donnelly news

July 13-19th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news:  some timely showers and sunny, mild weather means crops are looking very good so far.

ST. John's/ Kongsvinger news: joint services at 9:30 a.m. on 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays of the month at Kongsvinger, 2nd, 4th Sunday at ST. John's followed by a coffee hour at both churches. Communion service 1st and 4th Sundays

The parish is again coordinating the annual block party on July 30th at St John's from 5-7 p.m., free will offering for the food shelf

Luther Crest VBS will be held on July 29th-August 1st at Faith Morris starting at 9 a.m. cosponsored by the parish, Faith and First Morris and Trinity Cyrus. Contact the church office for more info.

GSLC news: Summer services continue every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Pr AJ Kluver from Alex will be preaching on July 17th,

Open house a bridal shower for Jenna Niemann, bride-to-be of Justin Stallman of Donnelly, will be held today (Saturday,) from 1-3 p.m. at the Kongsvinger Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome. Justin and Jenna's marriage will take place at Kongsvinger on August 17th, 2019 His parents are Jeff and Marylinn (Mau) of Donnelly 

Janet Hacker of Morris passed away on July 9th survivors include her daughter in law Kay (Anderson) (Eugene) of Hancock Kay is a former Donnelly area resident

Luke Christians of Herman passed away on July 5th survivors include his aunt Brenda (Jeff) Volker of Morris formerly of Donnelly & their family

The Threshing bee Royalty was in the Hancock and Starbuck parades on July 4th and 6th 

The Donnelly community club had their monthly meeting on July 8th as we continue preparations for the bee on August 24th and 25th the posters and buttons are here I have a few of each, if you want one, otherwise contact Corrine Kruize 246-3337 to get either or both. The buttons will be on sale soon in the area. We have four young ladies running for queen and 2 for little Miss this year. The toy tractor raffles this year are mini-steam engines, you can purchase a raffle ticket for them for $2 at the bee. This year's feature is gas engines; next years is Ford and New Holland more info 795-2437 or 246- 3337 e-mail donnellythreshingbeeatrunestone.net

Bob Burner, the co-op manager informed us at the community club meeting that Cenex had a contest for managers to talk about their town. One of the winners chosen was Donnelly; he said what wowed the judges was the fact we had a two-day celebration put on by all volunteers.

Herman Red Hats will meet Friday, July 19th at 11:00 a.m. at the Grant County Fair 4 H food stand for Lunch.

    Past week: 4th of July activities at Kong and Hancock Heritage Days activities Starbuck, community club mtg, Donnelly, Donnelly co-op 100th aniv celebration