Sunday, June 10, 2018

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. 

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