donnelly news

Aug. 27^th –Sept. 2nd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: Some cooler days have made for a very pleasant week. At least from the road crops continue to look fantastic

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: the summer worship schedule concludes with services on Aug.31^st at Kongsvinger at 7 p.m. and Sept. 4th at St John’s at 9 a.m., rally sun is Sept 11^th at Kongsvinger

 Kongsvinger will serve meals in the steel building this weekend at the Threshing Bee and St. John’s will have their sweet shop both days too, they are looking for people to work in the sweet shop. the parish youth will have their pop shack this year too

There will be 140th anniversary celebration for Kongsvinger on Sept. 18^th  beginning with dedication of the remodeled church basement at 9:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour., services with Holy Communion at 11 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner followed by cupcakes and ice cream. Rsvp to parish office by Sept. 12th

God’s work our hands will be held on Sept. 11^{th    starting with a sendoff service at 8:30 a.m. at St. john’s   Part of the day will be spent cleaning up Kongsvinger for the celebration if you want to help, or you need some assistance or know somebody that does (i.e. yard raking, washing windows etc.) contact the parish office to sign up or for more info at 246-3211}

^{Good shepherd news: Gladys Mungo of Haiti’s children will present during adult Ed on Aug. 28th to talk about Haiti’s children, following adult Ed there will be a potluck dinner}

Other church news St Charles (St Theresa’s)-Herman will be serving hamburgers during the Bee this weekend

FMSC update: With the help of 658 volunteers, including several groups of volunteers, this event packed 900 boxes of food for a grand total of 194,000 meals. That is enough food to feed 532 children for one year!!! Mark Koepke and I were among those who helped out at the event

Community news MHS class of 1961 will have their 55th class reunion today (Saturday.) at Hotel 200 (old Prairie Inn)

I will have more info about RUSC Kinship fall festival on Oct. 7^th in future columns

Death notice none

Celebrations: Hannah Casselton and Adam Christensen were married on Aug 20^th in Fargo ND her parents are Cindy (Larson) and late Rusty Casselton grandparents are Chester & and Gloria Larson of Donnelly

The Threshing Bee royalty were part of the Flekkefest parade in Elbow Lake on Aug. 6^th, Hoffman harvest festival on Aug. 15 and the Ortonville cornfest parade on Aug.  21^st

The cornfest parade was the last parade of the year for the current royalty as usual they have done an outstanding job representing Donnelly during the past year

There will be a work night on Aug. 30^th at 6:30 p.m. to put things away. Reminder any help during and/or after the bee is greatly appreciated

New event this year is a 5k run; registration starts at 7 a.m. today (Saturday.) at the trap shoot grounds in the northeast corner of Donnelly, the race starts at 8 a.m. more info contact Savannah Aanerud via Facebook

Well this is the big weekend in Donnelly as we hold our annual “family reunion” lots of events going on both days; admission is by a button available at the gate good both days, lots of food, music, demonstrations, displays etc.  I will have my golf cart on grounds again to give rides to handicapped /elderly etc. if you need a ride just flag me down (look for the guy wearing a Donnelly star reporter cap) I will be driving around the grounds both days or feel free to use it yourself.  If you need any info just stop into the depot and talk to whoever is working there or look for somebody wearing a threshing bee shirt (gold colored) and/or cap. The feature this year is John Deere so anyone with tractors, machinery, etc. is encouraged to bring them in for display however all brands are welcome. Anyone is free to bring in a display, do a demonstration, play and/or sing, etc. Tractor pullers, car show participants, exhibitors etc. are asked to use the south gate; there is plenty of handicapped parking available, feel free to drive into the grounds to unload somebody.

I see there will be a “barrel train” on the grounds this year and a member has made a ‘water balloon” toss that is set up by the windmill

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There are also some events going on around town outside of the Bee: dances at “place to be” Fri. eve featuring DJ Durke and Saturday Evening featuring Border Patrol with the Donnelly fire department  serving food both nights ; bike ride Saturday afternoon and other events Friday and Saturday. , breakfast buffet Saturday and Sun a.m.at HD and Co and I assume there will be some rummage sales around town too

Thanks to everyone who helped with getting things set up for the Bee on Aug. 23^rd.it was a case of “many hands make light work”

Past wk. FMSC packing event, cornfest activities in Ortonville mn, Threshing Bee work night

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Aug. 20^th-26th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news this week’s column is somewhat abbreviated as I spent several day in the hospital  due to pneumonia but am home now & feeling better thank you for all your prayers on my behalf

Weather news; it was a very nice weekend for the fair and some welcome rain fell on Monday.   Garden produce at the fair looked fantastic; crops really look green and luscious too.  I see some beans are turning, most small grain is harvested.

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: the parish will be leading services under the big top tent on the Threshing Bee grounds on Aug. 28^th @ 9 a.m.  Everyone welcome!

Kongsvinger will serve meals in the steel building both days and St. John’s will have their sweet shop both days too they are looking for people to work in there.

There will be 140th anniversary celebration for Kongsvinger on Sept. 18^th  beginning with dedication of the remodeled church basement at 9:30 am followed by coffee hour., services with Holy Communion at 11 am followed by a potluck dinner followed by cupcakes and ice cream. God’s work our hands will be held on Sept. 11^{th       Part of the day will spent cleaning up Kongsvinger for the celebration if want to help or you need some assistance or know somebody that does (i.e. yard raking, washing windows etc.) contact the parish office   for more info at 246-3211}

^{Kongsvinger services will be broadcast on the radio on KMRS on Aug 21st sponsored by Pastor Mike and Sue Nelson} in honor of their 40^th wedding anniversary

Other church news: Grief Share started on August 15 at the Morris Evangelical Free Church--Mondays 4-6 p.m.  There will be 13 weekly sessions.  Grief Share is open to anyone grieving the loss of someone close.  This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.  This ministry has seen people come from all throughout the Morris area, from different church backgrounds, and various grief situations.  For more information contact the Grief Share facilitator, Neil Leroux 320-589-1788.

Community news RUSC Kinship summer movie night August 20^th starting at 8:30 pm at Eastside Park Morris

There will be an Open house bridal shower for Alisha Melberg bride to be of Kirby Sayles on Sept. 10^th from 9-11 am at Kongsvinger. She is the daughter of Jay, Penny Melberg

MHS class of 1961 will have their 55th class reunion on August 27th at Hotel 200 (old Prairie Inn)

Death notice Ron Hawkinson of Chokio passed away on Aug. 14^th survivors include his step son Aaron Larson (friend: Sarah) of Donnelly;

Celebrations no open class or homemaker entries to report on from the Morris fair look for 4-H results in a special edition to the paper on Aug.—or on the KMRS –KKOK website

The Threshing Bee royalty were part of the Flekkefest parade in Elbow Lake on Aug. 7^th

The Threshing Bee will be held on Aug. 27 & 28th Sunday activities start with a open air worship service at 9 a.m. followed by classic car registration and show  followed by the parade at 1:30, through downtown  followed by the horse pull  and cash drawing to end the day. Lots of activities both days including threshing, lumber sawing, horseshoe tournament etc. for a complete list of activities see http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com/ check out Donnelly Threshing Bee fb page for updates. There will be 2 upcoming work nights at the grounds the first one is on Aug 23^rd at 6:30 pm to set things up and again on Aug. 30^th also at 6:30 pm to take things down. Help of any kind before, during or after the Bee is welcome. For more info 320-795-2437 or 320-246-3337 or e-mail Donnellythreshingbeee@runestone.net  advance sale buttons are on sale at the Dacotah bank in Morris & Chokio and several businesses in Donnelly save you a $1 by buying in advance.  Work schedules were mailed out this week, if you did not get one please contact a member of the community club or just show up we will find a job for you

The Threshing Bee royalty were part of the Hoffman harvest festival parade in Hoffman on Aug. 14th

Past wk. Van Zomeren open house birthday party, Hoffman 125th anniversary parade, Stevens County Fair.

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Aug. 13^th -19th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news   looks like it is going to be a very hot weekend at the fair. All crops continue to look very lush & green

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: the parish will be leading services under the big top tent on the Threshing Bee grounds on Aug. 28^th @ 9 a.m.

There will be 140th anniversary celebration for Kongsvinger on Sept. 18^th  beginning with dedication of the remodeled church basement at 9:30 am followed by coffee hr., services with Holy Communion at 11 am followed by a potluck dinner followed by cupcakes and ice cream. God’s work our hands will be held on Sept. 11^th

Youth club mtg Aug. 17^th 4-6 pm at St John’s in Donnelly

Other church news: Grief Share will begin August 15 at the Morris Evangelical Free Church--Mondays 4-6 p.m.  There will be 13 weekly sessions.  Grief Share is open to anyone grieving the loss of someone close.  This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.  This ministry has seen people come from all throughout the Morris area, from different church backgrounds, and various grief situations.  For more information contact the Grief Share facilitator, Neil Leroux 320-589-1788.

There will be a community worship service at the show arena at the Stevens County fair on Aug 14^th at 10 am with Sue Nelson as song leader and Rev Rochelle Anderson as pastor

Feed my starving children annual packing event is Aug. 16 & 17^th at Morris area elementary cafeteria for info call 320-226-1902 or 605-450-9805

Community news:  An open house will be held for Frances A. Van Zomeren to celebrate her 100th birthday today (Sat.) at the Morris Senior Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited. No gifts please

RUSC summer movie night Aug. 20^th starting at 8:30 pm at Eastside Park Morris

There will be an Open house bridal shower for Alisha Melberg bride to be of Kirby Sayles on Sept. 10^th from 9-11 am at Kongsvinger. She is the daughter of Jay, Penny Melberg

MHS class of 1961 will have their 55th class reunion on August 27th at Hotel 200 (old Prairie INN)

Death notice none

Celebrations Joseph Nelson & Shannon Griffen were wed on May 25^th in Minneapolis. His parents are Pastor Mike & Sue Nelson of Donnelly

Former Donnelly area residents Lloyd & Jan Anderson were named Stevens County farm family of the year at the Stevens County fair the  Kopel and Diehl farms of Donnelly were reconized as century farms Francis Diehl (Van Zomeren was reconized for having been born on the century farm

Morris fishing league results champs reef hawgs; members included Mac Beyer, Tyler Henrichs, Joel Beyer, slump busters 2^nd members included Ryan Smith Nancy Kisgen

The Threshing Bee royalty were part of the Flekkefest parade in Elbow Lake on Aug. 7^th

The threshing bee will be held on Aug. 27 & 28th Saturday activities start with a pancake breakfast at 7 am followed by softball tournament ,tractor parade ,kiddie parade antique tractor pull,  bean bag tournament, queen coronation and winding up with a dance at the Donnelly hall with Pure Country starting at 8 pm. Lots of activities both days including threshing, lumber sawing, horseshoe tournament etc. for a complete list of activities see http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com/ check out Donnelly threshing bee fb page  for updates. There will be 2 upcoming work nights at the grounds the first one is on Aug 23^rd at 6:30 pm to set things up and again on Aug. 30^th also at 6:30 pm to take things down. Help of any kind before during or after the bee is welcome more info 320-795-2437 or 320-246-3337 or e-mail Donnellythreshingbeee@runestone.net  advance sale buttons are on sale at the Dacotah bank in Morris & Chokio and several business in Donnelly

Past wk. flekkefest activities in elbow lake ,visit to my aunt Pearl Anderson

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Aug. 6^th-12th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news:   it has been very hot and muggy the past few days.  I see the grain for the bee has been cut and bundled and put on racks waiting for our big weekend

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: There will be 140th anniversary celebration for Kongsvinger on Sept. 18^th .God’s work our hands will be held on Sept. 11^th

Youth club mtg Aug. 17^th 4-6 pm

Other church news: family turkey and sweet corn supper on Aug 7^th from 5 to 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alberta. All you can eat. The supper will take place behind the church in Alberta.

Grief Share will begin August 15 at the Morris Evangelical Free Church--Mondays 4-6 p.m.  There will be 13 weekly sessions.  Grief Share is open to anyone grieving the loss of someone close.  This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.  This ministry has seen people come from all throughout the Morris area, from different church backgrounds, and various grief situations.  For more information contact the Grief Share facilitator, Neil Leroux 320-589-1788.

There will be a Family fun run 2K and 5K run benefiting Alexandrea’s miracle mission on Aug. 13th starting with registration at 7 a.m.at Pomme de park main shelter.  A “stork bus” will be there and also at the Stevens county fair on Aug 12 from 1-7 pm

Community news:  An open house will be held for Frances A. Van Zomeren to celebrate her 100th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Morris Senior Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited. No gifts please.

Death notice none

MHS class of 1961 will have their 55th class reunion of on August 27^th at Hotel 200 (old Prairie INN)

Celebrations Cyril Donald Hacker was born on July 16, at Glacial Ridge Hospital to Chris and Becky Hacker of Starbuck. Grandparents are Charles and Deb Hacker of Hancock, Ron Henderson of Glenwood, and Anita Henderson of Starbuck. Great grandparents are Don and Janet Hacker of Morris and Wanda LeSage of Phoenix. Great grandmother is Adeline Wevley of Morris. And former Donnelly area resident the late Millie Lesage

Riley Joseph Murray was born on June 28 at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville to Amy and Ryan Murray of Lakeville. Grandparents are Bonnie and Gary Gulbrandson of Donnelly, Sue Murray of St. Paul, and Bill Murray of Kansas City. Great grandparents are Arlene Gulbrandson of Herman, Hazel Vestrum of Hoffman, and Joe Osendorf of St. Paul

The threshing bee royalty were part of the waterma parade in Glenwood on July 31^st

Donnelly community club held a lengthy meeting on Aug 1^st following the meet the candidates’ forum as we put the finishing touches on plans for the bee. It was decided that the 2017 feature would be Allis Chalmers

Queen candidates Logan Mau (Maynard and Lori,) grandparents (Lyle and Marylin Miller)

 Ryanne Bisgard parents (Rob & Tamera Bisgard, Jill Grossman)

Little miss candidates   Cassie fults, (Joe & Jenny) grandparents (Steve, Arlene Fults; Bruce and Linda Flaten; Phil & Joyce Gausman) great grandparents are Corrine Flaten &Agnes Kruize

Scarlet Bergstrom McKee (Don McKee Jr. &Samantha Bergstrom). Grandparent (Becky Bergstrom); great grandmother (Irene Strand);

Isabelle Bontjes, parents Chris Bontjes; Susan Fromuth

Hailey Werk, (Duane & Cortney); grandparents (Roger & Betty);

 Addison Cihak (Mike & Jenny) grandparents (Glen & Judy Heinrichs)

Filling for city council in Donnelly is now open contact Lola Smith for details

The threshing bee is Aug. 27 & 28^th and will feature John Deere. Activities will start on Fri. eve this yr. with hamburger meal prepared by the west central cattleman’s assoc. Cost is $5 plus a button there will also be kids’ games and tractor Olympics that eve too. More info can be found at http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com also check out the Donnelly threshing bee page on Facebook for updated info

Past wk. verle Dunn funeral at Kong ,crazy days Morris ,hort night wcroc, Rasmussen visitation funeral home ,rose city threshing show; garden party at st j Glenwood waterma festivities ;faith Lutheran picnic w/Mark, Donnelly community club mtg ;Edna Carlson visitation at funeral home and funeral at St John’s starbuck, WWV community picnic ,helped with NAPS