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October 29th- November 5th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: after a cold start to the weekend on Friday; Saturday and Sunday were very nice, as I am writing this on Tuesday evening it has rained most of the day.  Most of the corn is picked, many fields have also been worked, a farmer friend told me his corn yielded about 180 bushels an acre this yr.

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: October 30th is confirmation Sunday at Kongsvinger at 11 a.m. followed by a confirmation reception by the Kongsvinger Thrivent group. We have two Confirmands this year

Women’s book club will meet on November 1st at 1:30 p.m. at Jeanne Ennen’s home note change of date and meeting place

 A DVD of Kongsvinger’s 140th anniversary is available to check out from the parish office, also other merchandise from the event i.e. coffee mugs can be purchased from the office

Honey sales have begun again by confirmation students; they will be selling them before and after services at Kongsvinger on Sundays through November and at the Kongsvinger fall festival on November 20th

Workdays for the Kongsvinger Fall festival on November 20th are: November 2nd Norwegian sweets day @ 4 p.m., November 12 lefse making day @ 9 a.m. November 16th lefse making day 2 at 4 p.m...

Third graders receiving bible this year were Addison Cihak, Scarlett Bergstrom McGee, Bryce Lehman, Lydia Pollard, and Hunter Smith

GSLC news “A man called Luther” will be a five part Adult Ed course starting on October 30th; it will also be new member sun.

THE GS ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON Nov 20th following services, a pot luck dinner will follow 

The movie “Where Luther Walked” will be shown on October 30th at 10:40 a.m. at First Lutheran-Morris

Scandinavian heritage dinner at First Lutheran –Morris Nov 2nd starting at 3 p.m. tickets available at the door

MEATBALL SUPPER AT FAITH –Morris ON Nov 9th starting at 4 p.m. tickets available at the door

There will be no more burgers bereaves, and blessing until next year at the diamond supper club due to church dinners, thanksgiving ,advent ,Christmas etc.

Please get the word out about the first of our Reformation Celebration Events that will take place on Reformation Sunday, October 30th. The Reformation Celebration Kick-Off Event will be from 3-5 p.m. at LWLC -Alexandria MN from 3-4 p.m. there will be fellowship time, with Coffee and Cookies being served. At 4 p.m. there will be a skit entitled “Martin and Katie”, featuring Johan and Sonja Hinderlie, formerly of Mount Carmel Ministries of Alexandria. Please make sure you invite people to join you for this event… as we join Martin Luther in declaring, “Here we stand; we cannot do otherwise. God help us. Amen

Trick or trunk will be held at Federated Church Morris on October 31st from 5-7 p.m.

On November 7th the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:45- 4 p.m.,

November 8th is Election Day residents of the city of Donnelly will vote in the town hall most of the township residents in in the Donnelly area will vote by mail. Contact the Stevens county auditor’s office for more details

Rockin C horse will be open every Sunday next year (May –October.) from 11-5

Donnelly area youth group will meet on November 16th 4-6 p.m. at St. John’s

"Gary" E. Ritzschke of Herman passed away on October 19th survivors include his daughter Jodi (Jason) Strand of Herman and their family, Jason is a former Donnelly area resident

Douglas L. Clark of Morris passed away on October 22nd survivors include his daughter former Donnelly resident Amie Uphoff

Former Donnelly area resident Colleen Miller of Morris passed away on October 24th survivors include her sister Jeanne (Dan) Koehntop of Donnelly and their family

Congrats to the tigers girls cross country team (west central conference champs) girls volleyball team (west central conference co-champs) and # 1 seed in section: tiger football (west central conference runner ups) and # 1 seed in section

Tiger cross country wcc meet girls first Savanah Aanerud 19th JV Auddy Speer (6th) jh Isabel Fynboh (3rd) boys 4th JV Micah Aanerud 12th Kallen Erdahl 12th

Past wk. bbb at met lounge, candidate forum at legion, Willie’s customer appreciation breakfast, chordsman concert at covenant church in k-town

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October 22nd-28th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news it has been a nice week a lot of corn has been picked but still a lot get done was told moistures is about 18-19%

St. John’s Kongsvinger news a DVD of Kong 140th is available to check out from the parish office

Honey sales have begun again by confirmation students; they will be selling them before and after services at Kongsvinger on Sundays through Nov. and at the Kongsvinger fall festival on Nov. 20

Fall festival  planning meeting on Oct 24th at the Kongsvinger parish hall at 6:30 pm, workdays are Nov. 2nd Norwegian sweets day @ 4 pm, November 12 lefse making day @ 9 am November 16th leffsa make making day 2 at 4 pm

Confirmation faith statements will be presented on Oct. 26th at 6:30 pm at St John’s we have 2 Confirmands this year.

Third graders receiving bible this yr. were Addison Cihak, Scarlett Bergstrom McGee, Bryce Lehman, Lydia Pollard, and Hunter Smith

GSLC news “A man called Luther” will be a five part Adult Ed course starting on October 30th; it will also be new member sun.

The movie “Where Luther Walked” will be shown on October 30th at 10:40 a.m. at First Lutheran-Morris,

34th Annual St. Mary’s Bazaar in Chokio is this Saturday, October 22nd from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Scandinavian heritage dinner at First Lutheran –Morris Nov 2nd starting at 3 pm tickets available at the door

Please get the word out about the first of our Reformation Celebration Events that will take place on Reformation Sunday, October 30th. The Reformation Celebration Kick-Off Event will be from 3-5 pm at LWLC -Alexandria MN from 3-4 pm there will be fellowship time, with Coffee and Cookies being served. At 4 pm there will be a skit entitled “Martin and Katie”, featuring Johan and Sonja Hinderlie, formerly of Mount Carmel Ministries of Alexandria. Please make sure you invite people to join you for this event… as we join Martin Luther in declaring, “Here we stand; we cannot do otherwise. God help us. Amen

Trick or trunk will be held at Federated Church Morris on October 31st from 5-7 p.m

Harvest Party at Hosanna worship center –Morris on Oct 26th 

Death notice: Dorothy I. Achterlingof n st Paul passed away on Oct 10th survivors include her sister Betty (Cliff) Johnson of Donnelly

Dorothy Kiser of Sebeka passed away on Oct 16th survivors include her daughter Sue Erdahl- Nelson (Steve) of Donnelly and her family

Reverend Lloyd C. Kallevig of Wadena passed away on Oct. 13th his brother Emil was pastor at Kongsvinger in the ‘50’s

On October 24th the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:45- 4 p.m.,

Rockin C horse will be open every Sunday next year (May –Oct.) from 11-5

These events are happening today (Sat): Post nuptial wedding shower for Justin and Alina (Lena) Janachovsky will be held from 10:00 a.m. until noon at St. John’s Church in Donnelly. Couple is registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond and Home Depot. Everyone is welcome!  His parents are Mark and Karen Janachovsky grandfather is Milfred Kaehler

There will be an open house baby shower for Jessica (Nohl) and Taylor Witt at the Morris Evangelical Free church from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. her parents are Tracy (Loge) and Ray Nohl

Donnelly community club had their final meeting of the year on Oct 17th it was a very good year for us. Our next meeting is the annual meeting tentatively scheduled for January; keep an eye on the community bulletin board in the park for info about upcoming events i.e. Halloween and Christmas parties. Reminder next year’s Bee is Aug. 26th & 27th the feature will be Allis Chalmers

Brooke Gilespie is a member of the tiger vb team that is wcc co-champ and received the section 3AA #1 seed, her mother Judy is an ast. Coach,

Savannah Aanerud is a member of the tiger cross country that won the west central conference championship she finished 19th.

Levin Stand is a member of the tiger fb team that was named Minnesota Football Program of the Year, they were also conference runner-up’s

Oct 15th I represented GSLC at the installation service for Rev Fran Hill at St John's-Starbuck

Note I have been informed that my column has to be fewer than 500 words so from now on I will write 2 columns one for the paper and one for my blog

Remember you can read my full column on my blog at donnellyminn.blogspot.com there is also a Donnelly news fb page

Past wk. St. John’s Donnelly fall festival (w/Pearl a Anderson) pumpkin day at rockin c ranch, visits with Delano Meyers and Margret Kearns at their homes,

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October 15^th-21st

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Correction there will be no school board meeting in Donnelly at least for this school year

Weather news cooler days and nights are a reminder that is fall.  Most farmers in the area are done with beans some corn has been picked but think it needs to dry out more before too much more can be done

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: ST. JOHN’S fall fest will be held today Saturday; from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Our services will be broadcast on the radio on October`6^th at 11 a.m. in memory of Bruce Erdahl by Sue Erdahl Nelson and family

Good Shepherd news:  New member Sunday will be October 30th, if interested in joining the church talk to Pr Mike Hanson

“A man called Luther” will be a five part Adult Ed course starting on October 30th

Fall family dinner at United Methodist-Herman October 16th 11a.m. 1 p.m.

The movie “Where Luther Walked” will be shown on October 30^th at 10:40 a.m. at First Lutheran-Morris,

Rev Fran Hill will be installed as the new pastor at St John’s –Starbuck on October 16^th starting with services at 10:45 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner

Trick or trunk will be held at federated church Morris on October. 31^st from 5-7 p.m.

Death notice: Margret Hoffard of Wahpeton, ND passed away on Sept 29^th; survivors include her son Cliff (Betty) Johnson of Donnelly

On October 24th the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:45- 4 p.m.,

Donnelly area youth group will meet on October 19^th at St. John’s –Donnelly; it will be a Halloween party

Rockin C horse farm pumpkin days October 15 (10-5) and October 16th (noon to 5 p.m.) at the farm 7 miles west of Donnelly. Last event of the year

Post nuptial wedding shower for Justin and Alina (Lena) Janachovsky will be held on October 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. until noon at St. John’s Church in Donnelly. Couple is registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond and Home Depot. Everyone is welcome!  His parents are Mark and Karen Janachovsky grandfather is Milfred Kaehler

There will be an open house baby shower for Jessica (Nohl) and Taylor Witt at the Morris Evangelical Free church on October. 22^nd from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. her parents are Tracy (Loge) and Ray Nohl

On October 17^th at 7 p.m.; the Donnelly community club (rescheduled from October. 10^th) and the firemen will meet at the community hall and fire hall

Celebrations: In the past several weeks the tiger cc has competed in the Little Crow, Milca mega meet, Ortonville ;Sauck Center  and Benson invitational with both the girls and boys finishing in the top 10 in all of them ;Savanah and Micah Aanerud, Auddy Speer, Kalen Erdahl: Isabel Fynboh are Donnelly area members of those teams. See my blog (donnellyminn.blogspot.com) for individual results

Brooke Gillespie was part of the Tiger Volleyball team that took 7th place at the class AA showcase in Burnsville on September 23rd and 24th, her mother Judy is an assistant coach for the team .They also won the Sauk Rapids tournament last weekend

The eight grade volleyball team won its own invite recently; Castalia kill and Courtney Lehman were members of that team

Fire prevention poster winners: St. Mary’s 4th-5th Drew Huebner 3rd K-1st gr. Britany Woodke 3^rd gr.

Wilkin –Stevens County 4-h judging team competed in the MN. State 4-h hose judging competition they place 9^th as a team and will represent the state at the Arabian national youth judging completion in Tulsa Ok.; in October  Savanah Aanerud was a member of that team she finished 14^th in oral reasons; 30^th overall

The threshing bee royalty were part of the tiger homecoming parade on Sept. 30^th

After our a.m. Bible study at Good Shepherd Lutheran church on October 4^th we enjoyed cake and coffee to celebrate Jim Eystad’s birthday which was October 5^th

Just a reminder that on occasion when my column does not get in the paper you can read it here http://donnellyminn.blogspot.com/

It has been a while since I have shared my contact info aeanders@fedtel.net ph. 585-6435 288-8692 snail mail 11 e 9^th st Morris mn 56267 I am also on fb

Past week: ken Pedersen visitation and funeral Zion Lutheran fall fest, opal harstad b party, Hesse visitation, visit to my aunt Perl A Anderson in her apt., mccl fall tour in Benson

cross country

my cc results were  cut out of the paper column twice so here they are

Tiger cross country: Little Croix meet; boys (8^th) JV Micah Aanerud (59^th); girls;(incomplete) JV Savanah Aanerud (first) Auddy Sperr (20^th) JH Isabel Fynboh (15^th) Milaca Mega meet girls (10^th) Savanah Aanerud (45th )JV Auddy Sperr (205^th) boys (20^th) 10th grade Micah Aanerud (280th )  Kallen Erdahl (352nd) Ortonville invite boys and girls( 1s)t Savanah Aanerud (3^rd) Auddy Speer (14^th) Jv Isabel Fynboh (1^st) boys: Micah Aanerud (21st )Kellen Erdahl ( 43^rd)

Sauk center girls 2^nd Savanah 15th JV auddy 4^th jh Isabel 19^th boys 4^th kallen (60^th)

Benson girls 2^nd Savanah 17^th boys 4th

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October 8th-14th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news except for a cool, rainy day, on Tuesday, it has been fairly pleasant and mild the past week.  Looks like most farmers have their beans out, some corn harvest has started, little too wet yet to do much yet I guess

St. John’s Kongsvinger news:  installation of Sunday school teachers will take place on October 9th at both services; all teachers and subs should plan to attend

 ST. JOHN’S FALL FEST will be held on Saturday, October 15; from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

St. John’s Kongsvinger youth group meets on October 19th from 4-6 p.m. at ST. John’s

Good Shepherd news:  New member Sunday will be October 30th, if interested in joining the church talk to Pr Mike Hanson

These events take place on today (Saturday): FALL BAZAAR at Zion Lutheran Church, Morris from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; FALL BAKE SALE at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Chokio, Silent auction and raffle from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Glacial Ridge Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church fall gathering will be held at Trinity-Clinton October 10th beginning with registration at 4:30 p.m. and meal at 5 p.m. Tickets available at the door

Fall family dinner at United Methodist-Herman October 16th 11a.m. 1 p.m.

The movie “WHERE LUTHER WALKED” will be shown on October 30th at 10:40 a.m. at First Lutheran-Morris,

 October 10, 7:00 p.m. at Federated Church, Morris, Musician and singer Tony DeBlois who was born weighing 1#, ¾ oz, is blind, autistic and has Savant Syndrome has been playing piano since the age of 2. His independent attitude is an inspiration to all who meet him. Reception will follow the free concert

Death notice: Vera Kill of Morris passed away on Sept 28th survivors include her son Doug (Peggy Kopel) Peggy is a former Donnelly are resident

Former Donnelly area resident Ken Pedersen of Alex passed away on Sept 30th he and his brother (Merrill) owned and operated the funeral home in Morris for many years

On October 10th the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:45- 4 p.m., and at 7 p.m. the firemen will meet at the fire hall and The Donnelly community club will meet at the community hall, this will probably be our last meeting of the year

October 17th the Morris area school board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Donnelly hall

Rockin C Horse farm pumpkin days October 15 (10-5) and October. 16th (noon to 5 p.m.) at the ranch 7 miles west of Donnelly on 150th st

There will be an open house 90th birthday party for Opal Harstad at her apartment in the Green river apts. October 9th from 1-3 p.m.

Kirby Sayles and Alissa Melberg are happy to announce their engagement. Alissa is the daughter of Penny Melberg and Keith Wetzel and Jay and Laurie Melberg. Her grandparents are Audrey and Nancy Henrichs from Donnelly

POST NUPTIAL WEDDING SHOWER for Justin and Alina Janachovsky will be held on October 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. until noon at St. John’s Church in Donnelly. Couple is registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond and Home Depot. Everyone is welcome!

Celebrations: Tiger cross country: Little Croix meet; boys (8th) JV Micah Aanerud (59th); girls; JV Savanah Aanerud (first) Auddy Sperr (20th) JH Isabel Fynboh (15th) Milaca Mega meet girls (10th) Savanah Aanerud (45th )JV Auddy Sperr (205th) boys (20th) 10th grade Micah Aanerud (280th )  Kellen Erdahl (352nd) Ortonville invite boys and girls( 1s)t Savanah Aanerud (3rd) Auddy Speer (14th) Jv Isabel Fynboh (1st) boys: Micah Aanerud (21st )Kellen Erdahl ( 43rd)

Brooke Gillespie was part of the Tiger Volleyball team that took 7th place at the class AA showcase in Burnsville on September 23rd and 24th, her mother Judy is an assistant coach for the team

Congratulations to former Donnelly area resident Dorothy Speer who celebrated her 100th birthday on September 20th she is the third former Donnelly area resident to reach that status this year.

The Threshing Bee royalty were part of the tiger homecoming parade on Sept. 30th

After our a.m. Bible study at Good Shepherd Lutheran church on October 4th we enjoyed cake and coffee to celebrate Jim Eystad’s birthday which was Oct 5th

Past week: tiger homecoming parade and game 4-h awards program someplace safe pancake breakfast, respect for life banquet evangelism cmte mtg at Gs Trinity Lutheran church-Alberta fund raiser at pizza ranch Morris