Thursday, August 27, 2020

donnelly news

 

Sept 1st-8th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Please note due to the labor day holiday I have an early deadline next week. (wed. noon)

Well, I have decided to start listing "normal" meetings; however, please check with somebody beforehand to find out for sure if a scheduled meeting/event is still on. I do not believe the bookmobile has restarted its visits to area towns yet. The Date and time of next community club mtg are TBA DFD is meeting 2 & 3rd Mon of the month, rendsville 4-H is TBA. City council meets on Sept 5th at 4 pm at the council chambers

Weather News, crops are looking good thanks to some timely rains no significant storm damage in our area.

ST. John's/Kongsvinger news: Sept. schedule TBA

 No other activities will take place in either church until further notice.

Rev. Rochelle Anderson of Morris will be providing pastoral care until further notice, if you need care, contact the parish office or one of the church presidents. You can also watch our "virtue" services on Facebook and YouTube.

The parish office is closed due to the COVID 19 outbreak, call 246-3211, or e-mail (stjKongsvinger@runestone.net) or send mail (box 97) when assistance is needed.

St. John's is having a quilt and more raffle drawing. On Sept 27th, the Drawing will take place following services. You can purchase tickets from any WELCA member.

Other Church news, Faith-Morris now has outdoor worship Sun at 9 am first-Morris is at 9:30 am.

The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church schedule: indoor & outdoor services will continue on Sun a.m. and wed eve services at least through Sept. S.S. will meet outside.

Please check with your local church for what their plans are. A reminder that you will find virtual services, devotions, etc. on fb, YouTube, local access channels, church websites and the radio for many the area churches

The Rendsville 4-h club is looking for volunteers to weed/maintain/water the rain garden in Donnelly by the fire hall as they are unable to do it themselves due to COVID 19. Thanks to the members, advisors, and parents for all the hard work they have put into making Donnelly look beautiful this year

 Sandy Dunn has been posting pictures of our past royalty, and other events on the threshing bee fb page.

Please take a look in last week’s Stevens’ county times for the 4-h supplement and check out the awards won by 4-H'er's

Art Durke of Morris passed away on August 25th survivors include his daughter Peg (Brian) Kruize) and their family of Morris. Bran is a former Donnelly area resident

Past week republican Rally at lakeshore PARK STARBUCK sun am and wed eve services at gslc

Thursday, August 20, 2020

donnelly news

Aug 25th- Sept 2nd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Well, I have decided to start listing "normal" meetings; however, please check with somebody beforehand to find out for sure if a scheduled meeting is still on. I do not believe the bookmobile has restarted its visits to area towns yet. Date and time of next community club mtg TBA dfd is meeting 2 & 3rd Mon of the month, Rendsville 4-H is TBA.

Weather News, some timely rains have given crops a boost; fortunately, we did not experience the damage they did in the el area.

ST. John's/Kongsvinger news: tentative schedule subject to change: service of the word on Aug 30th at Kongsvinger Sept. schedule TBA All services are at 9:30 am, for a drive-in services tune into 98.5 on your car radio.

. No other activities will take place in either church until further notice.

Rev. Rochelle Anderson of Morris will be providing pastoral care until further notice, if you need care, contact the parish office or one of the church presidents. You can also watch our "virtue" services on Facebook and YouTube.

The parish office is closed due to the COVID 19 outbreak, call 246-3211, or e-mail (stjKongsvinger@runestone.net) or send mail (box 97) when assistance is needed.

ST. John's is looking to borrow a trail camera after somebody ran a thousand gallons of water through their meter.  If you have one, please contact the parish office.

St. John's is having a quilt and more raffle drawing. On Sept 27th, the Drawing will take place following services. You can purchase tickets from any WELCA member.

Other Church news, Faith-Morris now has outdoor worship Sun at 9 am first-Morris is at 9:30 am.

The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church schedule: there will be no more outdoor services in Aug. they will resume in Sept.

Please check with your local church for what their plans are. A reminder that you will find virtual services, devotions, etc. on fb, YouTube, local access channels, church websites and the radio for many area churches

The Rendsville 4-h club is looking for volunteers to weed/maintain/water the rain garden in Donnelly by the fire hall as they are unable to do it themselves due to COVID 19. Thanks to the members, advisors, and parents for all the hard work they have put into making Donnelly look beautiful this year

Canceled the 2020 papa's angels fundraiser plans are to return in Sept. of 2021. The Stevens county genealogical society will not meet again until next yr.

Funeral services for Loiann Frank are on Aug.29th at 11 am at Shalom Lutheran Church, Alex mn. She passed away in Jan of '20.

Gene Kummrow, of Raymond mn formerly of Morris, passed away on Mar 14th; survivors include his son Keven (Sherrie Fults) and their family. She is a former Donnelly area resident. He was a long time member of the threshing Bee family; His funeral will be on Sept 12th at 11 am at Zion Morris.

Robert (Bob) Tommolla of Morris formerly of the Donnelly area passed away on Aug 18th; survivors, including his wife Myrna Duwenhoegger, are also a former Donnelly area resident.

Congrats to the Morris eagles’ bb team that qualified for the state tournament recently, players include Bryce & Brady Jergenson. The Clinton Cards are also going to the state they drafted Chandler Erickson for their team.

Lacee Jo Maanum and riley biesterfeld were married at gslc on Aug. 15th

There is no threshing bee this year; however, we are having a cash raffle to raise some money. Everyone in the Donnelly area should have gotten a letter with tickets and details, if you did not stop into the Donnelly co-op and get some or contact one of the officers. Drawing will be held on Aug 30th at 5 pm on the grounds. I also have a few for sale. Also, I have some tickets to sell from the Dalton and Albany shows

Helm's fabric in Morris is going out of business and closing their doors for good by the end of August.

Past wk. drive-in services faith & gslc, bible study and wed eve services at Gs

hawgs mac & Joel Beyer and Tyler heinrichs were members of that tram , lil rippers was 2nd, including doug and Brady cardwell  west river seed elem sb Breana Jergenson was a member of that team

George & Aryls Pederson will celebrate 72 years of marriage Aug. 20, 2020. Notes or cards may be sent to them c/o West Wind Village, 1001 Scotts Ave. Morris, MN 56267

Lacee Jo Maanum and Riley Biesterfeld were married at GSLC on Aug 15th; he is a former Donnelly resident

There is no threshing bee this year; however, we are having a cash raffle to raise some money. Everyone in the Donnelly area should have gotten a letter with tickets and details. If you did not stop into the Donnelly co-op and get some or contact one of the officers. Drawing will be held on Aug 30th at 5 pm on the grounds. I also have a few for sale; too, I have some tickets from the Dalton, and Albany shows to sell also.

Past wk. drive-in services faith & gslc, bible study and wed eve services at Gs

Helen's fabric in Morris is going out of business and closing their doors for good by the end of August.


Thursday, August 13, 2020

donnelly news

 

August 18th-25th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Before you make plans to attend any meetings or scheduled events in the Donnelly area, please check with somebody to make sure they are still going to hold it.  

Weather News some rain showers have helped freshen things up.

ST. John' s/Kongsvinger news: tentative schedule subject to change: on August 23rd drive-in service at St John's and service of the word on August 30th at Kongsvinger All services are at 9:30 A.M., for a drive-in services tune into 98.5 on your car radio.

A complete schedule for the rest of the summer is in the August newsletter. No other activities will take place in either church until further notice.

Rev. Rochelle Anderson of Morris will be providing pastoral care until further notice, if you need care, contact the parish office or one of the church presidents. You can also watch our "virtue" services on Facebook and YouTube.

The parish office is closed due to the COVID 19 outbreak, call 246-3211, or e-mail (stjKongsvinger@runestone.net) or send mail (box 97) when assistance is needed.

ST. John's is looking to borrow a trail camera after somebody ran a thousand gallons of water through their meter.  If you have one, please contact the parish office.

St. John's is having a quilt and more raffle drawing. On September 27th, the Drawing will take place following services. You can purchase tickets from any WELCA member.

Other Church news, Faith-Morris now has outdoor worship Sun at 9 A.M. first-Morris is at 9:30 A.M.

The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church schedule for the rest of Aug. & Sept. is TBA.

Please check with your local church for what their plans are. A reminder that you will find virtual services, devotions, etc. on fb, YouTube, local access channels, church websites and the radio for many area churches

The Rendsville 4-h club is looking for volunteers to weed/maintain/water the rain garden in Donnelly by the fire hall as they are unable to do it themselves due to COVID 19. Thanks to the members, advisors, and parents for all the hard work they have put into making Donnelly look beautiful this year

canceled The 2020 papa's angels fundraiser is plans are to return in Sept. of 2021. The Stevens county genocidal society will not meet again until next yr.

Funeral services for Loiann Frank will be held on Aug.29th at 11 A.M. at shalom Lutheran church, Alex mn. She passed away in Jan of '20.

Gene Kummrow, of Raymond mn formerly of Morris, passed away on March 14th, survivors include his son Keven (Sherrie Fults) and their family. She is a former Donnelly area resident. He was a long time member of the threshing Bee family; His funeral will be on September 12th at 11 A.M. at Zion Morris.

Congrats to former Donnelly area resident Eddie Dummer on receiving outstanding master Gardner award in Alex

No threshing bee this year

 

Past wk. flekkefest activities elbow Lake, fireman's corn feed Chokio. Ll game wells drive-in services, bible study, and Wed evening services at Gs

 

Helm’s fabric in Morris going out of business and will be closing their doors for good  by the end of

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

donnelly news

August 11th-18th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Before you make plans to attend any meetings or scheduled events in the Donnelly area, please check with somebody to make sure they are still going to hold it.  

Weather News still hot & dry; there has been grain harvested in the area.

ST. John’s/Kongsvinger news: tentative schedule subject to change: Aug 16th service provided by the swmn synod no drive in service, on August 23rd drive-in service at St John's. All services are at 9:30 A.M., for a drive-in services tune into 98.5 on your car radio.

A complete schedule for the rest of the summer is in the July newsletter. No other activities will take place in either church until further notice.

Rev. Rochelle Anderson of Morris will be providing pastoral care until further notice, if you need care, contact the parish office or one of the church presidents. You can also watch our "virtue" services on Facebook and YouTube.

The parish office is closed due to the COVID 19 outbreak, call 246-3211, or e-mail (stjKongsvinger@runestone.net) or send mail (box 97) when assistance is needed.

ST. John's is looking to borrow a trail camera after somebody ran a thousand gallons of water through their meter.  If you have one, please contact the parish office.

St. John's is having a quilt and more raffle drawing. On September 27th, the Drawing will take place following services. You can purchase tickets from any WELCA member.

 

 

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Other Church news, Faith-Morris now has outdoor worship Sun at 9 A.M. first-Morris is at 9:30 A.M.

The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church schedule for the rest of Aug. & Sept. is TBA.

Please check with your local church for what their plans are. A reminder that you will find virtual services, devotions, etc. on fb, YouTube, local access channels, church websites and the radio for many area churches

 

 

The Rendsville 4-h club is looking for volunteers to weed/maintain/water the rain garden in Donnelly by the fire hall as they are unable to do it themselves due to COVID 19. Thanks to the members, advisors, and parents for all the hard work they have put into making Donnelly look beautiful this year

RUSC Kinship Golf FORE MENTORING is today (Tue.) starting at 4:30 P.M. at Pomme De golf club. Their annual quarter craze has been rescheduled for Sept.  19th at the legion in Morris more info call the office in Morris 585-7572

The 2020 papa's angels fundraiser has been canceled plans are to return in Sept. of 2021

Funeral services for Loiann Frank will be held on Aug.29th at 11 A.M. at shalom Lutheran church, Alex mn. She passed away in Jan of '20.

Members of the Donnelly fire dept. were among those who attended the funeral for Joe Lembcke at Assumption Catholic on August 4th 

Congrats to the DFD, who took 2nd in water fights at Clear Lake, MN.

 

Past week: drive-in services At Kong. eve worship at gslc