donnelly news

 June 23rd-29th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: well we have had some beautiful weather in between all the rain we have had, crops look nice so far
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 June newsletter; copies are available in the narthex of both churches or from the parish office.
Registration is now open for VBS this summer which will take place at Faith-Morris July 30th- Aug 2nd together with Faith, First and Trinity Cyrus, contact the church office for more information 
Sunday school meeting June 24th at 6:30 p.m. at ST. John’s for all Sunday school kids and families
ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY Fellowship Gathering will be held on Wednesday, July 4th, at the Kongsvinger Parish Hall, with flag-raising at 11:30 a.m.  Come, reflect on the day, and enjoy a POTLUCK dinner together (ice cream, bread, beverages furnished). Everyone is Welcome!
GSLC NEWS There will be worship services every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. until August 29th
Splash canyon VBS in conjunction with Zion-Morris will take place on June 25-28th, 1-4 p.m. at Zion contact either church office for more details
Pastor Dave and Sara Horn will be playing, singing and preaching at the church on July 1st at 9 a.m. everyone welcome
Other church news: There will be an Ice cream social at ST. John’s Starbuck June 24th starting at 11 a.m. free will offering
Father Stan Wieser will celebrate the 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 in the ‘70’s.
Knights of Columbus pig roast today (Saturday) 4-8 p.m. in the Assumption church parking lot
 Herman Red Hats will meet at the Grant County Fair for Lunch on Friday, July 20 at 11 a.m. Dutch treat
The Donnelly community club is looking for volunteers to be in charge of and/or be a helper for the white elephant sale, the car show, and the kiddie parade at the threshing bee. If interested contact Corrine Kruize at 246-3337
Death notices:  former Donnelly area resident Virginia Dornquast Strand of Welch MN passed away on June 14th
Carol Boetcher of Morris passed away on June 13th survivors include her son Ed (Lori) and family of Donnelly
An 80th Birthday Party for Monroe Estenson will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. today (Saturday) at the Morris American Legion. No gifts, please.
An open house bridal shower for Keli Pry, bride-to-be of Corey Lembcke, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 30 at the Pomme de Terre Golf Club clubhouse in Morris. The couple is registered at Target and Amazon. Everyone is welcome. Come and go as you please.
 Geo and Aryls Pederson are having a household sale on Saturday, June 23rd 8 A.M.-8 P.M.
Closed Sunday
Monday, June 25th - Friday, June 29th 4 P.M.-8 P.M. at their home in Donnelly
The threshing bee royalty was part of the Runestone days parade in Kensington on June 17th and also helped out with RUSC kinship garden gala on June 14th
Past wk. RUSC kinship garden gala Pomme De Park, Joan McCollar memorial service WWV followed by a visit to some friends there, a visit to my aunt Pearl in the courage cottage, Runestone Days festivities in Kensington, LL games at Wells Park, bible study and wed eve services (w/Eystad’s)at GS

donnelly news

June 9th-15th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Happy father’s day to my dad up in Heaven

Weather news: temperatures continue to be nice we had several inches of rain on Saturday and Monday

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 June 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 

The Kongsvinger Krusaders will again be part of the Stevens county Relay for life on June 22nd at the Lee community center in Morris starting with a meal at 5p.m.

Sunday school meeting June 24th at 6:30 p.m. at ST. John’s for all Sunday school kids and families

GSLC NEWS There will be worship services every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. until August 29th

Splash canyon VBS in conjunction with Zion-Morris will be held on June 25-28th, 1-4 p.m. at Zion contact either church office for more details

Other church news: At Faith -Morris: a Father’s Day Picnic and Fundraiser on June 17th at 11:00 a.m.

There will be an Ice cream social at ST John’s Starbuck June 24th starting at 11 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 in the ‘70’s.

Knights of Columbus pig roast June 23rd 4-8 p.m. in the Assumption church parking lot

Donnelly youth club will meet on June 20th 4-6 p.m. at St. John’s

On June 18th the bookmobile will be in town on main st from 3:45-4:00 p.m. and Donnelly fire department will meet at 7 p.m. at the fire hall

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

Herman Red Hats will meet at the Grant County Fair for Lunch on Friday July 20 at 11 a.m. Dutch treat

The Donnelly community club is looking for volunteers to be in charge of and/or be a helper for the white elephant sale, the car show, and the kiddie parade at the threshing bee. If interested contact Corrine Kruize at 246-3337

Death notices: Joseph M Helsper, 92, of Tempe, AZ passed away June 1st.  He is survived by his wife, former Donnelly area resident Shirley Ann Larson Helsper, and her family and sister in law former Donnelly area resident Gloria Larson and her family

Nancy Lyman passed away on June 7th; survivors include her daughter former Donnelly resident Amie Uphoff of Morris

Geo and Aryls Pederson are having a household sale on Saturday June 23rd 8 A.M.-8 P.M.

Closed Sunday

Monday June 25th - Friday June 29th 4 P.M.-8 P.M. at their home in Donnelly

The threshing bee royalty were part of the Chokio community picnic parade on June 9th and helped serve ice cream at the annual ice cream social in Donnelly on June 11th

The Donnelly Community club had their monthly meeting after the ice cream social on June 11th as we continue to make plans for the bee. As of now most events should be the same as they were last year, posters and buttons should be here in about a month. Time and date and place of next mtg TBA

Past wk. fedtel annual meeting at the Morris area h.s.; Fabian celebration of life Herman; work day at Neimackl Lake Park Herman, Chokio parade ,Luthi benefit at Gs, ice cream socials at Inhered Lutheran -Starbuck and at the Donnelly community hall, bible study at Gs (w/Eystad’s),services at Gs.

donnelly news

my latest column June 9th-15th
Welcome to part 2 of my annual graduation edition of the Donnelly news. This week I have the graduates from other high schools and Higher Ed
Weather news: temperatures continue to be very warm; some rain showers have been very welcome. Crops continue to look very 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 June 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
The Kongsvinger Krusaders will again be part of the Stevens County Relay for life on June 22nd at the Lee community center in Morris starting with a meal at 5p.m.
Sunday school meeting June 24th at 6:30 p.m. at ST. John’s for all Sunday school kids and families

GSLC NEWS There will be worship services every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. until August 29th
Dan and Wendy Luthi benefit June today (Saturday) 4-7p.m. at GSLC. He needs another kidney transplant, and his daughter in law (Wendy) is donating hers. There will be a meal and silent auction free will donation
Splash canyon VBS in conjunction with Zion-Morris will be held on June 25-28th 1-4 p.m. at Zion contact either church office for more details

Other church news: At faith -Morris: a Father’s Day Picnic and Fundraiser June 17th at 11:00 a.m.
There will be an Ice cream social at Indherred rural Starbuck June 10 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Father Stan Wieser will celebrate the 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 in the '70's
Knights of Columbus pig roast June 23rd, 4-8 p.m. in the church parking lot
Gathering for widows and widowers June 10th at noon at old # 1 –basement, there is an elevator in front of the building.
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.
Open house bridal shower for Cali Jo Larson bride to be Brody Bahr today (Saturday) at Faith- Morris 10-noon he is from the Donnelly area
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
The Donnelly community club is looking for volunteers to be in charge of the white elephant sale, the car show & the kiddie parade. If interested contact Corrine Kruize at 246-3337
Theo Jerome Honzay was born May 30, 2018, at Stevens Community Medical Center to LeAnn and Benjamin Honzay of Donnelly, MN. Theo weighed 9 lbs. 2 oz.; and was 20 1/2 in. long. Grandparents are Sharon VanHorn of Morris, MN, Clay and Marlene VanHorn of Donnelly, MN, Ron and Joan Honzay of Olivia, MN. Great-grandparents are Myron and Elain Frank of Willmar, MN.
Kaitlyn Asmus and Tucker Picht of Morris are happy to announce the birth of their son Easton Michael Asmus. He was born May 12, 2018, at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood and weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. He is welcomed by grandparents Nichole Dohlen Asmus and the late Kurt Asmus, both from Morris, and Wayne and Terri Picht of Chokio, and his aunt Lea Asmus, and his uncle Justin Asmus of Morris. Great-grandparents are Gerald and Sharon (Giese) Dohlen of Cyrus, great-great-grandfather is Clearance Giese of Morris, formerly of Donnelly
Jim and Bonnie Fabian of Herman passed away on May 31st, and June 1st survivors include her mother Pearl A. Anderson of Morris formerly of Donnelly
Other graduates
Skylar Hurlbut, Champo Verde H.S AZ Craig Hurlbut; Fara Gibson (Mike Hurlbut)
Baily Armstrong WCA Jason, Nicki Armstrong (Mike Hurlbut)
Bryce Jergenson UMM Rob and Peggy (Bob and Barb) (Audrey and Nancy Henrichs)
Melisa Whittemore (wife of Eric) Concordia –St. Paul
Becca Ayala Rev. Mike and Sue Nelson St. Thomas
Sam Larson Jon and Bev (Bertha) Minnesota State Moorhead
Lee Eystad H-N Jacob and Mindy (Bonnie Moses) Duke and Donna, great-grandmother Irene Strand
Sam Hilbrand, H_N Shannon Lien, David Hillbrand (Lola Smith)
Mitchell Heinrich, Alexandria Technical College Scott and Beth Heinrich (Lillian Heinrich)
The threshing bee royalty was part of the little Miss Cyrus pageant and in the Cyrus Days parade

Past week: gen soc. mtg at library, visit to my aunt Pearl in her room at the courage cottage open house grad reception for Julian backer in Graceville, Cyrus day activities in Cyrus, a visit to David Jergenson in his home in Cyrus, LL games, bible study and wed eve services at Gs and naps at sr.