donnelly news

Feb 2nd 8th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: well the predicated blizzards for last week and this week did not materialize, although I understand conditions were worse in the country than they were here in town, however this week we have had some of the coldest temps in many years, causing schools and other places to close for several days.

St. John's/ Kongsvinger news: at 9:30 a.m. on February 3rd at Kongsvinger and on February 10th at ST. John’s there will be joint services followed by coffee hour and Sunday school.

Installation of church council members for both churches will be held on February 10th during joint services at ST.  John’s

 On February 11th The Bookmobile will be in town from 3:45- 4 p.m. on Main Street and The Donnelly fire department will meet at 7 p.m. at the fire hall.

The Donnelly city council will meet today (Saturday) at 4 p.m. at city hall

Rendsville 4-h will meet on February 4th at 7 p.m. at ST. John’s

The Herman Red Hats will meet on February 4 at 9:00 a.m. at AJ's-Herman. Bring Valentine candy to put in a heart craft box we will make.

On February 8th at 7 p.m. there will be Bar bingo sponsored by the Donnelly fire department at the Place to be-Donnelly and will continue monthly until further notice. Contact the bar or a fire department member for more info

The Stevens County Republican convention is February 8th in the basement of the old# 1 in Morris at 7 p.m.

Donnelly youth club meets on February 20th at 4 p.m. at ST. John’s all kids are invited to attend

Cal Bertram of Wheaton passed away on January 26th survivors include his daughter Linda (Bruce) Flaten of Wheaton and their family, Bruce is a former Donnelly area resident

Ron Anderson of Alexandria passed away on January 27th; survivors include his sister Linda (Rod) Giese of the Morris/Donnelly area and their family

Samantha Searle, the daughter of Amy Searle, Iowa and Brad Searle, Donnelly, MN and Josh Bruns, the son of Richard and Joely Bruns of Fertile, IA, are happy to announce their engagement.

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Past week: funeral for my aunt Pearl at the funeral home. Thanks to everyone who attended it if you missed the funeral you can watch it online at the funeral home website. It was too cold to go anyplace else.