Saturday, December 30, 2017

mcmas pt 2

Thursday, December 28, 2017

donnelly news

Dec 30th-Jan 5th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Weather news: the Christmas weekend was marked by some light snow and very cold temps and wind chills
Most Donnelly business will be closed on January 1st
St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news: On December 31st there will be Joint services at Kongsvinger at 10 a.m., no S.S. and our services will be broadcast over the radio (KMRS) at 11 a.m., sponsored by Mark Koepke and me in memory of my parents and his foster parents and foster brother Bobby.
Gslc news: reminder our sermon is broadcast on KKOK 95.7 at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays
Other church news: On January 8th The Bookmobile will be in town, in front of HD and co, from 3:45-4 p.m. and the Donnelly fire department meets at 7 p.m. at fire hall
City council meets on January 6th at 4 p.m.at city hall
Rendsville 4-h meets on January 2nd at 7 p.m. at St. John’s -Donnelly
Herman red hatters will meet on January 8th at AJ’s in Herman at 9 a.m.
Habit for humanity pancake breakfast fundraiser January 14th 8 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at legion-Morris
Celebrations: Madison Alatha Ennen was born December 18th to Brian and Laura Ennen of Morris, Grandparents are Dale and Jeanne Ennen of Donnelly and Dave and Jesse Wolff of Chokio, and great grandparents are Arnold and Janice Ennen of Herman and Russ and Joan Wolff of Morris.


Brittany Judith Olson was born to Ashley and David Olson of Alex on Dec. 26th grandparents are Loren & Kaylene (Kleinhans) Mecklenburg of Morris, Keith and Sheila Olson of Victoria great-grandmother is Marge Kleinhans of Morris
Chelsey Hurlbut and Cody Murray of Mesa AZ. were engaged on December 25th. Her parents are Fara Gibson and Craig Hurlbut of AZ.  Her grandparents are Mike Hurlbut of AZ. and the late Bev Hurlbut of Donnelly, great-grandparents were the late Albert and Pearl Anderson of Donnelly, and Milo and Betty Hurlbut of Herman
Thanks to Santa for the fruit basket I found in my door last week and to my neighbor for the goodies I found in my door when I got home Sunday evening.

Death notices: Ellard Larson of Evansville passed away on December 19th he was my mom’s cousin
December 23rd I stopped into McCollar Jewelry to wish Wally a Merry Christmas
I want to say Mange Taak to all my loyal readers for their loyal support during the past yr. A lot of people tell me how much they read and enjoy my column
Reminder for the latest news, visit my Donnelly news fb page
Past wk., visit to my aunt pearl in her apt in Skyview, open house at Dakotah Bank, Richard Watson visitation at Pedersen funeral home, regular, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services at Gslc (w Eystad’s) living nativity services at faith-Morris, candlelight service at St J-Donnelly, Christmas dinner at first( w/Eystad’s)


Monday, December 25, 2017

Merry Christmas

                                                                    Morris Mn Christmas 2017
I decided not to do a full Christmas letter again this yr. but just basically write about myself and my family.  Pr Buttons & I are still living in our home here in Morris  and plan to do so as long my health and other factors permit. I guess the best way to describe my health is “fair” as I tell people I am just plugging along one day at a time, as long as I can get up in the morning and put two feet in front of ea. other I am good for another day.  My blood sugars are still a concern take a lot of medicine every day for them. I have a sore on my hind end that does not completely heal up because of that.  The neck I hurt last year is better after a year of chiropractic treatment. I am still writing my column Donnelly news for the Morris paper. I keep busy on fb, attending events at my & other churches in the area; I spent most of the summer on the road again attending various parades, fairs, threshing shows, community celebrations & other events in the area again. I took a mini-vacation this year and made a return   trip to DeSmet S.D. to attend the Wilder pageant & do some sightseeing. I spend a lot of time running around town in my golf cart during non-winter months. My aunt Pearl Anderson moved from the west central homes to Skyview this year, as she needed more help with her daily activities, I try & visit her about once a week.  My cousin’s grandson 24 yr. old Steve Gibbs died this yr. due to some heart problems. I recently learned my cousin Elnora Ekholm in S.C. fell and broke her neck and as of this writing she is still in the hospital well waiting to find a nursing home or someplace she can move to. The Rest of my family is status quo, my cousin Carl (Billy), his wife Pat are still in S.C., my cousin Janice her husband Dennis continue to live & work in Alex, my friend Mark Koepke still lives in the Natures edge (Key row )apts a mutual friend & I helped him celebrate his 50th on Dec. 15th. I still belong to a few local org, the st co gen soc., st co rep party   & Donnelly community club
My contact info is ph. 320-585-6435 (H) 320-288-8692(c) e-mail aeanders@fedtel.net; on the web at donnellyminn.blogspot.com I am also on Facebook physical address 11 e 9th st Morris mn 56267
Yours truly
Allen Anderson and “pr Buttons”

Thursday, December 14, 2017

donnelly news

Dec 16th-22nd
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: although temps have not been too bad the past week, some strong winds have made it feel very cold, no major snow fall yet
Most Donnelly business will be closed on Dec.25th & Jan 1st
St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news: ADVENT WREATH READERS/LIGHTERS: We are looking for families/couples/individuals from both congregations willing to read a short prayer and light the Advent Wreath one Sunday during Advent. Dates are December 17th, and 24th. Please contact the Parish Office if you are willing to help us out at 320-246-3211
No S.S. on December 24th or 31st
There will be Joint services on Christmas Eve at St. John’s at 10 a.m. and at 8 P.m. and at Kongsvinger Christmas day at 10 a.m. and on December 31st at Kongsvinger at 10 a.m. Also on the 31st our services will be broadcast over the radio (KMRS) at 11 a.m., sponsored by Mark Koepke and me in memory of our parents and his foster brother Bobby
Gslc news: Advent services conclude on December 20th at 7 p.m.
SS program on December 17th during 9 a.m. services
There will be Services on Christmas Eve at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Christmas day at 10 a.m.
Other church news: Living nativity at faith Morris December 24th at 2:30 and 4 p.m.
Community Christmas dinner on December 25th at noon at First Lutheran Morris
On December 17th there will be a S.S. program at 1st –Morris at 9:30 a.m. and at Faith-Morris at 11 a.m.
Check out my blog for list of some of the Christmas services at some churches in the area
On December 18th The Bookmobile will be in town on main St. on from 3:45-4 p.m. and the Donnelly fire department meets at 7 p.m. at fire hall
Herman red hatters will meet on Jan 8th at AJ’s in Herman at 9 a.m.
Celebrations: tiger wrestling: Grant County invitational Tigers (2nd) BBE invitational (5th) 160lbs Brady Cardwell (GC) 4th, BBE (5th)
Levin Strand graduated from air force basic training in TX recently
Tiger gymnastics vs. Otters Katie Giese vault 5th Shannon Kill tie for 8th Katie, beam 4th, floor 7th
Death notice: none
Reminder for the latest news, visit my Donnelly news fb page
Past wk., visit to my aunt pearl in her apt in Skyview, st co gen soc. Mtg at library Lauren Sansness  visitation starbuck funeral home his funeral at St John’s starbuck, visited Darlene Christofferson in her home in starbuck, visitation for Lila Watson at Pedersen funeral home, meet and greet for Tim miller at superior industries cookie factory at faith Morris .community dinner and Santa visit in Donnelly, ss program at Kongsvinger. Bible study and advent services AT Gs (w /Eystad’s) holiday train Elbow Lake



Thursday, December 7, 2017

donnelly news

Dec 9th-15th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: after a fairly mild fall winter returned this week with some cold temps, strong winds, and a few inches of snow.
St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news: Sunday school program on December 10th at 9:45 a.m. at St. John’s & 5 p.m. at Kongsvinger followed by a light supper
St. John’s and Kongsvinger will be providing Hat and Mitten trees – for Toys for Tots and scarves, hats and mittens, for those in need, during the last week in November and the first two weeks of December. Be watching for more information coming soon.
ADVENT WREATH READERS/LIGHTERS: We are looking for families/couples/individuals from both congregations willing to read a short prayer and light the Advent Wreath one Sunday during Advent. Dates are December 10th, 17th, and 24th. Please contact the Parish Office if you are willing to help us out at 320-246-3211
Joint Christmas Eve services at St. John’s at 10 a.m. & an evening service time TBA joint Christmas day at 10 a.m. at Kongsvinger
Gslc news: advent services continue on December 13th &20th at 7 p.m.
Ss program on December 17th during 9 a.m. services
There will be Services on Christmas Eve 9 a.m. & 5 p.m. & Christmas day at 10 a.m.
Other church news: living nativity at faith Morris December 24th at 2:30 & 4 p.m.
Community Christmas day dinner on December 25th at noon at first Lutheran Morris
The Bookmobile will be in town on main St. on December 4th and 18th from 3:45-4 p.m.
Santa will be in town on December 10th at about 1 p.m. at the community hall
Donnelly fire department meets on December 11 and 18th at 7 p.m. at fire hall

Death notice: Esther Thompson of Cyrus passed away on December 3rd survivors include her daughter Mona (John) Dickey of Donnelly
David Reed of Moorhead passed away on November 5th survivors include his wife former Donnelly area resident Lorraine Kruize of Morehead, and their family , his sister in-law Gertie (Glen) Werk & family of Donnelly
Landon Lawrence Greiner was born November 22nd, 2017, at The Saint Cloud Hospital to Luke and Nikki Greiner of Rockville, MN. Landon weighed 6 lbs. & 7 oz and was 19.5 in. long. Grandparents are Randy Kramer of Morris, MN, Sher Kramer of New York Mills, MN and Don and Michele Greiner of Hancock, MN. Great Grandparents are Joyce Kramer of Morris, MN formerly of Donnelly and Bill Myers of Hancock, MN.
Amelya Evelyn Riopelle was born recently in Ind. great grandparents are Harry & Corrine Kruize of Donnelly
December 2nd I stopped into McCollar Jewelry to wish Wally an early happy birthday
Tiger gymnastics tiger invite (4th) Katie Geise and Shannon kill are members of that team Shannon and Katie finished 4th & 5th in vault Katie finished 5th on the beam     and 3rd in floor
Tiger girls won basketball tournament in Benson, Islande Speer is a member of that team
Reminder for the latest news, visit my Donnelly news fb page
Past wk., visit to my aunt pearl in her apt in Skyview, parade of lights Glenwood afterwards vested with Harold rippe at pizza ranch open house at museum, sr. citizen’s bazar at sr. center, Santa stroll, whither benefit at Herman community center, adult Ed with rev. Knutson and advent services at gslc (w/Eystads) helped with naps at sr. center with Eystad’s, Christmas open house Atlantic ave office plaza, lutefisk supper at eagles





Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Christmas services

Christmas services

1st ss program December 17th 9:30 a.m. Christmas eve 9:30 a.m. 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. no services Christmas day
Faith SS program December. 17th 11 am Christmas eve 9 am , living nativity at 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. no services Christmas day
Lwlc-alex ss program 9 a.m. December 10th Christmas eve 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. no services Christmas day
Gslc ss program December 17th 9 a.m. Christmas eve 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Christmas day 10 a.m.
St j Starbuck         10 a.m. Christmas eve no Christmas day services
StJ/Kong SS December 10th   9:45 a.m. st J 5:30 p.m. Kong Christmas eve joint at st j 10 a.m. and 8 pm Christmas day 10 a.m. Kong
TLC Cyrus Christmas Eve 4 p.m. ss program December 17th 9:30 a.m. no services Christmas day
Zion Morris ss program December 17th 4:30 p.m. Christmas eve 5 p.m. Christmas day 9 a.m.
1st Baptist-Morris, December 17 ss program at 10:30 a.m. Christmas eve at 10:30 a.m.
Bethel Herman ss program December 10th 6 p.m.
Morris community church none
assumption Dec 24th 9 am  cantata 3:15 bilingual 4 pm Dec 25th 9  a.m.
hosanna worship center Dec 24th 10 a.m.