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Next edition Aug 1^st-7th

Welcome to another addition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: it has been hot and humid most of the last week a few rain showers have brought some relief from the heat.  All the crops I have seen look very green and luscious and the grain looks great too.

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: 4 part JOINT PARISH BIBLE STUDY ON ACTS begins on Monday, August 3, from 7 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Kongsvinger. [August 10th at St. John’s] Bring your own Bible. Please read the first two chapters of Acts prior to coming to the Bible Study.

Wednesday August 5th, Supper will be served at 6 P.M. prior to the 7 P.M. worship service at St. John’s.

Good shepherd news No bible study on August. 4^th, Pr mike on vacation

Other church news: Trinity Lutheran –Alberta annual sweet corn feed on August. 2nd 5-7 p.m., behind the church, tickets available at the door

Green lake ministries in association with Faith ,First Morris and Trinity-Cyrus Lutheran churches present  “God does Marvelous things” (VBS)August 3rd- 6th at Faith -Morris from 9 am-12 p.m. preschool and K; 9a.m.-2p.m. other grades contact Faith-Morris to register or for more info

Grief support group starts on August. 17^th at 7 p.m. at Morris E Free Church and continues for 6 weeks

Community news    Rocking c horse ranch (Van Horn’s) will have its grand opening today (Sat.) from 1-7 p.m. at the farm (59312 150th St Donnelly) with a variety of activities (western pottery, pony rides, tours of grandpa’s Toyland etc.) Tickets available at the gate

On August 3rd.the bookmobile will be in town at 3:30 p.m. on main st the City council and rendsville 4-h will meet at the fire and community hall at 7 p.m.

No Stevens County genealogical society meeting this month, next one is Sept 3^rd

The VFW ladies Auxiliary annual salad luncheon is on August 6^th at the old # 1 Southside from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Legion baseball sweet corn fund raiser tonight (Sat.) starting at 5 p.m. at the Legion, free will offering

Death notice: none

Celebrations: Ms. Dawn Nellie 2015: Jungle Jane tarzane and cheetah (aka Jim Jasper)

The threshing bee is August. 29 and 30^th; for more info and an up to date schedule visit the website http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com/ and/or visit the Donnelly threshing bee Facebook page. Posters are going up in the area, and advance sale buttons are for sale now from the officers and will be for sale at Donnelly business soon. Save yourself a dollar by buying in advance. The schoolhouse this year will feature Donnelly memorabilia ,work lists will be mailed out soon, if you are not a committee and would like to be call 246- 3337. A reminder that any help before, during, or after the Bee is welcome.   I see that preparations for the grain shocking are underway on the grounds

I also understand that some past royalty pictures are missing as well as some past secretary records if you have any info about this let me or one of the officers know

The threshing bee Royalty were part of the watterma parade in Glenwood on July 26th

The candidates for threshing bee Royalty were announced at a “meet the candidate’s” forum on July 27^th. Little Miss Donnelly candidates are Amya Raths her parents are Scott and Jaclyn Raths, grandparents are Deb and Howard Kill, great grandparents are Geshien Kill and Rose Uhden, Tabitha Van Horn parents Josh and Beth Keifer and the late Curtis Van horn, grandparents are Cole and Marlene van Horn and Sharon Van Horn; Jeff and Cindy Gulbrandson, great grandmother is Arlene Gulbrandson, Savannah Aanerud her parents are Andy and Heather ,grandparents are Jim and Loraine;   Cheyenne Baumgart her parents are Scott and Jodi Arndt.

Linda O ‘Kane of Fennimore Wis. and her sister in law Sue Steiner, from Rockford, Illinois spent some time last week in ND and Minn. visiting family and friends including her brother Mark Koepke and me.

Marge Trost Speer recently celebrated her 90^th birthday

EXTRA:  Past week: field day at North Central soils lab, Johnson auction in Donnelly, dawn Nellie contest, watterma activities in Glenwood, meet the threshing bee candidate’s forum in Donnelly

Be sure to like the Donnelly News Facebook page and/or visit my webpage http://donnellyminn.blogspot.com/

The class of ‘55 will have their 60th class reunion in late August. most of the classmates should be receiving am updated reunion letter this week.

Also a reminder that Corrine Larson is looking for units for the parade on the 30th, esp. anyone or anything associated with 1965. If you were born, married, graduated etc. or have a car, truck, tractor, piece of machinery etc. made in ’65 please contact her at 246-3434

St j/Kong summer services end on Aug 23^rd k and Aug. 26^th st j

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Next edition July 25th-July 31st
Welcome to another addition of the Donnelly news
Weather news: : I was in Herman last Fri eve but understand there were some strong winds to hit Morris ,no major damage afterwards that I saw just a few small branches down. It was hot and humid over the weekend; most of this week has been sunny and mild.  The corn continues to look fantastic; the garden produce on display at the Herman fair looked good too
St John’s/Kongsvinger news: the summer worship schedule continues until Aug. 23rd (Kongsvinger) & 25th (st John’s)
The original 1980 Kong Kookbook has been reprinted, to purchase one contact the parish office at 246-3211

Good shepherd news none
Other church news: VBS- at the First Baptist church -Morris on July 27-30th from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Green lake ministries in association with Faith ,First Morris and Trinity-Cyrus Lutheran churches present  “God does Marvelous things Aug 3rd- 6th at Faith -Morris from 9-12 preschool & Kinddergarten; 9-2 other grades contact Faith-Morris to register or for more info
Community news "Meet the Candidates" (threshing Bee royalty) is Monday July 27th at 7:30 p.m. followed by a special community club meeting .Donnelly Threshing Bee will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year so the Royalty Committee will be hosting a Past Royalty Reunion to be held on that Saturday (29th) of the Bee. It is going to be a fun, busy “Bee" weekend. For a list of past royalty see the Donnelly threshing bee Facebook page
   Rocking c horse ranch (Van Horn’s) will have its grand opening on Aug 1st from 1-7 p.m. at the farm (59312 150th St Donnelly) with a variety of activities (western pottery, pony rides, tours of grandpa’s Toyland etc. Tickets available at the gate
Death notice: none
Celebrations: Philip Kloos won the Morris fire department’s 125th anniversary raffle bike.
Some Grant co fair grand champions were Rebekah Aanerud and Daniel Baily-Kloos

West wind village royalty: King: John Delong and Queen: Lillian Heinrich
Jackson Loge was a member of the Yankee LL team that took 2nd place in the Morris Little league playoffs
Leif Arelon Weeding was born on July 13at Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris to Casie and John Weeding of Morris.  . Grandparents are Arnie and Lori Orsland and David and Shirley Weeding from Halstad, Minn. Great grandparents are Darlene Hauge from Halstad, Minn. and Sharon Henrichs from Chokio, Minn.

The Morris Men’s fishing league results: swamp busters 2nd place, team members included Gary Gulbrandson; 3rd place sharp filets; members included Ryan Smith and Nancy Kisgen
The threshing bee is Aug. 29 & 30th; for more info and an up to date schedule visit the website http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com/ and/or visit the Donnelly threshing bee Facebook page. Posters are going up in the area, and advance sale buttons will be for sale soon. Save yourself a dollar by buying in advance. The schoolhouse this year will feature Donnelly memorabilia ,work lists will be mailed out soon, if you are not a committee and would like to be call 246- 3337. A reminder that any help before, during, or after the Bee is welcome.  
Also a reminder that Corrine Larson is looking for units for the parade on the 30th, especially anyone or anything associated with 1965. If you were born, married, graduated etc. or have a car, truck, tractor, piece of machinery etc. made in ’65 please contact her at 246-3434
I also understand that some past royalty pictures are missing as well as some past secretary records if you have any info about this let me or one of the officers know
The threshing bee Royalty were part of the Grant Co fair parade in Herman on July 18th

Past week: RTA meeting Barrett, Leroy Diers visitation at the Pederson  funeral home (past chairman of the Stevens county Republican Party) watched the LTD MOTORCYLE ride come into town ,attended events at the grant co fair in Herman, and the Morris dental clinic customer appreciation picnic
Be sure to like the Donnelly News Facebook page and/or visit my webpage http://donnellyminn.blogspot.com/;

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Next edition July 18^th-24th

Welcome to another addition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: most of the last week has been sunny and humid; air conditions and fans have had a good work out esp. over the weekend. Thankfully we escaped the severe weather that hit other parts of the state i.e. Brainerd. Crops esp. the corn continues to look fantastic although we can use more rain. As I drove to Barrett Wed. evening I saw several irrigation systems going when I got to the Hy. 27/59 intersection I hit a major down pour when I got home I saw we had had some rain here.

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: the summer worship schedule continues until further notice

The original 1980 Kong Kookbook has been reprinted, to purchase one contact the parish office at 246-3211

Good shepherd news: there will be no bible study on July 21^st as Pr Mike will be gone on continuing education

Other church news: VBS-Bethel Lutheran Morris July 20-24^th 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m. more info 392-5524 and at the First Baptist church -Morris on July 27-30^th from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Community news: On July 20^th the bookmobile will be in town at 3:30 p.m. on main st and the firemen will meet all at 7 p.m. at the fire hall in Donnelly

"Meet the Candidates" (threshing Bee royalty) is Monday July 27^th at 7:30 p.m. followed by a special community club mtg .Donnelly Threshing Bee will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year so the Royalty Committee will be hosting a Past Royalty Reunion to be held on that Saturday (29th) of the Bee. It is going to be a fun, busy “Bee" weekend.

There will be an open house baby shower for Brianna Neuman-Summer today (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to noon at the Morris Senior Center. Everyone is welcome

The LTD annual motor cycle run will be held today (Saturday) starting in Appleton at 10 a.m. traveling through the area with a stop in Morris about 12:45 p.m., I understand this will their last ride.

Rocking c horse ranch (Van Horn’s) will have its grand opening on Aug 1st from 1-7 p.m. at the farm (59312 150th St Donnelly) with a variety of activities. Tickets available at the gate

“Ms. Dawn Nellie” Pageant will be held on Friday evening, July 24, at the Donnelly Hall at 7:30 p.m. Come and watch local talent vie for the coveted title of “Ms. Dawn Nellie!”  Refreshments will be served.  Everyone is welcome Tickets will be available at the door this is a fundraiser for the 50^th aniv celebration of the bee

Death notice: former Donnelly area resident Keith Sorensen passed away on July 10^th a celebration of life will be held on July 19^th in Rochester.

Celebrations: Travis Fults won the prize for finding the medallion during Ppd

Amber Recker was recently named to Msu-Mankato deans list

Former Donnelly area resident Lillian Heinrich was recently named Queen of the WWV

Marv Meyer Run on July 11^th:10,000 meters run 3^rd Savannah Aanerud, 5,000 m; Rebekah Aanerud 4^th

The Men’s fishing league results: swamp busters 2^nd place, team members included Gary Gulbrandson, 3^rd place sharp filets; members included Ryan Smith and Nancy Kisgen

Chad Swanson and Peggy Jergenson were the final button winners during Ppd in Morris

Sheila Hemming and Michael and Shelly Storck of Morris along with Michael and Cheryl Hahn of Grand Forks, N.D., are excited to announce the engagement of their children Amber Storck and Jared Hahn. Amber’s great grandmother was Olga Sax from the Donnelly area

The threshing bee royalty were part of the prairie pioneer days parade in Morris on Aug 13^th 

Becca Holland won the 1-on-1 award at the recent girls’ bb camp at MAHS

The community club held another lengthy meeting on July 13th as we continue to finalize plans for the bee and other events. For more info and an up to date schedule visit the website http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com/ or visit the threshing bee fb page. Posters will be going up soon and advance sale buttons will be for sale soon. Save yourself a dollar by buying in advance.

Extra I did not have room for in my column

Past week :Kiwanis talent show finals at Eastside Park, some of the ppd activities at the park, mfd 125 aniv activities; Prairie wetlands extravaganza, RTA mtg Barrett, visiting my aunt Pearl and Irene Strand in their apts.

Also a reminder that Corrine Larson is looking for units for the parade on the 30th, esp. anyone or anything associated with 1965. If you were born, married, graduated etc. or have a car, truck, tractor, piece of machinery etc. made in ’65 please contact her at 246-3434

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Next edition July 11^th-17^th

Welcome to another addition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: crops continue to look very nice. My neighbor’s rain gauge said we got 3 inches of rain on Sun eve which I understand caused some local flooding in Morris. People I have talked to in the Donnelly area said they got anywheres from no rain to about an inch

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services at 9 a.m. at Kongsvinger every Sunday and at 7 p.m. every Wed. eve at St John’s throughout July and Aug.

The Kongsvinger Krusaders will again be participating in the Stevens county relay for Life on July 17^th from 6 p.m. to midnight at Pomme de Park; contact Algene Larson or Sandy Dunn for more info, to make a donation, purchase a luminaire, or to participate as a walker

Other church news: the new location for “Burgers, Beverages and Blessings” on Wed evenings at 7 p.m. is at the old #1 Southside unless it is in use then it will be held in the basement.

Community news, on July 13^th the community club and firemen will meet all @ 7 p.m. in Donnelly at the fire and community halls in Donnelly

There will be two open house bridal showers today (Saturday): the first is for Breanna Kruize, bride to be of Mitch Daly, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Morris. Parents are Peg and Brian Kruize and Pam and Paul Daly. Bring your favorite recipe; the second one is for Miranda Hauglund, bride to be of Josh Roaldson, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the residence of Vicky Dosdall, 44725 175th St., Morris. Miranda is the daughter of Jim and JoAnn Hauglund of Donnelly. The couple is registered at Target, Bed Bath and Beyond and Fleet Farm gift cards.

From Sandy Dunn: Nominations for our 2015 Donnelly Threshing Bee Royalty candidates are now open July 1 - 15.  Look for drop boxes in Donnelly at these locations.  Donnelly Coop, Donnelly Post Office and HD and Co. As of August 29, you must be between the following age groups. Little Miss 8-10 yrs.   and    Queen/Princess 14-18 years For those that are eligible to run for 2015 royalty, you will receive addition information by mid- July. Note change of date for "Meet the Candidates" is Monday July 27th. Donnelly Threshing Bee will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year.  The Royalty Committee will be hosting a Past Royalty Reunion to be held on that Saturday (29th) of the Bee. It is going to be a fun, busy "Bee" weekend.

Also a reminder that Corrine Larson is looking for units for the parade on the 30^th, esp. anyone or anything associated with 1965. If you were born, married, graduated etc. or have a car, truck, tractor, piece of machinery etc. made in ’65 please contact her at 246-3434

Death notices: Greg Durke of Blaine passed away on July 1^st survivors include his sister Peg (Brian) Kruize and aunt former Donnelly area resident Norma Osterman

Former Donnelly area resident Sherman S. Thurmer of Shakopee passed away on June 27^th.

Jeanette Saunders of Benson passed away on June 27^th; survivors include her brother former Donnelly area resident Delbert (Bev) Henrichs of New Richland Wis.

Celebrations: Brady Cardwell was a member of the all-camp team at the Greg Swartz memorial wrestling camp held recently in Morris

Sydney Beyer and Mac Kampmeier were married on June 27^th in Chokio

Raymond and Linda Ellingworth of New York Mills along with Dean and Leila Hormann of Starbuck are happy to announce the engagement of their children, Rebecca and Dexter. His grandfather is former Donnelly area resident John Delong

Sarah Jackson was crowned Miss Minnewaska princess on July 3^rd her parents are Darwin Jackson of Starbuck and Deb and Kyle Smith of the Donnelly area

The Donnelly fire dept. won third place at the water fight in Graceville on July 5^th and second in Morris on July 8^th

The threshing bee royalty were part of the starbuck heritage day parade on July 4^th

 extra news I did not have room for in regular column

Good shepherd news:  summer book club One Way Love starts July 12th after services, and continues for 6 weeks

Past week July 3^rd Paul and Lori Dornquist, Helen Peterson, Wally Mccollar and I had supper together at the Lake Geneva Christian center in Alex. On the 4^th of July I started the day at Kongsvinger, traveled to Hancock for their parade and then to starbuck for their parade, queen coronation, and fireworks, July 5^th Durke visitation at funeral home ,services at WWV w/Pr mike Hanson officiating. July 7^th visited Verle and Della Dunn in Donnelly, July 8^th helped out at naps; attended BBB at Old # 1 and the Morris fire dept. water fights.

Rocking c horse ranch will have its grand opening on Aug 1^st 59312 150th St Donnelly, MN

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Next edition July4th-10th

Welcome to another addition of the Donnelly news Happy 4^th of July everyone, most Donnelly business will be closed until July 6th

Weather news: in my travels the crops all look very good so far thanks to some timely rains and sunny mild weather

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services at 9 a.m. at Kongsvinger every Sunday and at 7 p.m. every Wed. eve at St John’s; until further notice.  

The annual Fourth of July fellowship gathering will be held at the Kongsvinger Parish Hall today, (Saturday) starting with a flag raising ceremony at 11:30 a.m.  Come, reflect on the day, and enjoy a potluck dinner together (ice cream, bread, and beverages furnished).  Everyone is welcome

The Kongsvinger Krusaders will again be participating in the Stevens county relay for Life on July 17^th from 6 pm to midnight at Pomme de Park; contact Algene Larson or Sandy Dunn for more info, to make a donation, or to participate as a walker

Other church news:  “Burgers, Beverages and Blessings” will resume on July 8^th at old # 1 Southside at 7 pm

Community news on July 6th the bookmobile will be in town at 3:30 pm and the city council and Rendsville 4-h will be meeting in Donnelly, on July 13^th the community club and firemen will meet all @ 7 pm

There will be an open house bridal shower for Breanna Kruize, bride to be of Mitch Daly, on Saturday, July 11, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Morris. Parents are Peg and Brian Kruize and Pam and Paul Daly. Bring your favorite recipe

There will be an open house bridal shower in honor of Miranda Hauglund, bride to be of Josh Roaldson, on Saturday, July 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the residence of Vicky Dosdall, 44725 175th St., Morris. Miranda is the daughter of Jim and JoAnn Hauglund. The couple is registered at Target, Bed Bath and Beyond and Fleet Farm gift cards.

From Sandy Dunn: Nominations for our 2015 Donnelly Threshing Bee Royalty candidates are now open July 1 - 15.  Look for drop boxes in Donnelly at these locations.  Donnelly Coop, Donnelly Post Office and HD and Co. As of August 29, you must be between the following age groups. Little Miss 8-10yrs   and    Queen/Princess 14-18 years For those that are eligible to run for 2015 royalty, you will receive addition information by mid- July. Note change of date for "Meet the Candidates" is Monday July 27th,. Donnelly Threshing Bee will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year.  The Royalty Committee will be hosting a Past Royalty Reunion to be held on that Saturday (29th) of the Bee. It is going to be a fun, busy "Bee" weekend.

Death notices: Gary Grieger of Herman passed away on June 26^th survivors include his sister in law Joan (Rick) Strand of Donnelly

Ed Carlin of Sandstone mn  passed away June 24^th survivors include his sister Joann (Tom) Jacobson of Morton mn

Celebrations: I have another graduate Dylan Recker (UMM) his parents are Roger, Deanna Recker, grandparents are Marcella Recker and Carol Hickman

Shaylynn Johnson of Morris has received a $1,000 Upper Class Scholarship from Minnesota State University Moorhead

The following are some couples who have or will celebrate significant anniversaries this year-Gary and Julene (Gullickson) Brown (40) Doug and Peg (Kopel) Kill (40) Walt and Kathi (Backman) Biesterfeld (20) Todd and Jen (Pew) Uphoff (20)  7/26/75 Ed and Pat (Volker) Dummer (40)  Bob and Bernice Eystad (35)   Steve and Jeannie (Gulbrandson)Halbe (30)   Jon and Bev (Hanson)Larson   (25) Curt and Judy (Bjorlin)Gillespie (25 ) Duane and Lori Sperr (25)  Randy and Christine (Fults) Erickson-(20) Glen and Diane(Banister) Amundson (15) Gary and Pat (Anderson) Smith (50 )Wayne and Kathy (Graff)Werk (40) Tom and Pearl (Anderson) Horning (40) Jim and Pam Disselkamp (25) I will have more in a future column

We had a good turnout for our ice cream social/block party on June 27^th  it afforded me with an opportunity to visit with my former farm neighbors Rueben and Bernadine Kruize from WY. They were in MN for a family reunion.

Extra news I did not have room for Past week open house at Riverview dairy, carol berg visitation, Kiwanis talent show some events at the old settlers reunion in Barrett along with a visit to Iver Aal in the home .block party at st John’s Donnelly ice cream social at St john’s starbuck ,Viking land band festival ,visiting Inga Mae urke at her home in Starbuck

I have another graduate Dylan Recker (UMM) (BA in social science: history with a minor in history) his parents are Roger, Deanna Recker, grandparents are Marcella Recker and Carol Hickman

Brady Cardwell was a member of the all-camp team at the Greg Swartz memorial wrestling camp

Sydney Beyer and Mac Kampmeier were married on June 27th

Good shepherd news:  summer book club One Way Love starts July 12th after services,