donnelly news

June 2nd-8th

Welcome to part 1 of my annual graduation edition of the Donnelly news. This week I have MAHS graduates, next week I will have graduates from other high schools and higher Ed

Weather news: temperatures have been sunny and hot the past week with a few rain showers mixed in, I think most farmers are either done or just about done with planting, the crops that are up look good

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: the summer schedule with joint services at 9:30 a.m., at Kongsvinger on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays; St. John’s on the 2 and 4th Sundays of each month is now in effect until further notice.  You can find the schedule in the May newsletter; copies are available in the narthex of both churches or from the parish office.

Registration is now open for VBS this summer to be held at Faith-Morris July 30th- Aug 2nd together with Faith, First and Trinity Cyrus, contact the church office for more information 

GSLC NEWS There will be worship services on Wednesday evenings starting in June at 7 p.m.

Dan and Wendy Luthi benefit June 9th 4-7p.m. at GSLC he needs another kidney transplant and his daughter in law (Wendy) is donating hers

Other church news: At faith Morris: outdoor worship on June 3rd at 9 a.m. and a Father’s Day Picnic and Fundraiser June 17th at 11:00 a.m.

Father Stan Wieser will celebrate his 50th Anniversary of his ordination on June 24th in Wheaton; at the Ava Maria Catholic Church .Mass will be at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow. No invitations will be sent all are welcome. Fr. Stan was a priest in Donnelly for a number of years.

There will be a Potluck dinner at the Morris community church on June 2^nd at 5 p.m.

Gathering for widows and widowers June 10th at noon at old # 1 –basement, there is an elevator in front of the building.

The city council meets today (Saturday) at 4 p.m. at city hall

On June 4th the bookmobile will be in town on main St. at 3:45 p.m. and the Rendsville 4-h meets at 7 p.m. at ST. John’s

On June 11th the community club meets at the town hall at about 8:30 p.m. and the Donnelly Fire and Rescue will host its Bike Rodeo June 11th at 6p.m. All ages welcome! Don't forget your helmets! Their monthly meeting will follow at 7 p.m.

Herman red hats meet on June 4th at 9 a.m. at A J’ S in Herman. Bring favorite dairy recipe.

RUSC Kinship garden gala June 14th 5-7:30 p.m. at Pomme de park –Morris

Donnelly Rod and Gun club fishing derby June 17th starting with registration at 9 a.m. on Pome De Lake public access ,more info 320-808-3490 or 320 -287-2070

Congratulations to former Donnelly area resident Virginia Long who celebrated her 95th birthday on May 23rd.

MAHS grads:

Sam Greiner, Greg and Dona, (Rollie and Jan)

Sydney Sperr, Rollie and Tami (Paul and Betty)

Islande and Auddy Sperr, Don and Tamela (Paul and Betty)

Carrie Wilts, Doug and Ellen

Cheyenne Baumgart; Scott and Jodi Ahrndt

Amber Uphoff Alan and Mary (Gary and Karen)

Kali Berlinger, Steve and Angie (Kevin and Rhonda Asmus) great grandparents Don and Barb Riley, Kermit and Karen Stahn

Kate Geise, Brian and Holly (Howard and Ditto)

Shannon Kill; Joe and Julie (Dick Cady)

Damon Disselkamp, James and Pam

Past week:  visits to my aunt Pearl in her room at the courage cottage, Mahs graduation adult Ed and bible study at Gs, Memorial Day services at armory, graveside services, breakfast at legion, DeGier visitation at funeral home visit to Cal and Jan Bumgardner at their home, ll baseball game at Wells Park, BBB at met lounge