORE STEM

Chandler Erickson was named the UMAC Special Teams Player of the Week

 Thanks to the threshing bee royalty and their families for all the hard work they put into making the annual Halloween party in Donnelly a success

Past week, theilke visitation  at Pederson funeral home ,community Halloween party ,farewell dinner for Deaconess Deb at St john’s

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Next edition: Oct 31^st-Nov 6th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news this edition is dedicated to the memory of my Dad who passed away 10 years ago today (sat.)

Weather news: we had an all-day rain on Fri otherwise it has sunny and nice although we have had some cold winds. Corn harvest is rapidly winding up farmers are doing fall tillage and other things

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: Deaconess Deb’s last Sun. here will be on Nov.1st, there, will be a potluck farewell dinner for her following the 11 a.m. services at St. John’s 

A letter of acceptance of call has been received from Pastor Michael F. Nelson by our Congregational Presidents and the Call Committee chairpersons. Pastor Mike will begin his full-time ministry with St. John’s and Kongsvinger Parish – sometime after November 15 (conclusion of his current contract).he comes to the parish from Cokato

On Nov 1^st there will be a special meeting at Kongsvinger following services about 9:30 a.m. to discuss plans for the basement

Good shepherd news the annual meeting will held on Nov 22^nd following services followed by brunch served by the youth

Other church news: there will be a Scandinavian heritage (Lutefisk/Meatball) supper at First Lutheran-Morris from 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Nov 4th,

There will be a meatball supper at faith –Morris on Nov 11^th with serving starting at 4:30 p.m.

Rev David Christenson is the new pastor at First Lutheran –Morris; his first Sun will be Nov.1^st with a reception between services at about 9:30 a.m. in the basement of the church

Options for women is sponsoring a community baby shower on Nov 4^th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Morris

There will be a Mission fest at Trinity Lutheran Cyrus on Nov 15^th starting at 9:30 a.m.

Community news: The annual Halloween party at the Donnelly hall will be held today (Sat.) from 2:30 p.m. -5 p.m. at the community hall with costume judging starting at 4 p.m.

The Stevens county genealogical society will meet on Nov. 5^th at the Morris library at 1:30 p.m.

The fire dept. will meet on Nov 9^th and 16th in Donnelly at 7 pm at the fire hall, no more community club meetings until next year

Bookmobile in town on main St. on Nov 9^th from 3:45-4 p.m. (note new time)

The city council and rendsville 4-h will both meet at 7 p.m. on Nov 2^nd in Donnelly

Death notices: Former Donnelly area resident Paul Nelson of Alex passed away on Oct 22^th; survivors include his nephew Steve (Sue Erdahl) Nelson of Donnelly

Rosella Weiler of Morris passed away on Oct 24^th; survivors include her son in law former Donnelly area resident Tom (Marcella) Trost of New Richland WS.

Maynard Thorstad of Hoffman passed away on Oct 23^rd, he was preceded in death by his sister former Donnelly area resident Bernice Boerner and is survived by her family (Scott, Terry & Tammy)

Celebrations: Lila Karen Goldenstein and Elsa Lynn Goldenstein were born on Oct 20^th to Tony and Lisa Goldenstein of Stillwater grandfather is former Donnelly area resident Dick Goldenstein

Tiger cross country: west central conference meet (additional results) JV boys Micah Aanerud 15^th Kallen Erdahl 27^th girls JV Auddy Speer 2^nd

Msu-Moorhead women’s cross country team finished 6^th in the northern sun intercollegiate conference meet, MaKenzie Smith finished 8^th and was named to the nisc team

As many of you know I cut my foot on a can lid a few weeks ago thankfully it is slowly healing but I am under dr. orders to stay off it as much as possible so I have been sitting to home rather than out and about to various events as I usually am.

Past wk. mission fest at gslc, Altrich funeral, “fall into health” night and Lloyd theilke visitation

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Next edition: Oct 24th-30th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: well the weather has continued its pattern of being very cold for a day or two (we had some frost late last week) to sunny and mild for a few days. Most bean fields are done and a lot of cornfields are too, have heard that crop is very good and also quite dry.

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: Logan Mau and Brady Cardwell will be confirmed during joint services on Oct. 25th at Kongsvinger at 10:30 a.m., note S.S. will be let out early at 10:25 a.m. that day

Deaconess Deb’s last Sun. here will be on Nov.1st, there, will be a potluck farewell dinner for her following the 11 a.m. services at St. John’s 

Good shepherd news: Rev. Juan Benito from Mission Nicaragua will be present during Adult Ed on Oct 25th to give a presentation about their mission organization. A potluck dinner will follow the presentation

The sermon part of the service is now being broadcast on KKOK 95.7 FM Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Other church news: there will be a Scandinavian heritage (Lutefisk/Meatball) supper at First Lutheran-Morris from 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Nov 4th, a meatball supper at faith –Morris on Nov 11^th

Options for women is sponsoring a community baby shower on Nov 4^th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Morris

Community news: Clearance Giese celebrated his 95th birthday on Oct 10th. The address is 23115 469th ave. Morris mn 56267 if you wish to send him a card.

There will be an open house for Jamey Eystad's 60th birthday today (Saturday,) at The Place to Be in Donnelly from 6 to 10 p.m. No gifts. Please spread the word.

The annual Halloween party at the Donnelly hall will be held on Oct 31st from 2:30 p.m. -5 p.m. at the community hall with costume judging starting at 4 p.m.

The Stevens county genealogical society will meet on Nov. 5^th at the Morris library at 1:30 p.m.

The city council and rendsville 4-h will meet on Nov 2^nd at the hall & st Johns in Donnelly at 7 p.m.

Benefit account has been set up for Brian Koch, of Wheaton who was seriously injured in an accident in September.  Donations to help Brian and wife Jill (Strand) Koch and family with expenses during his long term recovery can be sent to Brian Koch Benefit Account c/o Star Bank, PO Box 866 Wheaton MN 56296.  Jill is a former Donnelly area resident Cards of encouragement can be sent to Brian Koch/P4 Burn Unit c/o Hennepin County Medical Center, 701 Park Avenue, Minneapolis MN 55415. Your help is greatly appreciated. Silent Auction Benefit & supper is planned for near future.

Bookmobile in town on main st on Oct 26th 3:45-4 p.m. (note new time)

Several Donnelly area vendors will be the Hancock expo today (Sat.) at the school starting at 9 a.m.

Death notices: former Donnelley area resident Joe Altrich of Graceville passed away Oct 20^th, his funeral is Oct 26^th at Assumption-Morris

Celebrations: junior cross country runner MaKenzie Smith has been named one of Minnesota State University Moorhead/Courtyard by Marriott Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 5-11.she also won the women's race to help the Dragon women take a solid second behind the University of Mary at the Jimmie invitational last week

Tiger cc west central conference meet: girls (first) Savannah Aanerud (3rd) Becca Holland (33rd)

Addison Cihak was the winner of a bike donated by the Morris fire department during fire prevention week

Well somebody returned my box in the po after I bought a replacement for it, reminder there are also boxes at HD&CO in Donnelly and McCollar jewelry in Morris. I usually check my Donnelly boxes Tue a.m. after bible study at Good Shepherd but sometimes it may be earlier or later, depending on my schedule

Sept 20th in honor of clergy appreciation month several of us from the Good Shepherd Lutheran church Tue. A.M. bible study group had lunch with Pr Mike Hanson at the Pizza Ranch

Past wk. open house at big red barn, pumpkin day at rockin c ranch, A visit with my former neighbors Delano and Linda Meyer at their farm site, harvest festival at the Keng Covenant church ,school board meeting in Donnelly. I cut my foot on a can lid a few weeks ago and due to my diabetes it is not healing as good as the dr. would like so I have told to stay off my foot as much as possible therefore you will not be seeing me around too much in the next week or so

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Next edition: Oct 17th-23rd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: the old adage of if you do not like the weather in mn just wait and it will change has certainly been true this week as we went from a high of about 90 on Sunday to windy and cold on Mon to sunny and nice again on Tue.  There are still a few isolated bean fields out there to be picked and a lot of corn. I have heard corn yields are really good up to 200+ bu/a.

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: the Confirmands will be giving their statement of faith presentations on Oct 21st at 7p.m. at Kongsvinger parish hall followed by a time of sharing and fellowship. Logan Mau and Brady Cardwell will be confirmed during joint services on Oct. 25th at Kongsvinger at 10:30 a.m.

Deaconess Deb’s last Sun. here will be on Nov.1st there will be a potluck farewell dinner for her following the 11 a.m. services at St. John’s 

Both churches voted to accept the recommendation of the call committee on Oct 4th more info in a future column

Good shepherd news: a guest from Mission Nicaragua will be present during Adult Ed on Oct 25th to give a presentation about their mission organization

Services are also now being broadcast on KKOK 95.7 FM Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Other church news: there will be a Scandinavian heritage (Lutefisk/Meatball) supper at First Lutheran-Morris from 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Nov 4th, a meatball supper at faith –Morris on Nov 11th

The faith “snack shack” is for sale by sealed bids deadline is Oct 31st contact the church office for more details

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Community news: Clearance Giese celebrated his 95th birthday on Oct 10th. The address is 23115 469th ave. Morris mn 56267 if you wish to send him a card.

Pumpkin days at the Rockin C Ranch located at 59312 150th St, Donnelly (Van Horn’s) is today (Saturday) from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. tickets available at the gate.  There will also be an open house at the Big Red Barn Relics today too located at 54678 130th St. Donnelly (Erdahl's) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Morris area school board will meet on Oct. 19th at 7 p.m. at the Donnelly Hall

The annual Halloween party at the Donnelly hall will be held on Oct 31st from 2:30 p.m. -5 p.m. at the community hall

              

Benefit account has been set up for Brian Koch, of Wheaton who was seriously injured in an accident in September.  Donations to help Brian and wife Jill (Strand) Koch and family with expenses during his long term recovery can be sent to Brian Koch Benefit Account c/o Star Bank, PO Box 866 Wheaton MN 56296.  Jill is a former Donnelly area resident

Death notices: Lenore Willert of Alex passed away on Oct 12th survivors include her daughter in law Kris (Sherstad) (Bob) Willert and their family. The Sherstad’s are former Donnelly area residents

Celebrations: Briella Chantal Backman was born on Sept. 24, at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria to Wade and Fallon Backman of Morris. Grandparents include Steve and Cathy Backman of Morris. Great-grandparents include George and Shirley Libbon of Chokio and Elizabeth Ascheman of Morris.

Graceville rod and gun club awards: class A; cottonwood team champs don Bahr, Ryan smith, and bud Anderson were members of that team; Ryan smith was runner up for the league high gun award

Tiger cc Benson/KMS invite girls (2nd) Savannah Aanerud (6th)

The Donnelly community club had their last meeting of the year on Oct.12th as we put the wraps on one of the most successful years we have had in some time. Our next meeting will be our annual meeting usually in Mar. We are still looking for past secretary’s books. After the meeting cake was served in honor of Corrine Kruize’s birthday on Oct. 14th.

October 10 Rendsville 4-H met to weed the rain garden by Fire Station, they did not have enough members 12 and over to do their portion of adopt a highway on st HY. 9; they hope to do it in the spring.

My news box at po in Donnelly has disappeared hope to get a replacement up there soon.

There will be a benefit for Terri Picht (she has MS) at the C-A school on Oct. 24th from 5-7 p.m. She was one of the home help aides who took care of my Dad for a number of years.

Past week spring fling at St j-Donnelly and vendor sale at hall, ham dinner at um-Herman, and bbb at old # 1 Southside

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Next edition: Oct 10th-16th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: well some cool nights are a reminder that it is fall. I suspect by the time you read this most farmers will be done with beans, a lot of corn has been picked too

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: St John’s fall fest will be held today (Sat.) from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the church in Donnelly

Sunday school Teachers will be installed on Oct 11th and 3rd graders will receive their bibles during services at both churches

Both churches voted to accept the recommendation of the call committee on Oct 4th more info in a future column

Good shepherd news: NO bible study on Oct 11th. I will have info in a future column about an upcoming mission conference at the church in late Oct. Services will also be broadcast on KKOK 95.7 Sundays at 11 a.m.

Other church news: the following events are taking place today (Sat.)Fall Bazaar, Zion Lutheran Church, 315 S Columbia Ave, Morris from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ; and a Fall bake sale and raffle at our saviors –Chokio from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

There will be a Family fall dinner at United Methodist church Herman on Oct 11th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

There will be a pancake and sausage breakfast served at Assumption Catholic Church on Sunday, October

11th from 10-11:30 a.m. Free will offering will be accepted.

Community news: There will be a card shower for Clearance Giese in honor of his 95th birthday on Oct 10th. The address is 23115 469th ave. Morris mn 56267

The Donnelly community club will meet on Oct 12th at 7p.m. at the town hall

The 3rd annual vendor sale will be going on at the Donnelly hall today (Sat.) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., there will also be a rummage sale on the west side of town

Pumpkin days at the Rockin C Ranch located at 59312 150th St, Donnelly on Oct 17th from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. tickets available at the gate. On the same day there will also be an open house at the Big Red Barn Relics located at 54678 130th St. Donnelly from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Morris area school board will meet on Oct. 19th at 7 p.m. at the Donnelly Hall

Death notices former Donnelly area resident Mary (Olson) Dripps of Morris passed away on Oct.1st. I was among those who attended her funeral and visitation last week. She was another very good friend and I will miss her very much too. She was another one I often consulted with her when I needed some info for my column and/or about Donnelly.

Former Donnelly area resident Ben (Skip) Delong Jr. of Alex passed away on Oct. 3rd local survivors include his daughters Kim (Brent) Gulbrandson and their family; Chrissy (Kelly) Oaches and her family; son Ben DeLong VIII; mother, Vonna De Long

Celebrations: Tigers Girls Volleyball: the team won the Fergus Falls invite on Oct. 3rd Brooke Gielispe is a member of that team

Tiger cc: Sauck Centre meet; girls (1st) Savannah Aanerud finished (4th) ,Becca Holland (54th)

Chase Oakley Christians was born on Sept. 2^nd at CentraCare Health-Sauk Centre, to parents Hesston and Angie Christians of Sauk Centre. Grandparents are Dean and Linda Pederson of Hancock and Doug and Louise Christians of Chokio. Great-grandparents are Zita Reetz of Alpha, Virene Olson of Morris, Fred Sperr and Marge Christians both of Chokio.

Sami Searle won National Reserve Champion Western Pleasure Rider at IA State fair and was also named senior   Cowgirl girl attendant there too.  She was also named Horseman of Iowa Inc.  Sr. queen earlier this year; another award she won on Eaglesview Chocolate T, was High point 2 year old JPFC at the Central Classic, Winona MN Minnesota Equestrian Center

The Stevens county 4-h had their awards night on Oct. 3rd. multiple awards were given to members of these families with a Donnelly connection :Andy Aanerud, Jon Moser, and Brain Erdahl families; the Jon Moser family was awarded 4-h family of the year, Jonna Moser won the Leonard Wulf beef award. Stephan Lillenquist from Rendsville 4-H got the extra mile award. More pixs and info here

https://mn4h.smugmug.com/County-4-H-Photos/StevensCounty4-H/2015-Awards-Night/

At the Minn. state fair Jona Moser won reserve  champion limousine heifer ;Justus Moser, Purple Ribbon Division 3 Crossbred Steer; Ryan Miller, Purple Ribbon Corn; Rube Goldberg Machine, Purple Ribbon (Ryan Miller, Micah Aanerud, Brady Cardwell were among the members of that team)

It has been a while since I have shared my contact info 11 e 9th st Morris e-mail aeanders@fedtel.net ph. 585-6435 (H) 288-8692 my website is http://donnellyminn.blogspot.com/  and I am also on face book

Past wk. st co gen soc. mtg at library; Fjoslien funeral in Alex followed by a visit to Rosie Hanson at bethel manor, Kim parden message at assumption pro-life banquet at Morris e free church, mccl mtg in Benson visit with my aunt Pearl Anderson and Ruth Strand at Sunrise apts. helped with NAPS, EVANGELISM CMTE MTG AT gslc, bbb, at old # 1 Southside

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Next edition: Oct 3rd -9th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: summer like weather has continued during the past week, bean harvest is wrapping up and some farmers are starting to pick corn. Yields have been good so far from what I have heard and not much moisture.

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: there will be a special congregational meeting following services at both St. John’s (about noon) and Kongsvinger (about 9:30 a.m.) on Oct 4th for the purpose of issuing a call to a new pastor.

The picture directories are here and can be picked up in the narthex of ea. Church

St John’s fall fest will be held on Oct 10th from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the church

Good shepherd news: the family of Myron and Joan Bruer served coffee and cake after services at church on Sept. 27th in honor of their 60th aniv. Congratulations!!

There will be no Bible study on Oct 6th or 13th

Oct 4th is food shelf Sunday bring your items for the food shelf to the church that day

Other church news: On Oct 4th Pastor Dean Mandla Ndwande, the Dean of the Eshowe Circuit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Southern Africa will be preaching at Trinity Lutheran Cyrus at 9:30 a.m.

Glacial Ridge Conference WELCA gathering will be held on Oct. 5th at Our Saviors Lutheran church Chokio starting with registration at 4:30 p.m. followed by supper. Tickets are available at the door, Pastor Dean Mandla Ndwande, the Dean of the Eshowe Circuit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Southern Africa and staff member Gift Shobede will be in attendance; the speaker will be Harvey Nelson “being companions with the South Africa synod”

FALL BAZAAR, Zion Lutheran Church, 315 S Columbia Ave, Morris from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 10th

Family fall dinner at UM Herman Oct 11th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Community news: Options for women respect life banquet on Oct. 4th at the Morris evangelical Free Church on Oct 4th starting with seating and silent auction at 4:30 p.m. dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. The speaker will be Kim Padan. She will also be speaking at Assumption church –Morris at 3:30 p.m. today (Sat.)

There will be a card shower for Clearance Giese in honor of his 95th birthday on Oct 10th. The address is 23115 469th ave. Morris MN 56267

The city council and rendsville 4-h will meet on Oct. 5th at 7 p.m. at St. John’s church and the community hall in Donnelly

The Donnelly community club will meet on Oct 12th at 7 p.m. at the town hall

The semi -annual vendor sale will be going on at the Donnelly hall on Oct 10th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Pumpkin days at the Rockin C Ranch located at 59312 150th St, Donnelly on Oct 17th from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. tickets available at the gate. On the same day there will also be an open house at the Big Red Barn Relics located at 54678 130th St. Donnelly from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

An open house honoring Carol Sperr's 80th birthday will be given by her family today (Sat.) from 1 to 4 p.m. at West Pomme Lodge. No gifts please.

The Morris area school board will meet on Oct. 19th at 7 p.m. at the Donnelly Hall

Death notices former Donnelly area resident Joan (Erdahl) Fjoslien of Alex passed away on Sept. 27th. She was a very good friend and I will miss her very much. I often consulted with her when I needed some info for my column and/or about Donnelly.

Celebrations Girls Tiger CC –Milaca meet tigers (4th); Savannah Aanerud (25th), Becca Holland (142); boys 9th grade 5 k Kellen Erdahl (325th); Ortonville invite tiger girls first; savannah (2^nd) Becca (10^th)

At the Roy Griak Invitational in Minneapolis McKenzie Smith of Msu-Morehead finished in 13th place

 Amy Searle finished 6th in the national futurity non pro-western pleasure w/J (horse show)

The threshing bee royalty were part of the homecoming parade in Morris on Sept. 25th

Extra: Thanks to Jen Fults for this info Threshing Bee Car Show results:

Don Plocker - 1930 Ford

Virgil Fults - 1965 Marlin

Vern Landmark - 1957 Bel Air

Butch & Shirley Kill - 1984 Cadillac

Al Lesmeister - 1970 Nova

Trevor Ascheman - 1948 Chevy Pickup

Bob Johnson - 1950 Chevy Pickup

Larry Brunkow - 1963 Triumph

Phil Kloos - Motorcycle- 2011 Street Bob

People's Choice - Howard & Joyce Soine - Woody (wooden car)

These are this year's winners.

This year’s Sponsors were: New Horizons/Harvest States; Fults Repair; Paul's Paint and Repair; and Donnelly Community Club

Past week Liferight banquet-Morris Amory, MAHS HOMECOMING parade and game, fall festival at Morris armory, memorial service for Corrine Mattson at Messiah Lutheran- Hoffman (daughter is a good friend of mine) open house at white horse ranch of rural Herman and meet and greet for dean Mandla Ndwande of South Africa (I also attended services at first Lutheran where he spoke) and the closing service for pepperton United Methodist church rural Alberta, community meal at faith Lutheran ,bbb at Old # 1 Southside

DONNELLY NEWS

Next edition: Sept. 26th –Oct. 2nd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: although it is officially fall it has felt more like summer this week with some very nice temps.  Bean harvest is in full swing

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: there will be a special congregational meeting following services at both St. John’s (about noon) and Kongsvinger (about 9:30 a.m.) on Oct 4th for the purpose of issuing a call to a new pastor.

The picture directories are here and can be picked up in the narthex of ea. church

Good shepherd news: You are invited to a tea party today (Sat.) at 2 pm at the church. The Speaker is Pam Behan who will tell her story as a nanny for the Kardashians. Rsvp to Joan Bruer at 585-2569

Other church news:: On September 27 Pastor Dean Mandla Ndwande, the Dean of the Eshowe Circuit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Southern Africa will be at the 8:30 am services at Faith Lutheran Morris and at 10:30 am at First Lutheran Morris. There will also be a meet and greet for him today (Sat) at first Lutheran at 7 pm and an adult forum on the 27th at faith about 9:45 a.m.

Community news: Open house bridal shower in honor of Rachel Sperr, bride to be of Andrew Chalmers, will be held today (sat.) from 9:30 - 11:30 at Morris Evangelical Free Church. Couple is registered at Target and Zola. Go to TheKnot.com for links to both registries. In lieu of cards, please bring your favorite recipe card with name.

 Options for women respect life banquet on Oct. 4th at the Morris evangelical Free Church on Oct 4th starting with seating and silent auction at 4:30 pm dinner starts at 5:30 pm. The speaker will be Kim Padan.

The Stevens county genealogical society will meet on Oct. 1st at 1:30 pm at library in Morris

The city council and rendsville 4-h will meet on Oct. 5th at 7 pm at St. John’s church  and the community hall in Donnelly

Death notices: former Donnelly area resident Jeanette Mickelson of Cyrus passed away on Sept. 18th local survivors include her sister Lou (Eddie) Kopel of Donnelly

Former Donnelly area resident Paul Bjorlin of Cottage Grove passed away on Sept 19th local survivors include his brother Cliff and sister Carolyn Smith of Donnelly, and  Fern Haley Rasmussen of Morris and their families.

Celebrations Girls Tiger CC –little Croix meet Savannah Aanerud finished 4th

Rebekah Aanerud of the Morris Area FFA was selected as a national finalist for the National FFA Proficiency Award, in Agricultural Communications – Entrepreneurship/Placement. Aanerud is one of only four people chosen to compete for this award at the national finals held Oct. 28 to 31 during the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo in Louisville, Kentucky.

An open house honoring Carol Sperr's 80th birthday will be given by her family on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at West Pomme Lodge. No gifts please.

There will be a bridal shower for Brandon Koehentop and Andrea Singleton at Faith Lutheran –Morris today (Sat.) from 10 am. 12 p.m.

The threshing bee royalty were part of the parade in Appleton on Sept. 20^th

I was asked for results from the car show at the bee I hope to have the results next week

Past week big Iron in Fargo ND, Maynard Koehentop funeral at faith-Morris, pioneer days in Albany, Neimackl park day-Herman, and Applefest activities in Appleton, fall sale/supper at faith and bbb at old # 1 Southside