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Nov 2nd-9th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. This issue

dedicated to the memory of my Dad, who passed away on Oct 31st, 2005

Weather news:   it is beginning to look like we will have a long winter with already several inches of snow and cold temps.  Saw a couple of cornfields yet to be harvested in my travels  this week

ST. John's/Kongsvinger news: starting Nov 1st, the parish moves back inside with services at Kongsvinger on the first 3rd & 5th Sunday 2 & 4th Sundays at s John's at 9:30 am.

• Masks are required

• No singing or reading/speaking for the congregation

• Social distancing required

• Pews will be marked for seating to allow distancing

• Worship materials will be available on a table as congregants enter (bulletins, communion, and offering plates)

• No coat racks; please take your coats and jackets with you to your seat

• Broadcast on FM for those who wish to continue worship in your car, worship material available for pickup (St. John's –inside the kitchen door, Kongsvinger-inside kitchen door)

• Worship services will still be recorded and posted on Facebook and You-Tube

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.

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

Other Church news, Faith & First-Morris, are both having services back indoors now.

Fusion youth has restarted. TLC Cyrus, ST J/Kong Donnelly, Faith, First, and the Federated Church in Morris are the sponsoring churches for this ministry. Contact any of the churches for more info.

GSLC news: there will be two services on Sun a.m. the first at 9 am in the dining hall will be informal with no singing, and the 2nd one will be a regular one at 10:15 in the sanctuary.  For more info, call the church at 585-6868.

Please check with your local church for their plans if I assume outdoor services in our area have ended. 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,

There will be No lutefisk dinner at first in Morris this year. Instead, a ham take -out dinner will replace it on November 4th call the church at 589-3242 from 4:30–7 pm.

 There is no meatball dinner at Faith-Morris or a Fall Festival at Kongsvinger this yr.  I assume this applies to most of the other fall church dinners in the area.

I asked a DFD member about turkey bingo, and they told me that nothing had been decided for sure yet about bingo, but they will probably do the raffle rather than have bingo.

Arlene Gulbrandson of Barrett passed away on Oct 27th survivors include her son Gary (Bonnie) Gulbrandson of Donnelly and their family.

Edward Dummer of Alex, formerly of Donnelly, passed away on Oct 28^th. He was a manager at the Donnelly co-op for many years

Marilyn Olson of Herman passed away on Oct21st; she was preceded in death by her brother & sister-in-law Alan (Joyce) Olson of Donnelly

Reminder today is Election Day. All voters outside of the city limits of Morris will vote by mail-in Stevens co.

Sandra D's designs and Décor is hosting a Merry & bright pop up sale on Nov 28 & 29th on the farm north of Donnelly on Cty rd. 9 & 14

Donnelly city council meets on Nov 7th at 4 pm in the council chambers. Dfd meets on Nov. 9th & 16th at the fire hall at 7 pm.

As far as I know, the bookmobile still not up & running again.

Past wk: confirmation services & bible study at gs

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Oct 28-Nov 2nd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. This issue is dedicated to the memory of my Dad who passed away on Oct 31st 2005

Weather news: several inches of heavy wet snow and colder tamps during the past week is a reminder old man winter is on his way.      There are only a few un-harvested cornfields in the area.

ST. John's/Kongsvinger news: to the best of my knowledge, the November schedule is the same as the past few months have been, with drive-in services on the 1st & 4th Sundays of the month at Kongsvinger and St John's at 9:30 a.m. and "Service of the Word" on other Sundays. No other activities at either church.

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.

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

Other Church news, Faith & First-Morris are both back indoors now.

Fusion youth has restarted. TLC Cyrus, ST J/Kong Donnelly, Faith, First, and the Federated Church in Morris, are the sponsoring churches for this ministry. Contact any of the churches for more info.

GSLC news: there will be two services on Sun a.m. the first at 9 a.m. in the dining hall will be informal with no singing, and the 2nd one will be a regular one at 10:15 in the sanctuary.  For more info, call the church at 585-6868. This month marks the 10th aniv of the movement of the GSLC from south of Alberta to its present location n of Morris. Thanks to the Hufford family for donating the land for the church to sit on

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,

There will be No lutefisk dinner at first this year. Instead, a ham take -out dinner will replace it on November 4th call the church at 589-3242 from 4:30–7 p.m.

 There is no meatball dinner at Faith or a Fall Festival at Kongsvinger this yr.  I assume this applies to most of the other fall church dinners in the area.

For sale in Donnelly: wooden desks by the community club; contact an officer for more details. And a fire truck by the DFD.

I asked a DFD member about turkey bingo, and they told me that nothing had been decided for sure yet about bingo, but they will probably just do the raffle rather than have bingo.

Betty Johnson of Donnelly passed away on Oct 11th. They have fixed the problem, which caused her live steam not to work, and you may view it on the funeral home website now.

Orville Brunkow of Chokio passed away on   Oct 15th local survivors include his sister Virene Olson of Morris and her children. Her late husband, Chester, was from the Donnelly area.

 

Most voters in the Donnelly area will vote by mail or at the courthouse in Morris.

Joyce Mau Trisko and Eliane Overson Stork were among those of us who attended the funeral luncheon for Betty Johnson at the old #1 in Morris on Oct 14th.

Past week: campaign work for Jeff Backer, Beyer & Benson funerals at Gs, respect life banquet old # 1 Morris.

Sandra D’s designs and Décor is hosting a Merry & bright pop up sale on Nov 28 & 29^th on the farm north of Donnelly on Cty rd. 9 & 14

 

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Oct 21st-28th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news, for the most part, the weather has been sunny & mild we had a good rain shower sun eve. Giant mountains of corn in the area mean corn harvest is precedency rabidly some tiling, and fall tillage is =also going on in the area.

ST. John's/Kongsvinger news: The October schedule is the same as it has been for several months, with drive-in communion services at Kong on the first Sunday of the month and the 4th Sunday at St John's. Other Sundays will be a service of the word. No other activities will take place in either church until further notice.  I assume Nov. will be the same.

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, e-mail (stjKongsvinger@runestone.net), or send mail (box 97) when assistance is needed.

Other Church news, Faith-Morris now has outdoor worship Sun at 9 a.m. they will move indoors if the temp is below 50 deg. first-Morris services are at 9:30 a.m.,  first will start to have indoor services again beginning in Nov.

Fusion youth has restarted. TLC Cyrus, st j/Kong Donnelly, Faith, First, and the Federated Church in Morris, are the sponsoring churches for this ministry. Contact any of the churches for more info.

The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church schedule wed eve, and outdoor drive-in services have ended. in their place, there will be two services on Sun a.m. the first at 9 a.m. in the dining hall will be informal with no singing, and the 2nd one will be a regular one at 10:15 in the sanctuary.  For more info, call the church at 585-6868. It has been ten years since we moved the church from south of Alberta to its present location, north of Morris. Thanks to the Hufford family for donating the land for the church to sit on

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,

There will be No lutefisk dinner at first this year. Instead, a ham take -out dinner will replace it on November 6th from 4:30–7 p.m.   No meatball dinner at Faith or a Fall Festival at Kongsvinger this yr.  I assume this applies to most of the other fall dinners in the area.

For sale in Donnelly: wooden desks by the community club; contact an officer for more details. And a fire truck by the DFD.

Dfd meets on October 19th at 7 p.m. at the fire hall in Donnelly.

I asked a DFD member about turkey bingo, and they told me that nothing had been decided for sure yet about bingo, but they will probably have a  raffle rather than have bingo.

Norm Gulbrandson of Hoffman, formerly of Donnelly, passed away on September 13th

Betty Johnson of Donnelly passed away on October 11th

Lila Asmus of St cloud passed away on October 16th; survivors include her grandaughter Audrey Larson (and the late Steve)of Donnelly and her family. 

Moose Island raiders won the 9-f trap shooting league BJ Werk was the high shooter.

The threshing bee Royalty part of the Morris Area h.s. homecoming parade on October 9th

KAYLA VOLKER & Joel Lyle were married on Aug.1st at the Bratten barn -Glenwood. her dad is Kevin Volker of the Donnelly area

Cruz Michael Villella was born on September 29th to Gerardo villa & Courtney Jergenson of Morris grandparents include Jerri Jergenson of Morris, great grandparents include bob & barb Jergenson of Morris.

Seira Marie Hormann was born on September 30th at scmc to drew and Miranda Hormann of Starbuck.  Grandparents are dean & Leila Hormann of Starbuck. The late John Delong is great grandparent, 

Most voters in the Donnelly area will vote by mail or at the courthouse in Morris.

Tool slider is a new invention created by Ennen's from Donnelly for use on work vehicles. For more info, visit toolsliders.com or stop in their shop in Herman.

                                                                         

Past week: homecoming parade Morris drive-by birthday party for Fred Sperr in Chokio. Bible study Gs  campaign work at rvc office -fergus

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Oct 13th-20th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news after a chilly weekend, it has turned nice this week. Most of the soybean harvest in the area is complete. So now a lot of the corn in the area is being picked.

ST. John's/Kongsvinger news: The October schedule is the same as it has been for several months with drive-in communion services at Kong on the first Sunday of the month and the 4th Sunday at St John's. Other Sundays will be a service of the word. 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.

Other Church news, Faith-Morris now has outdoor worship Sun at 9 a.m. they will move indoors if the temp is below 50 deg. first-Morris services are at 9:30 a.m.  In November, First will start to have indoor services.

Fusion youth has restarted. 

Cyrus, Donnelly, Faith, First, and the Federated Church in Morris, are the sponsoring churches for this ministry. Contact any of the churches for more info.

The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church schedule wed eve, and outdoor drive-in services have ended. in their place, there will be two services on Sun a.m. the first at 9 a.m. in the dining hall will be informal with no singing, and the 2nd one will be a regular one at 10:15 in the sanctuary.  For more info, call the church at 585-6868

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,

There will be No lutefisk dinner at first this year. Instead, a ham take -out dinner will replace it on November 6th from 4:30–7 p.m.   No meatball dinner at Faith or a Fall Festival at Kongsvinger this yr.  I assume this applies to most of the other fall dinners in the area.

For sale in Donnelly: wooden desks by the community club; contact an officer for more details. And a fire truck by the DFD.

Dfd meets on October 19th at 7 p.m. at the fire hall in Donnelly.

Wally Raasch of Starbuck passed away on October 3rd; survivors include his granddaughter, jenny (Joey (Fults) of Donnelly.

The community club had a meeting on October 5th. We decided that we will plan on doing everything we had planned on doing this year at next year's show. Thanks in part to our raffle sales; we are ok finically. We tentatively scheduled the next meeting to be held in Feb. Discussion was held on the annual community Halloween party. It will have to be in the park if we have one that is yet to be determined.

 The new officers/ leaders of the Rendsville 4-h club are:

Lydia Liljenquist

Alayna Perkins

Hannah Liljenquist

Mason Perkins

Jaycey Lonergan

JoAnn Lonergan has volunteered to be our Assistant Leader! 

Their election took place on October 5th

I asked a DFD member about turkey bingo, and they told me that nothing had been decided for sure yet about bingo, but they will probably just do the raffle rather than have bingo.

Options for women respect life banquet at old # 1 Southside October 17th at 5 p.m.    free will offering and in-person and online attendance possible call  589-0300  or visit their fb page for more info           

Toni (Kloos) Hughes is one of the new teachers at the Morris school this yr.       

Rosie Sax of Hoffman formerly of the Donnelly area passed away on  Oct 6th.                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                         

Past week: campaign work for Jeff backer Schs walking tour of Hancock bible study Gs community club mtg Donnelly indoor services and bible study at Gs.

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Sept 30th-oct 6th

 

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news harvesting beans seem to be the main activity in the area right now. The past week has been relatively mild temp wise.

 

 

ST. John's/Kongsvinger news: September schedule The October schedule is the same as it has been for several months drive –in communion services at Kong on the first Sunday of the month at Kong and the 4^th Sunday at St John’s  No other activities will take place in either church 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.

 

 

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  SS will meet outside after the drive-in services about 10:45 a.m.  Pr Mike said there would be changes coming next month to the worship schedule with details 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

 

Sandy Dunn is having a pop-up sale at her place on Oct 10th rsvp, please 13427 county rd 12 Herman.

For sale in Donnelly: wooden desks by the community club; contact an officer for more details. And a fire truck by the DFD.

Card shower for Arlene Gulbrandson    800 spruce ave Barrett MN 56311 She celebrated her 90th on Sept 25^th

I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT Jerry Kopacek was  90 on Sept. 24th

Bob Cin of Alberta passed away on Sept 18th. Survivors include his aunt Irene Strand of Morris, uncle Les Cin of Glenwood; both are former Donnelly area residents,

former Donnelly area resident Gerry Barber of Herman passed away on Sept 19th

Past week Hancock all city garage sale Pettersen sale Starbuck  MAGA Rally old # 1 Morris drive-in, and wed eve services and bible study at Gs, campaign work for Jeff backer

 

 

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Oct 6th-13th

 

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news some chilly weather; is a reminder that fall and winter are right around the corner. Bean harvest is warping up, and some farmers are harvesting corn.

 

ST. John's/Kongsvinger news: The Oct schedule is the same as it has been for several months with drive-in communion services at Kong on the first Sunday of the month and the 4th Sunday at St John's. Other Sundays will be a service of the word. 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.

 

 

Other Church news, Faith-Morris now has outdoor worship Sun at 9 a.m. they will move indoors if the the temp is below 50 deg. first-Morris is at 9:30 a.m.  In November First will have indoor services

Fusion youth has restarted.  Cyrus, Donnelly, Faith, First & Federated churches in Morris are the churches sponsoring this ministry. Contact any of the churches for more info.

 

The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church schedule wed eve & outdoor drive-in services have ended. in their place, there will be two services on Sun a.m. the first at 9 a.m. in the dining hall will be informal with no singing, and the 2nd one will be a regular one at 10:15 in the sanctuary.  more info, call the church at 585-6868

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 of the area churches,

there will be No lutefisk dinner at first this year. Instead, a ham take -out dinner will replace it on Nov 6th from 4:30–7 p.m.

Ella Louise Holland, Daughter of Tom & Alyssa Holland, was baptized on  Sept 13th at Faith.

Gatherings for Widows and Widowers will meet for lunch at noon on Sunday, October 1th1, at the Old #1 Southside.

Sandy Dunn is having a pop-up sale at her place on Oct 10th rsvp, please 13427 county rd. 12 Herman.

For sale in Donnelly: wooden desks by the community club; contact an officer for more details. And a fire truck by the DFD.

Dfd meets on Oct 12 & 19th at 7 p.m. at the fire hall in Donnelly.

Eugene Stoneberg of Starbuck passed away recently; survivors include his son Jason of Donnelly.

Past week: committal service for bob Cin Pepperton church drive-in & wed eve services & bible study at Gs, campaign work for Jeff Backer, a visit to David Wigand at his home near Wendell