Next edition sept 3rd-9th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: some cooler temps in the eve remind us that fall is just around the corner, I have heard that crops conditions have deteriorated over the past several weeks but in driving around the countryside they sure look good to me.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: There will be joint services at ST J at 8:30 am on Sept 4th. Rally sun will be held on sept 11th at Kong ss at 9 am joint services at 10:15am
GSLC news: Gs will be having a rummage sale on Sept 9th (5-8 pm) and 10th (8-11 am) at the old prairie trailer building on HY 28 w to sell items from the old gs church; anyone who wishes to bring items for it can bring them out there on the eve of the 8th from 6-7 pm. Rally sun is Sept 11th at 9 am
St Charles Catholic Church of Herman will have their annual fall festival with turkey dinner on Sept 11th at the legion from 11am-1 pm
Women of the word Augustana dist. conference will be held on Oct 1 beginning at 9:30 am at Faith Lutheran in Hutchinson, please register by sept 15th
Due to the Labor Day holiday WAM will meet on sept 10th at the Minnewaska Lutheran home. Coffee at 9:30 am, program at 10 am. The program is a DVD by rev Steve King entitled “law and gospel” everyone welcome for more info call 795-2477
Thanks to matching funds by the Land O lakes foundation 2,236.58 was donated to the st co food shelf by our parish from the block party.
The red haters, city council, fireman, Rendsville 4-h and community club will meet on Sept 12th in various places in Donnelly. Check with your leader for times and places
The po and most Donnelly business will be closed on Sept 5th due to the Labor Day holiday
Donald Geise of Hoffman passed away on Aug. 25th, an uncle Clearance Geise is among the family members that survive him
Thanks to great weather and good crowds we had another successful threshing bee thanks to everyone who came up and helped us celebrate and to everyone who helped out in any way to make it a great event. The twelve horse hitch and the triple tractor were very popular events. Next year’s bee will be held on Aug 25 and 26th our feature will be Oliver.
Congratulations to the new threshing bee royalty Olivia Reimers, queen; Rebekah Aanerud, princess; Karmen Sperr, little Miss Donnelly; Kendra Wevely princess. Karmen’s sisters’ Brandi and Kendra as well as Rebekah’s sisters’ Cammi and Savannah have all been threshing bee royalty.
Congratulations to Henning Asusmb for being chosen as the grand marshal of the threshing bee parade. Some of the other winners at the bee include in the tractor pull John Armstrong (my former neighbor) Scott Neuman, horseshoe Nick Daly and Andy Brevig. Parade merit awards included the grand marshal float, kopel’s kookers, Don Duffner’s triple tractor, Audrey Henrichs tractor, Herb Nelson’s miniature horses, the parade committee, and the traveling trophy went to the royalty float. The committee did some refurbishing of it over the weekend and it looked very nice. Everybody was a winner in the kiddie parade and for the first time I can remember all the cash drawing winners were Donnelly area people. With everything going on and visiting with various people I did not get a chance to obtain all the results hopefully I can get some more for next week’s column, and I will also give a brief history of it that I received from Evelyn Underwood.
Our threshing bee has become our annual “family” reunion not only do many of the exhibitors, horseshoe players and others come back every year but also many former residents and it always nice to visit with them. This year we had visitors all the way from Norway. One thing that many people comment on year after year is all the great food that the churches serve. Even the Alex Shriners had to stop in prior to the parade to have some pie and ice cream.
Mark koepke has asked me to announce that he has a new e-mail address firebird357@yahoo.com
Congratulations to Brooklyn Koehntop who won the adorable baby contest sponsored by the Morris Life care center at the St Co fair. Her parents are Kyle and Mandi (Kloos) Koehntop.
Congratulations to the “tons of fun” vb team that recently won the team championship at the buddies bar and grill league in Hancock, Jackie (Dan) Dripps is a member of that team
Our sympathy goes out to Nate Long (Sherman and Sherry) who lost his house and possessions in a house fire near Keng on Aug 13th
Mary Huebner and I attended the presentation by Guy Doud at MAHS on Aug. 24th. He is a former national teacher of the year. In the eve I attended VBS at GS.
Brain and Peg Kruize and I were among those who attended the open house at MAHS on Aug. 25th
On Aug 26th Herb and Carol Kloos and I attended the Westrom for rep pork chop fundraiser in Elbow Lake. The Kopacek family traveled to Alberta for the open house/supper at Cargill. Many of us also spent some time on the grounds helping get things ready for the bee. Enroute to the grounds I stopped at a couple of the rummage sales in Donnelly.
Paul Sperr and I were among those who helped pack food for FMSC on Aug 30th at the MAES. Our shift packed about 3600 meals. This is the 4th year I have helped and it gives one a sobering perspective on how so little can do much for hungry children around the world. In the eve I was among those who worked on the threshing bee grounds to take things down and put them away.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Aug. 6th-12th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: The weather during this past week has been about the same as it has been for some time sunny and hot during the day with some thunderstorms rumbling through the area at night. There is a lot of standing water due to all the rain we have had, there was some hail here on Sat afternoon but thankfully we escaped the damage some areas had this week. The crops that have not been drowned out continue to look good.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the parish is coordinating a block party featuring a bike ride, food and music between St J and the Donnelly Hall today (Sat) to benefit the st co food shelf. The day will start with a bike ride from the “place to be” at 1:30 pm call 246-3221 for info about this event. Serving will start at 5 pm and continue until 7:30 pm or until the food is gone. On the menu is chicken, potato salad, baked beans and chips. The LL will be selling pop and water and the 4-h will be serving ice cream treats. There will be a DJ at “the place to be” beginning at 8 p.m... Everyone is welcome to come and join the festivities. There will be a free will offering for the meal. For more info contact the parish office or check out the posters around town. This event is made possible by many sponsors in the Donnelly, Morris and Alex area I have listed some of them on my blog
The Aug newsletter is now out; extra copies are available in the narthex of each church.
Thanks to Pastor David Holtz from Luther Crest bible Camp and everyone else who helped fill in during the past several weeks while Pr. Judy was on vacation
GSLC news: VBS will continue on Wednesday nights August 10th, 17th, and 24th at 5:30 pm. at the church.
The coffee money during Aug will go to Feed My Starving Children. Church members will pack food on Aug. 30th at 1:30 pm. The packing event will be in Morris again on Aug 30,31st and Sept 1st .If you or your org would like to help out contact the Morris E Free Church at 589-2808 or e-mail:office@mefc.net
Trinity Lutheran Church of Alberta will have their annual sweet corn feed on Aug. 7th beginning at 5 pm
There will be no wam mtg in Aug.
Advance sale threshing bee buttons are now on sale in Donnelly businesses as well as all UFMSB locations. The posters are also up in Donnelly. If you want some stop into HD & CO in Donnelly or call 246-3475
“Meet the Candidates" for the Donnelly Threshing Bee Royalty is August 8th at 7:30 pm, at the Donnelly Hall.
This year’s threshing bee is Aug 27th and 28th. There will be a couple of new events this year including a 12 horse hitch on Sat aft. Most of the other events will stay the same. The feature this year is John Deere so if you have any tractors and/or machinery be sure to bring them to the show. There will also be a special display in the feature area this year, Don Duffner’s triple tractor (830’s jd diesels) Next year’s feature will be Oliver. Any help before, during, or after the bee is always welcome and anyone is welcome to bring displays, demonstrate ,play ,sing etc. for more info call Barry Gades at 795-2437 or e-mail donnlleythreshingbee@runestone.net
There are two upcoming showers at Kong: On Aug. 14th there will be a bridal shower for Andrea Bergstrom bride to be of Joha Toma from 2-4 pm. On Aug 20th there will be a post nuptial bridal shower for LeAnn van Horn and Ben Honzay from 9-11 am. Their wedding is today (Sat) in Morris.
Ruth Moerke passed away on July 28th , Jim and Lou Eystad and I were among those who attended her funeral at St J on Aug 3rd afterwards I had a chance to visit with Pr. Luther and his family who were up for the funeral. Ruth’s daughter Carol asked to me announce that some of the flowers they had on her Dad’s grave at Vinger are missing if anybody knows anything about them let me know and I will pass the info along to her. In aft Andy Brevig and I were among those who attended the NHAS customer appreciation supper at Niemakel lake park, in the eve Ellen Wilts and her girls and I attended the VBS program at GSLC.
Congratulations to Greg and Naomi Fynboh of Donnelly who were recently named St Co Farm family of the year
Congratulations to the dfd for winning the fireman’s water fights during crazy days in Morris
Congratulations to Gertie Werk who was also one of the grand champions in the creative arts building at the Grant Co fair
Congratulations to the Morris electronics team that recently won the elem. girls sb championship, Sydney Sperr is a member of that team.
Congratulations to the Morris VFW team that recently won the dist. championship, Bryce Jergenson and Chandler Erickson are members of that team.
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Gilbertson and I attended “hort night” at the wcroc on July 28th
Marge Kleinhans and I were among those who watched the Irondale band’s performance at ‘big cat” stadium in Morris on July 29th
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the baptism service for Brady Woodke at GSLC on July 31st In the aft I traveled to Glenwood where the Threshing Bee royalty were participants in the Waterama Parade. Logan and Baily represented Donnelly at the Miss Morris/Miss Midwest pageant in Morris on July 23rd.
Opal and Vedar Harstad and I were among those who attended the visitation for Rachel Martian at the Pedersen funeral home in Morris on Aug 1st. Joan Kopacek was part of the VFW AUX honor guard for past president Rachel Martin
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: The weather during this past week has been about the same as it has been for some time sunny and hot during the day with some thunderstorms rumbling through the area at night. There is a lot of standing water due to all the rain we have had, there was some hail here on Sat afternoon but thankfully we escaped the damage some areas had this week. The crops that have not been drowned out continue to look good.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the parish is coordinating a block party featuring a bike ride, food and music between St J and the Donnelly Hall today (Sat) to benefit the st co food shelf. The day will start with a bike ride from the “place to be” at 1:30 pm call 246-3221 for info about this event. Serving will start at 5 pm and continue until 7:30 pm or until the food is gone. On the menu is chicken, potato salad, baked beans and chips. The LL will be selling pop and water and the 4-h will be serving ice cream treats. There will be a DJ at “the place to be” beginning at 8 p.m... Everyone is welcome to come and join the festivities. There will be a free will offering for the meal. For more info contact the parish office or check out the posters around town. This event is made possible by many sponsors in the Donnelly, Morris and Alex area I have listed some of them on my blog
The Aug newsletter is now out; extra copies are available in the narthex of each church.
Thanks to Pastor David Holtz from Luther Crest bible Camp and everyone else who helped fill in during the past several weeks while Pr. Judy was on vacation
GSLC news: VBS will continue on Wednesday nights August 10th, 17th, and 24th at 5:30 pm. at the church.
The coffee money during Aug will go to Feed My Starving Children. Church members will pack food on Aug. 30th at 1:30 pm. The packing event will be in Morris again on Aug 30,31st and Sept 1st .If you or your org would like to help out contact the Morris E Free Church at 589-2808 or e-mail:office@mefc.net
Trinity Lutheran Church of Alberta will have their annual sweet corn feed on Aug. 7th beginning at 5 pm
There will be no wam mtg in Aug.
Advance sale threshing bee buttons are now on sale in Donnelly businesses as well as all UFMSB locations. The posters are also up in Donnelly. If you want some stop into HD & CO in Donnelly or call 246-3475
“Meet the Candidates" for the Donnelly Threshing Bee Royalty is August 8th at 7:30 pm, at the Donnelly Hall.
This year’s threshing bee is Aug 27th and 28th. There will be a couple of new events this year including a 12 horse hitch on Sat aft. Most of the other events will stay the same. The feature this year is John Deere so if you have any tractors and/or machinery be sure to bring them to the show. There will also be a special display in the feature area this year, Don Duffner’s triple tractor (830’s jd diesels) Next year’s feature will be Oliver. Any help before, during, or after the bee is always welcome and anyone is welcome to bring displays, demonstrate ,play ,sing etc. for more info call Barry Gades at 795-2437 or e-mail donnlleythreshingbee@runestone.net
There are two upcoming showers at Kong: On Aug. 14th there will be a bridal shower for Andrea Bergstrom bride to be of Joha Toma from 2-4 pm. On Aug 20th there will be a post nuptial bridal shower for LeAnn van Horn and Ben Honzay from 9-11 am. Their wedding is today (Sat) in Morris.
Ruth Moerke passed away on July 28th , Jim and Lou Eystad and I were among those who attended her funeral at St J on Aug 3rd afterwards I had a chance to visit with Pr. Luther and his family who were up for the funeral. Ruth’s daughter Carol asked to me announce that some of the flowers they had on her Dad’s grave at Vinger are missing if anybody knows anything about them let me know and I will pass the info along to her. In aft Andy Brevig and I were among those who attended the NHAS customer appreciation supper at Niemakel lake park, in the eve Ellen Wilts and her girls and I attended the VBS program at GSLC.
Congratulations to Greg and Naomi Fynboh of Donnelly who were recently named St Co Farm family of the year
Congratulations to the dfd for winning the fireman’s water fights during crazy days in Morris
Congratulations to Gertie Werk who was also one of the grand champions in the creative arts building at the Grant Co fair
Congratulations to the Morris electronics team that recently won the elem. girls sb championship, Sydney Sperr is a member of that team.
Congratulations to the Morris VFW team that recently won the dist. championship, Bryce Jergenson and Chandler Erickson are members of that team.
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Gilbertson and I attended “hort night” at the wcroc on July 28th
Marge Kleinhans and I were among those who watched the Irondale band’s performance at ‘big cat” stadium in Morris on July 29th
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the baptism service for Brady Woodke at GSLC on July 31st In the aft I traveled to Glenwood where the Threshing Bee royalty were participants in the Waterama Parade. Logan and Baily represented Donnelly at the Miss Morris/Miss Midwest pageant in Morris on July 23rd.
Opal and Vedar Harstad and I were among those who attended the visitation for Rachel Martian at the Pedersen funeral home in Morris on Aug 1st. Joan Kopacek was part of the VFW AUX honor guard for past president Rachel Martin
Friday, July 15, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition July 16-22nd
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: after a sunny and very hot weekend things cooled off some sun eve after a thunderstorm went through the area causing some minor damage in the area. Small grains and corn are looking very good, the beans are lagging some.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the summer service schedule with services at Kong at 8:30 am and St J at 10:15 am will continue until Aug 21st
GSLC news: July 17th is new member Sun if you wish to join please call 392-5548
The Christian alternative rock group “the city Harmonic” will be appearing at Trinity Lutheran church in Cyrus on July 17th at 7 pm. The concert is free but limited to 250 people so advance reservations are encouraged by calling 287-0409 or e-mailing jmaanum@runestone.net. An offering will be taken for feed my starving children.
The herrlinger family will be in concert at Fron Lutheran in Starbuck today (Sat) @ 7 pm and tomorrow (sun) at 10:45 am.
There will be a sing a long at Immanuel Lutheran church of rural Barrett on July 20th at 7 pm
The tri county horseshoe league will continue to have games at the courts in Donnelly on Tue evenings through Aug. I have also been informed that there will be a ladies sb game on July 25th, this is a makeup date.
The red hatters will have a meeting on July 22nd at the 4-h food stand in Herman at 11 am.
The annual David Day fishing tournament will be held today (Sat) on Lake Minnewaska beginning with registration at 10 am at the water’s edge in Starbuck. The LTD Motorcycle run will be held on July 23rd beginning with registration at 8 am in Monte and traveling though Morris about 3 pm. For more info call Chad Turner at (320) 333-8615.
There will be a work day today (Sat) at Niemakel Lake Park beginning at 8 am to replace the roof of the main shelter ,staining the playground equipment and trimming the trails. For more info call Ed Ellingson at 760-1346
There is a card shower for Wally Giese who turns 80 years young today (sat), cards can be sent to 45294 147th st Morris MN.
LeAnn Van horn and Ben Honzay are engaged to be married on Aug 6th in Morris. Her parents are Clay (Marlene) and Sharon Van Horn.
Marjorie Ellen Mecklenburg passed away on July 11th a son, Loren (Kaylene) and their family is among the family members who survive her. Jeanne Ennen and I were among those who attended her funeral at the First Baptist church in Morris on July 13th. In the eve the Kopacek family and I were among those who attended the rta meeting at the wcahs in Barrett. Enroute to the meeting I stopped to visit Esther Cline at the Barrett Care center. Her husband Ken is the vet’s home in Fergus for the time being. Irene Goldenstein has purchased their home in Donnelly.
The dance group We Gets Up, placed second at the Kiwanis talent contest on July 8th. Justine Huebner is a member of that dance troupe.
Congratulations to Auddy and Islande Sperr who recently won several awards at the owl bb camp held at UMM. MaKenzie Smith was a member of the Iowa Basketball champions at that camp.
Congratulations to Adam Schmidgall, Donnelly who was the winner of $100 Chamber Cash in ppd button drawing.
The following were winners in the am vets drawing during ppd: Heidi Lickels and Jack Fuchs, Morris; Gail Kloos, Deana Heuer, Joe Peterson, and Dr. Pat Burke
Congratulations to Tyler Rouske who was named to the wcc south all-conference team
Steve Fults and I were among those who attended the summer field day the wcroc in Morris on July 8th. Mark Erickson and Brain Kruize are on the advisory board. In the aft I took in the Horizontal grandeur exhibit at the museum and visited some with Wally McCollar. In the eve Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the community supper at Eastside Park. After the supper it was back to Donnelly for a planning meeting about the block party our parish is coordinating on Aug .6th.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the prairie extravaganza at the usfws office in Morris on July 9th afterwards I took in some of other ppd events at Eastside park
On July 10th Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at gslc and later the pancake feed at the Morris fire Hall. After the breakfast I went to the museum for their dedication ceremony Chester Larson and Jeanne Ennen helped cut the ribbon. Later that afternoon Sámi Searle (trail dusters queen) and Natalie Johnston (st co pork ambassador), as well as the threshing Bee royalty were some of the participants in the ppd parade. Maynard Mau pulled the float with his Model A Ford definitely an attention getter! After the parade Hailey Lesmeister (Casey and Daniele) was one of the dancers from footnotes studio that gave a dance performance at the band shell. Enroute home I stopped at Andy Aanerud’s farm for Cammi’s graduation party.
The Donnelly com club had their monthly meeting on July 11th.as we continue to finalize plans for the threshing bee. The buttons are here and will be on sale in the area soon or you can buy one from one of the officers. Remember you can save a dollar by buying in advance. This year’s theme is “Donnelly a great place to live”
Joan & Jerry Kopacek spent Friday and Saturday (July 8-9th) At Luther Crest Bible Camp working the quilt auction. Friday evening they were treated to a pontoon tour of Lake Carlos.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: after a sunny and very hot weekend things cooled off some sun eve after a thunderstorm went through the area causing some minor damage in the area. Small grains and corn are looking very good, the beans are lagging some.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the summer service schedule with services at Kong at 8:30 am and St J at 10:15 am will continue until Aug 21st
GSLC news: July 17th is new member Sun if you wish to join please call 392-5548
The Christian alternative rock group “the city Harmonic” will be appearing at Trinity Lutheran church in Cyrus on July 17th at 7 pm. The concert is free but limited to 250 people so advance reservations are encouraged by calling 287-0409 or e-mailing jmaanum@runestone.net. An offering will be taken for feed my starving children.
The herrlinger family will be in concert at Fron Lutheran in Starbuck today (Sat) @ 7 pm and tomorrow (sun) at 10:45 am.
There will be a sing a long at Immanuel Lutheran church of rural Barrett on July 20th at 7 pm
The tri county horseshoe league will continue to have games at the courts in Donnelly on Tue evenings through Aug. I have also been informed that there will be a ladies sb game on July 25th, this is a makeup date.
The red hatters will have a meeting on July 22nd at the 4-h food stand in Herman at 11 am.
The annual David Day fishing tournament will be held today (Sat) on Lake Minnewaska beginning with registration at 10 am at the water’s edge in Starbuck. The LTD Motorcycle run will be held on July 23rd beginning with registration at 8 am in Monte and traveling though Morris about 3 pm. For more info call Chad Turner at (320) 333-8615.
There will be a work day today (Sat) at Niemakel Lake Park beginning at 8 am to replace the roof of the main shelter ,staining the playground equipment and trimming the trails. For more info call Ed Ellingson at 760-1346
There is a card shower for Wally Giese who turns 80 years young today (sat), cards can be sent to 45294 147th st Morris MN.
LeAnn Van horn and Ben Honzay are engaged to be married on Aug 6th in Morris. Her parents are Clay (Marlene) and Sharon Van Horn.
Marjorie Ellen Mecklenburg passed away on July 11th a son, Loren (Kaylene) and their family is among the family members who survive her. Jeanne Ennen and I were among those who attended her funeral at the First Baptist church in Morris on July 13th. In the eve the Kopacek family and I were among those who attended the rta meeting at the wcahs in Barrett. Enroute to the meeting I stopped to visit Esther Cline at the Barrett Care center. Her husband Ken is the vet’s home in Fergus for the time being. Irene Goldenstein has purchased their home in Donnelly.
The dance group We Gets Up, placed second at the Kiwanis talent contest on July 8th. Justine Huebner is a member of that dance troupe.
Congratulations to Auddy and Islande Sperr who recently won several awards at the owl bb camp held at UMM. MaKenzie Smith was a member of the Iowa Basketball champions at that camp.
Congratulations to Adam Schmidgall, Donnelly who was the winner of $100 Chamber Cash in ppd button drawing.
The following were winners in the am vets drawing during ppd: Heidi Lickels and Jack Fuchs, Morris; Gail Kloos, Deana Heuer, Joe Peterson, and Dr. Pat Burke
Congratulations to Tyler Rouske who was named to the wcc south all-conference team
Steve Fults and I were among those who attended the summer field day the wcroc in Morris on July 8th. Mark Erickson and Brain Kruize are on the advisory board. In the aft I took in the Horizontal grandeur exhibit at the museum and visited some with Wally McCollar. In the eve Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the community supper at Eastside Park. After the supper it was back to Donnelly for a planning meeting about the block party our parish is coordinating on Aug .6th.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the prairie extravaganza at the usfws office in Morris on July 9th afterwards I took in some of other ppd events at Eastside park
On July 10th Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at gslc and later the pancake feed at the Morris fire Hall. After the breakfast I went to the museum for their dedication ceremony Chester Larson and Jeanne Ennen helped cut the ribbon. Later that afternoon Sámi Searle (trail dusters queen) and Natalie Johnston (st co pork ambassador), as well as the threshing Bee royalty were some of the participants in the ppd parade. Maynard Mau pulled the float with his Model A Ford definitely an attention getter! After the parade Hailey Lesmeister (Casey and Daniele) was one of the dancers from footnotes studio that gave a dance performance at the band shell. Enroute home I stopped at Andy Aanerud’s farm for Cammi’s graduation party.
The Donnelly com club had their monthly meeting on July 11th.as we continue to finalize plans for the threshing bee. The buttons are here and will be on sale in the area soon or you can buy one from one of the officers. Remember you can save a dollar by buying in advance. This year’s theme is “Donnelly a great place to live”
Joan & Jerry Kopacek spent Friday and Saturday (July 8-9th) At Luther Crest Bible Camp working the quilt auction. Friday evening they were treated to a pontoon tour of Lake Carlos.
Friday, June 10, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Be sure to check out the community billboard in town for upcoming events.
Weather news: For the first time this spring we have had a week of sunny warm temps that has helped dry things out enough to enable farmers to get some fieldwork and planting done. They finally got my fields planted on Wed. The crops that are up are looking very nice.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: The summer schedule with services at St J @ 8:30 am, and Kong at 10:15 am is now in effect. One change is that there will be joint services on the 26th. Copies of the summer schedule are posted at both churches or you can obtain one from the parish office
VBS day camp will be held on June 12th-14th from 6-8 pm at Kong and with a day trip to Luther Crest on the 15th. Open to students who have completed k-6th grade. Contact the parish office for more info.
GSLC news: Pr. Mike will be holding a bible study after coffee hour throughout the summer. You can contact him at 287-3218 e-mail pastormikehanson@gmail.com
June 19th is new member Sun. coffee money will be given to relay for life
The all state Lutheran choir will be touring throughout MN beginning on June 18th and continuing through June 29th. The closest concert this yr. is at Faith Lutheran in Spicer
Summertime means some sport activities in town. There will be LL games at Aanerud field on Mon and Tue eves at 6 pm until June 21st (with the Rendsville 4-h serving lunch)and ladies sb games on June 16th,22nd,23rd 29th and on July 6th. The tri county horseshoe league also has games at the court in Donnelly by the PO on Tue eves.
The Don Com club will have their monthly meeting on June 13th at the Donnelly Hall.
Dorothy “Dotty” Hilla of Burnsville passed away on May 31st survivors include her niece (Dorothy (Hilla) (Robert) Eisel of Donnelly, she was preceded in death by her husband Don.
Jazzney Star Frank was born to Randy and Kelly Frank on June 2nd. Grandparents are Kenny Frank of Donnelly and Jo Radil of Parkers Prairie, Virgil and Theresa Fults of Morris.
Congratulations to the Morris area h.s boys track team that placed 2nd in the section track meet on May 26th Tyler Rouske is a member of that team
Congratulations to the Morris area h.s girls track team that finished second in the sub section meet; McKenzie Smith, Kourtney Geise and Rebekah Aanerud are members of that team
Congratulations to the following who received honors at the recent instrumental solo and ensemble from the Mahs band either as part of a group and/or individually: Pat Uhpoff; Jim Burke; Alyssa Uhpoff, Amber Recker; Ryan Beyer; Mark Dunn; MaKenzie Smith; Tom Holland
Congratulations to the following who won awards as part of the sub section 21 solo and ensemble contest as either part of a group and/or individually Emily Varnum, Megan Mecklenburg ;MaKenzie Smith; Justin Huebner
Congratulations to the following that were recently installed as officers of the VFW auxiliary; Joan and Jerry Kopacek, Elizabeth Ascheman, Jeanne Ennen and Corrine Flatten
Congratulations to the following mahs scholarship recipients Kendra Speer (4), Natalie Johnston (5), Carrie (2) and Tyler Rouske; Ryan Beyer (2), Emily Varnum, Sami Searle, Haley Henrichs congratulations also to Alex Erickson who won two scholarships at c-a h.s
Congratulations to the mahs students of the quarter (7th grade) Jonna Moser extra mile citizenship (9th grade) Gage Backman (10th grade) Sara Stallman (11th grade) Sydney Beyer
Congratulations to the following who were elected to the mahs student council for 2011-12 Megan Mecklenburg VP sr. class; Sydney Beyer and Bryce Jergenson as regular members.
Congratulations to Nicole Daly who was named to the honor roll at ndss in Wahpeton. Her parents are Paul and Pam grandparents are Nick and Karen
The H-N elementary track and field recently held their 2011 track and field contest. Third grader Kellie Wilts (Doug and Ellen) and Sixth grader Levin Strand won several firsts in their events.
During Memorial Day ceremonies in Hancock a bench was dedicated in memorial park in memory of Kurt Kruize who was killed in Iraq last yr.
I have several more grads to recognize
Emily Varnum (Dave and Melody) (Les and Lyla Cin) (Marilyn Varnum)
Ryan Beyer (Ed and Carol) (Ruth Bentson)
Maren Mathison (Mark and Pam)( Geo and Elaine Harstad)
On June 3rd I stopped in to visit with my aunt Pearl A. Anderson enroute to Morris. Later Les Cin and I were among the many friends and family who attended the graduation ceremonies at MAHS.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I were among those who attended the wam mtg at Kong on June 4th. Dorothy (Libbon) Desens gave a very good presentation about mission to the Muslims in India. There will be no meetings in July or Aug the next one will be on Sept 10th.
Andy Brevig and I attended the st co rep mtg at Detoy’s on June 6th. Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen and Rep Torrey Westrom also attended and talked about the past session and the budget stalemate.
Joann Kopel and I were among those who attended the LL game in Donnelly on June 7th; afterwards I watched some of the tri county horseshoe league action.
Elaine Harstad was among the family and friends who attended the memorial service for Ray Holton at Fron Lutheran church in Starbuck on June 3rd. On June 4th she and George traveled to Rochester for the graduation open house of their granddaughter Maren on June 5th.
Weather news: For the first time this spring we have had a week of sunny warm temps that has helped dry things out enough to enable farmers to get some fieldwork and planting done. They finally got my fields planted on Wed. The crops that are up are looking very nice.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: The summer schedule with services at St J @ 8:30 am, and Kong at 10:15 am is now in effect. One change is that there will be joint services on the 26th. Copies of the summer schedule are posted at both churches or you can obtain one from the parish office
VBS day camp will be held on June 12th-14th from 6-8 pm at Kong and with a day trip to Luther Crest on the 15th. Open to students who have completed k-6th grade. Contact the parish office for more info.
GSLC news: Pr. Mike will be holding a bible study after coffee hour throughout the summer. You can contact him at 287-3218 e-mail pastormikehanson@gmail.com
June 19th is new member Sun. coffee money will be given to relay for life
The all state Lutheran choir will be touring throughout MN beginning on June 18th and continuing through June 29th. The closest concert this yr. is at Faith Lutheran in Spicer
Summertime means some sport activities in town. There will be LL games at Aanerud field on Mon and Tue eves at 6 pm until June 21st (with the Rendsville 4-h serving lunch)and ladies sb games on June 16th,22nd,23rd 29th and on July 6th. The tri county horseshoe league also has games at the court in Donnelly by the PO on Tue eves.
The Don Com club will have their monthly meeting on June 13th at the Donnelly Hall.
Dorothy “Dotty” Hilla of Burnsville passed away on May 31st survivors include her niece (Dorothy (Hilla) (Robert) Eisel of Donnelly, she was preceded in death by her husband Don.
Jazzney Star Frank was born to Randy and Kelly Frank on June 2nd. Grandparents are Kenny Frank of Donnelly and Jo Radil of Parkers Prairie, Virgil and Theresa Fults of Morris.
Congratulations to the Morris area h.s boys track team that placed 2nd in the section track meet on May 26th Tyler Rouske is a member of that team
Congratulations to the Morris area h.s girls track team that finished second in the sub section meet; McKenzie Smith, Kourtney Geise and Rebekah Aanerud are members of that team
Congratulations to the following who received honors at the recent instrumental solo and ensemble from the Mahs band either as part of a group and/or individually: Pat Uhpoff; Jim Burke; Alyssa Uhpoff, Amber Recker; Ryan Beyer; Mark Dunn; MaKenzie Smith; Tom Holland
Congratulations to the following who won awards as part of the sub section 21 solo and ensemble contest as either part of a group and/or individually Emily Varnum, Megan Mecklenburg ;MaKenzie Smith; Justin Huebner
Congratulations to the following that were recently installed as officers of the VFW auxiliary; Joan and Jerry Kopacek, Elizabeth Ascheman, Jeanne Ennen and Corrine Flatten
Congratulations to the following mahs scholarship recipients Kendra Speer (4), Natalie Johnston (5), Carrie (2) and Tyler Rouske; Ryan Beyer (2), Emily Varnum, Sami Searle, Haley Henrichs congratulations also to Alex Erickson who won two scholarships at c-a h.s
Congratulations to the mahs students of the quarter (7th grade) Jonna Moser extra mile citizenship (9th grade) Gage Backman (10th grade) Sara Stallman (11th grade) Sydney Beyer
Congratulations to the following who were elected to the mahs student council for 2011-12 Megan Mecklenburg VP sr. class; Sydney Beyer and Bryce Jergenson as regular members.
Congratulations to Nicole Daly who was named to the honor roll at ndss in Wahpeton. Her parents are Paul and Pam grandparents are Nick and Karen
The H-N elementary track and field recently held their 2011 track and field contest. Third grader Kellie Wilts (Doug and Ellen) and Sixth grader Levin Strand won several firsts in their events.
During Memorial Day ceremonies in Hancock a bench was dedicated in memorial park in memory of Kurt Kruize who was killed in Iraq last yr.
I have several more grads to recognize
Emily Varnum (Dave and Melody) (Les and Lyla Cin) (Marilyn Varnum)
Ryan Beyer (Ed and Carol) (Ruth Bentson)
Maren Mathison (Mark and Pam)( Geo and Elaine Harstad)
On June 3rd I stopped in to visit with my aunt Pearl A. Anderson enroute to Morris. Later Les Cin and I were among the many friends and family who attended the graduation ceremonies at MAHS.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I were among those who attended the wam mtg at Kong on June 4th. Dorothy (Libbon) Desens gave a very good presentation about mission to the Muslims in India. There will be no meetings in July or Aug the next one will be on Sept 10th.
Andy Brevig and I attended the st co rep mtg at Detoy’s on June 6th. Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen and Rep Torrey Westrom also attended and talked about the past session and the budget stalemate.
Joann Kopel and I were among those who attended the LL game in Donnelly on June 7th; afterwards I watched some of the tri county horseshoe league action.
Elaine Harstad was among the family and friends who attended the memorial service for Ray Holton at Fron Lutheran church in Starbuck on June 3rd. On June 4th she and George traveled to Rochester for the graduation open house of their granddaughter Maren on June 5th.
Friday, May 27, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition may 28th –June 3rd
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: It rained off and on most of the weekend so there is a lot of standing water and fields are wet and muddy again. Although the sun came out this week it has been cool and not real conducive for drying. Rain is predicated again this weekend. I talked to my neighbor last week who said they had their corn planted.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: There will be joint services at St J at 8:30 am on May 29th
The summer schedule starts on June 5th with services at St J @ 8:30 am, and Kong at 10:15 am. Copies of the summer schedule are posted at both churches or you can obtain one from the parish office
VBS day camp will be held on June 12th-14th from 6-8 pm at Kong and with a day trip to Luther Crest on the 15th. Open to students who have completed k-6th grade. Contact the parish office for more info.
WAM will meet on June 4th at Kong coffee at 9:30 am program at 10 am, the program will be “mission among the Muslims” Dorothy Dressians will present a program about missionary “KK’ and his work in India among the Muslims. If you have ever wondered what word alone was about but were reluctant to travel to other towns I hope you will take this opportunity to attend a local meeting.
GSLC news: Rev Michael Hanson of Glenwood was installed on May 22nd and will have his first service on May 29th at 9 am.
The service on Palm Sunday and the installation service for Pr. Hanson were taped and are available on a DVD. To purchase one contact John Kirkof at 634-4368 or e-mail jmkkek@yahoo.com
Most Donnelly area business will be closed on Mon due to the Memorial Day holiday and there will be no mail delivery.
On June 6th the red hatters will meet at “a place to be at 1 pm”, the bookmobile will be in town at 3:30 pm, the city council will meet at the council chambers and the Rendsville 4-h will meet at the fire hall both at 7 pm
The st co rep party will meet on June 6th at 6:30 pm at Detoy’s in Morris
Summertime means some sport activities in town. There will be LL games at Aanerud field on Mon and Tue eves at 6 pm (no game on May 30th) until June 21st (with the Rendsville 4-h serving lunch)and ladies sb games on June 9th,16th,22nd,23rd 29th and on July 6th. The tri county horseshoe league also has games at the court in Donnelly by the PO on Tue eves.
Alyssa Pederson was born on Mar 31st to Mike and Stacy Pederson. Grandparents are Jeff and Brenda Volker of Morris, great grandmother is Virene Olson of Morris
Randy Kill of Isanti passed away May 21st. Among the family members that survive him are his parents Butch and Shirley Kill of Donnelly
Congratulations to Cindy (Jeff ) Gulbrandson on winning the people's choice award for the best quilt at the Hoffman quilt show.
Congratulations to Dee Ann Vagge who was named one of the greatest 100 nurses in Iowa. Her parents are Lowell and Barb Simpson
The Morris FFA recently returned home from the state convention with a “boatload” of medals including some Donnelly area kids. The following won medals either individually or as part of a group :Tom Holland (Gold) Sami Searle (Gold , Silver, Bronze) Kaitlin Van Horn (silver ) MaKenzie Smith (silver) Melanie Van Horn (silver) Jake Moser (gold ,bronze) Natalie Johnston( gold ,bronze) Beth Holland (silver bronze (2) Kendra Sperr (gold ,bronze) Cody Eystad (bronze) Tyler Henrichs (bronze) and Bryce Jergenson( bronze)
Please read the tiger tracks column in the May 21st edition of the Morris s-t to see a complete list of their awards too many to mention here.
Congratulations to the mahs track team that recently placed second in the conference and the state true team meets. Tyler Rouske is a member of that team
Congratulations to the euphonium quartet of MAHS Band, for receiving a superior rating at the Solo/Ensemble contest. Mark Dunn is a member of that quartet
Elroy Frank asked me to announce that his wife Loiann Frank is celebrating her 60th birthday on June 4th.
Jim and Lou Eystad traveled to Springfield recently to visit Rev Luther and Sarah Johnson and help Karenna celebrate her birthday
Jim and Lorraine Aanerud and I were among those who attended the benefit for Clay and Melanie Van Horn in Alberta on May 21st.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the installation service and welcoming dinner for Rev Mike Hansen at gs on May 22nd. Later I visited bev Hurlbut at LL, traveled to Alberta for the golden wedding celebration for Ron and Sandy Lemmerman. She and her daughter Terri were Dad’s home care aides for many years. Enroute home I stopped to visit Denny Anderson at his home in Donnelly.
Pearl A. Anderson and I attended the open house at the ambulance garage on May 23rd.
Alan Uhpoff and I were among those who attended the LL game at Aanerud field in Donnelly on May 24th
Next week will be my annual graduation issue if you have a grad you want me to recognize or if you prefer I do not please let me know.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: It rained off and on most of the weekend so there is a lot of standing water and fields are wet and muddy again. Although the sun came out this week it has been cool and not real conducive for drying. Rain is predicated again this weekend. I talked to my neighbor last week who said they had their corn planted.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: There will be joint services at St J at 8:30 am on May 29th
The summer schedule starts on June 5th with services at St J @ 8:30 am, and Kong at 10:15 am. Copies of the summer schedule are posted at both churches or you can obtain one from the parish office
VBS day camp will be held on June 12th-14th from 6-8 pm at Kong and with a day trip to Luther Crest on the 15th. Open to students who have completed k-6th grade. Contact the parish office for more info.
WAM will meet on June 4th at Kong coffee at 9:30 am program at 10 am, the program will be “mission among the Muslims” Dorothy Dressians will present a program about missionary “KK’ and his work in India among the Muslims. If you have ever wondered what word alone was about but were reluctant to travel to other towns I hope you will take this opportunity to attend a local meeting.
GSLC news: Rev Michael Hanson of Glenwood was installed on May 22nd and will have his first service on May 29th at 9 am.
The service on Palm Sunday and the installation service for Pr. Hanson were taped and are available on a DVD. To purchase one contact John Kirkof at 634-4368 or e-mail jmkkek@yahoo.com
Most Donnelly area business will be closed on Mon due to the Memorial Day holiday and there will be no mail delivery.
On June 6th the red hatters will meet at “a place to be at 1 pm”, the bookmobile will be in town at 3:30 pm, the city council will meet at the council chambers and the Rendsville 4-h will meet at the fire hall both at 7 pm
The st co rep party will meet on June 6th at 6:30 pm at Detoy’s in Morris
Summertime means some sport activities in town. There will be LL games at Aanerud field on Mon and Tue eves at 6 pm (no game on May 30th) until June 21st (with the Rendsville 4-h serving lunch)and ladies sb games on June 9th,16th,22nd,23rd 29th and on July 6th. The tri county horseshoe league also has games at the court in Donnelly by the PO on Tue eves.
Alyssa Pederson was born on Mar 31st to Mike and Stacy Pederson. Grandparents are Jeff and Brenda Volker of Morris, great grandmother is Virene Olson of Morris
Randy Kill of Isanti passed away May 21st. Among the family members that survive him are his parents Butch and Shirley Kill of Donnelly
Congratulations to Cindy (Jeff ) Gulbrandson on winning the people's choice award for the best quilt at the Hoffman quilt show.
Congratulations to Dee Ann Vagge who was named one of the greatest 100 nurses in Iowa. Her parents are Lowell and Barb Simpson
The Morris FFA recently returned home from the state convention with a “boatload” of medals including some Donnelly area kids. The following won medals either individually or as part of a group :Tom Holland (Gold) Sami Searle (Gold , Silver, Bronze) Kaitlin Van Horn (silver ) MaKenzie Smith (silver) Melanie Van Horn (silver) Jake Moser (gold ,bronze) Natalie Johnston( gold ,bronze) Beth Holland (silver bronze (2) Kendra Sperr (gold ,bronze) Cody Eystad (bronze) Tyler Henrichs (bronze) and Bryce Jergenson( bronze)
Please read the tiger tracks column in the May 21st edition of the Morris s-t to see a complete list of their awards too many to mention here.
Congratulations to the mahs track team that recently placed second in the conference and the state true team meets. Tyler Rouske is a member of that team
Congratulations to the euphonium quartet of MAHS Band, for receiving a superior rating at the Solo/Ensemble contest. Mark Dunn is a member of that quartet
Elroy Frank asked me to announce that his wife Loiann Frank is celebrating her 60th birthday on June 4th.
Jim and Lou Eystad traveled to Springfield recently to visit Rev Luther and Sarah Johnson and help Karenna celebrate her birthday
Jim and Lorraine Aanerud and I were among those who attended the benefit for Clay and Melanie Van Horn in Alberta on May 21st.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the installation service and welcoming dinner for Rev Mike Hansen at gs on May 22nd. Later I visited bev Hurlbut at LL, traveled to Alberta for the golden wedding celebration for Ron and Sandy Lemmerman. She and her daughter Terri were Dad’s home care aides for many years. Enroute home I stopped to visit Denny Anderson at his home in Donnelly.
Pearl A. Anderson and I attended the open house at the ambulance garage on May 23rd.
Alan Uhpoff and I were among those who attended the LL game at Aanerud field in Donnelly on May 24th
Next week will be my annual graduation issue if you have a grad you want me to recognize or if you prefer I do not please let me know.
Friday, May 13, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition may 14th –May 20th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. I am sorry about all the mistakes I have made lately I plan on implementing some changes that will hopefully eliminate some of them.
Weather news: At the end of last week it had dried out and warmed up enough for many area farmers to get in the field and get some crops in. However it rained all day Sun bringing everything to a halt and unfortunately the forecast calls for more rain this week. I did see one field of grain up already.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: there will be joint services at Kong on May 15th at 11 am with the SS kids singing. It will also be adopted grandparents day with an award ceremony for the ss kids during services.
May 22nd is baccalaureate sun in the parish; there will a brunch at 10 am to recognize them. If you have a grad and have not notified the parish office please do a.s.a.p.
GSLC news: May 15 is new member Sunday, if you would like to join as a regular or associate member please call 392-5548.
Rev Michael Hanson of Glenwood will be installed as pastor of gs on May 22nd during services at 9 am followed by a pot luck dinner. Everyone is welcome to join the celebration.
There will be a benefit for Clay and Melanie Van Horn on May 21st at the community center and park in Alberta. They lost their possessions in a house fire in Dec. Dinner will be from 11-3 (free will donation). There will also be a silent auction, petting zoo, and pony rides.
There will be an open house bridal shower today (Sat) in honor of Becky Smith and Bryan Taffe from 10 a.m. to noon at Faith Lutheran Church, Morris.
New Wine performances continue today (Sat) and tomorrow at first Lutheran. There will a farewell dinner/ program for Rev Ali Boomershine on May 22nd following the 10:45 am services at first Lutheran.
The st co gen soc had their meeting on May 5th at the library, later we enjoyed some cake in honor of the library’s 125th aniv. The next meeting will be on Sept 1st.
Elaine Harstad and I attended the wam mtg at Trinity in Benson on May 7th. Anne Gran gave a very good presentation about her trip to Ethiopia on behalf of LCMC. The next meeting will be on June 4th at Kong. In the aft we attended the funeral for Thelma Leegard at Kong. In between the two events I attended the exotic animal auction at the Web Livestock barn in Benson, visited my cousin Bev Hurlbult at LL, and the graduation open house for Mitchell Heinrich at the Sr. Center in Morris,
The Donnelly community club had a lengthy meeting on May 9th as we continue to make plans for the bee and other events. It was decided to raise the price of admission by a dollar both in advance and at the gate and that next year’s feature would be Oliver. Anyone with ideas for the bee and/or other events is encouraged to talk to one of the officers. The next meeting will be on June 13th.
Due to the large number of events in the past few weeks I have had to withhold some news so this is catch up week.
Congratulations to the following:
The W/H-N Jr. Olympic 16 vb team that took gold at the Minnewaska tournament. Samantha Larson is a member of that team. She also made the honor roll at H-N. Her sister Hannah was a member of the H-N H.S. flute trio that won superior at the district music contest in Morris recently
To: Tara Flaten who was named to the honor role at Hancock H.S.
The stampede 4-h club which won the “snickers” award at the share the fun event held at Hancock on Apr 2nd. There are several Donnelly area 4-h’ers that are members of that club
The mahs boys track team that won their own invitational on Apr 19th and the Marv Meyer invitational on Apr 12th Tyler Rouske is a member of that team and he won the 100 dash at the tiger invitational and 200 dash at the Myer and tiger invitational recently. They finished runner ups in the Monte and Little crow invitational. Tyler was a member of the 4x 200 relay team that took first place. They also won the true track section meet and will be competing in the state tournament.
To John Huebner who took 2nd place 7 in the NCAA pick em contest at mahs
To Dylan Recker who won the local contest for the young American creative patriotic arts award scholarship contest.
To Katie Geise who was one of the winners in the Americanism contest and the speech contest at St. Mary’s school.
To the Old # 1 bowling team which recently won the Hi-Lo league championship. Members of that team include Joan Fults, Deanna Heuer; carol Krummrow, and Judy Hakfer.
To Sydney Beyer who was recently selected to be Ambassador of the Year for the BPA National Torch Awards. She beat out 6,000 other students to win this award
The Morris/CA B boy’s B bb team that recently finished an unbeaten season Tom Holland, Chandler Erickson and Tyler Henrichs are members of that team. MaKenzie Smith and Beth Holland are members of the Morris /CA B GB team that finished 22-1.
To Kody Armstrong on the event of his confirmation on May 1st and for making the honor roll at the West central area high School.
The Morris bb team that won their tourney on Apr. 30th, Alex Erickson is a member of that team. The Morris girls’ sb team finished as runner ups in their tournament Beth Holland and Haley Henrichs are members of that team,
To: Deb Root on her new job as bookkeeper /receptionist at NHAS in Chokio.
To: Ray Kill for winning the 9 pin no tap tournament at the crystal Lanes in Morris.
Janice Halverson, Anna Weispfenning and boys and Beth Larson spent some time over the weekend visiting family and friends in the area.
Margret Larson, Marge Kleinhans and Jane Harstad were among those who were honored UMM recognition dinner at Umm recently
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. I am sorry about all the mistakes I have made lately I plan on implementing some changes that will hopefully eliminate some of them.
Weather news: At the end of last week it had dried out and warmed up enough for many area farmers to get in the field and get some crops in. However it rained all day Sun bringing everything to a halt and unfortunately the forecast calls for more rain this week. I did see one field of grain up already.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: there will be joint services at Kong on May 15th at 11 am with the SS kids singing. It will also be adopted grandparents day with an award ceremony for the ss kids during services.
May 22nd is baccalaureate sun in the parish; there will a brunch at 10 am to recognize them. If you have a grad and have not notified the parish office please do a.s.a.p.
GSLC news: May 15 is new member Sunday, if you would like to join as a regular or associate member please call 392-5548.
Rev Michael Hanson of Glenwood will be installed as pastor of gs on May 22nd during services at 9 am followed by a pot luck dinner. Everyone is welcome to join the celebration.
There will be a benefit for Clay and Melanie Van Horn on May 21st at the community center and park in Alberta. They lost their possessions in a house fire in Dec. Dinner will be from 11-3 (free will donation). There will also be a silent auction, petting zoo, and pony rides.
There will be an open house bridal shower today (Sat) in honor of Becky Smith and Bryan Taffe from 10 a.m. to noon at Faith Lutheran Church, Morris.
New Wine performances continue today (Sat) and tomorrow at first Lutheran. There will a farewell dinner/ program for Rev Ali Boomershine on May 22nd following the 10:45 am services at first Lutheran.
The st co gen soc had their meeting on May 5th at the library, later we enjoyed some cake in honor of the library’s 125th aniv. The next meeting will be on Sept 1st.
Elaine Harstad and I attended the wam mtg at Trinity in Benson on May 7th. Anne Gran gave a very good presentation about her trip to Ethiopia on behalf of LCMC. The next meeting will be on June 4th at Kong. In the aft we attended the funeral for Thelma Leegard at Kong. In between the two events I attended the exotic animal auction at the Web Livestock barn in Benson, visited my cousin Bev Hurlbult at LL, and the graduation open house for Mitchell Heinrich at the Sr. Center in Morris,
The Donnelly community club had a lengthy meeting on May 9th as we continue to make plans for the bee and other events. It was decided to raise the price of admission by a dollar both in advance and at the gate and that next year’s feature would be Oliver. Anyone with ideas for the bee and/or other events is encouraged to talk to one of the officers. The next meeting will be on June 13th.
Due to the large number of events in the past few weeks I have had to withhold some news so this is catch up week.
Congratulations to the following:
The W/H-N Jr. Olympic 16 vb team that took gold at the Minnewaska tournament. Samantha Larson is a member of that team. She also made the honor roll at H-N. Her sister Hannah was a member of the H-N H.S. flute trio that won superior at the district music contest in Morris recently
To: Tara Flaten who was named to the honor role at Hancock H.S.
The stampede 4-h club which won the “snickers” award at the share the fun event held at Hancock on Apr 2nd. There are several Donnelly area 4-h’ers that are members of that club
The mahs boys track team that won their own invitational on Apr 19th and the Marv Meyer invitational on Apr 12th Tyler Rouske is a member of that team and he won the 100 dash at the tiger invitational and 200 dash at the Myer and tiger invitational recently. They finished runner ups in the Monte and Little crow invitational. Tyler was a member of the 4x 200 relay team that took first place. They also won the true track section meet and will be competing in the state tournament.
To John Huebner who took 2nd place 7 in the NCAA pick em contest at mahs
To Dylan Recker who won the local contest for the young American creative patriotic arts award scholarship contest.
To Katie Geise who was one of the winners in the Americanism contest and the speech contest at St. Mary’s school.
To the Old # 1 bowling team which recently won the Hi-Lo league championship. Members of that team include Joan Fults, Deanna Heuer; carol Krummrow, and Judy Hakfer.
To Sydney Beyer who was recently selected to be Ambassador of the Year for the BPA National Torch Awards. She beat out 6,000 other students to win this award
The Morris/CA B boy’s B bb team that recently finished an unbeaten season Tom Holland, Chandler Erickson and Tyler Henrichs are members of that team. MaKenzie Smith and Beth Holland are members of the Morris /CA B GB team that finished 22-1.
To Kody Armstrong on the event of his confirmation on May 1st and for making the honor roll at the West central area high School.
The Morris bb team that won their tourney on Apr. 30th, Alex Erickson is a member of that team. The Morris girls’ sb team finished as runner ups in their tournament Beth Holland and Haley Henrichs are members of that team,
To: Deb Root on her new job as bookkeeper /receptionist at NHAS in Chokio.
To: Ray Kill for winning the 9 pin no tap tournament at the crystal Lanes in Morris.
Janice Halverson, Anna Weispfenning and boys and Beth Larson spent some time over the weekend visiting family and friends in the area.
Margret Larson, Marge Kleinhans and Jane Harstad were among those who were honored UMM recognition dinner at Umm recently
Saturday, May 7, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition may 7th –May 13thx
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. I want to wish my Mom a happy Mother’s day up in heaven.
Weather news: Temps have continued to remain on the cool side during the past week, (there was some snow on the ground Sun am), although temps are forecast to moderate some this week. A few fields in the area have been worked and planted but most farmers are waiting for it to warm up and dry out more,
Corrections: Tom Cress of Isle passed away on Mar 12th among his survivors is his wife LaVonne (Waller) and her family
Lee Eystad had his first communion on Apr 21st his parents are Jacob and Mindy, grandparents are Lee (Duke)and Donna Eystad, Bonnie Haynes , great grandmother is Irene Strand, step grandfather is Don Bahr
STJ/KONG PARISH News: there will be joint services at Kong on May 15th at 11 am with the SS kids singing. It will also be adopted grandparents day with an award ceremony for the ss kids during services.
The May newsletter is out it contains the summer worship schedule extra copies are available in the narthex of both churches.
GSLC news: May 15th is new member Sun if you would like to join the over one hundred of us who have already become a regular or associate member please call 392-5548
The May mission of the month is Lcmc -Ethiopia
GS and Kong both looked very festive on Easter Sunday thanks to everyone who furnished flowers for them. Special thanks also to those who provided the special music in both churches.
There will be a spaghetti supper at Trinity in Cyrus on May 13th at 5:30 PM followed by a concert by “Dakota Road” at 7 pm with desert afterwards
Tickets are now on sale for the “new wine” show at first Lutheran on May 8, 11.14.15 for more info call 589-3242.
The following events are taking place today (Sat):
Wam will meet at Trinity in Benson (700 Nevada Avenue) coffee at 9:30 am program at 10 am .the speaker will be Anne Gran from Alex about her recent trips to Ethiopia
There will be an open house wedding shower for Gerald and Erica Loher III, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kongsvinger Parish Hall, rural Donnelly. All are welcome. His parents are Jerry Jr. and Jody Loher grandparents are Gerald Loher Sr. and Bertha Larson.
There will be an open house for Mitchell Heinrich in honor of his graduation from the “School of Tomorrow” (home school) from 2- 5 pm at the Morris Sr. Center. His parents are Scott and Beth, grandmother is Lillian
The Don Com club will meet on May 9th at 7 pm at the town hall as we continue to make plans for the bee.
Becky Smith and Bryan Taffe are engaged to be married July 23, at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. Becky is the daughter of Dick and Suzanne Smith of Morris, and the granddaughter of Clazina Van Eps and the late Walter Van Eps of Grand Forks and Pauline Smith and the late Donald Smith of Morris. There will be a bridal shower for them on May 14th at Faith in Morris form 10 am –noon.
Thelma Leegard of Hoffman formerly of Donnelly passed away on May 5th. Her funeral is today (Sat) at 4 pm
Apr. 30th I attended the genealogy workshop at the schs, visited some friends at the wwv, the open house at the Christus house and finally managed to get in on the tail end of the St co Humane Soc mtg at the common cup. Enroute home I stopped to visit Denny Anderson at his home in Donnelly. The LCM students who were on the spring break mission trip last month gave a very good presentation about the trip. It was oblivious that the trip made a lasting impression on all of them.
Last week I made one of my frequent stops into McCollar Jewelry to visit with Wally. He said Mary Drips had been by to see him recently she is feeling better now. She told him that there will be a committal service for her brother “Buzzy” at Calvary cemetery in Morris later this year.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at gs on May 1st in the aft I attended the Mitch Kleindl memorial archery shoot at Niemackl Lake Park
Dorothy Jordheim was among those who attended the sweethearts Luncheon at St J on May 1st.
Evelyn Underwood and I were among those who attended the worship services at faith in Morris with Dean Mthethwa from South Africa as the guest speaker
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. I want to wish my Mom a happy Mother’s day up in heaven.
Weather news: Temps have continued to remain on the cool side during the past week, (there was some snow on the ground Sun am), although temps are forecast to moderate some this week. A few fields in the area have been worked and planted but most farmers are waiting for it to warm up and dry out more,
Corrections: Tom Cress of Isle passed away on Mar 12th among his survivors is his wife LaVonne (Waller) and her family
Lee Eystad had his first communion on Apr 21st his parents are Jacob and Mindy, grandparents are Lee (Duke)and Donna Eystad, Bonnie Haynes , great grandmother is Irene Strand, step grandfather is Don Bahr
STJ/KONG PARISH News: there will be joint services at Kong on May 15th at 11 am with the SS kids singing. It will also be adopted grandparents day with an award ceremony for the ss kids during services.
The May newsletter is out it contains the summer worship schedule extra copies are available in the narthex of both churches.
GSLC news: May 15th is new member Sun if you would like to join the over one hundred of us who have already become a regular or associate member please call 392-5548
The May mission of the month is Lcmc -Ethiopia
GS and Kong both looked very festive on Easter Sunday thanks to everyone who furnished flowers for them. Special thanks also to those who provided the special music in both churches.
There will be a spaghetti supper at Trinity in Cyrus on May 13th at 5:30 PM followed by a concert by “Dakota Road” at 7 pm with desert afterwards
Tickets are now on sale for the “new wine” show at first Lutheran on May 8, 11.14.15 for more info call 589-3242.
The following events are taking place today (Sat):
Wam will meet at Trinity in Benson (700 Nevada Avenue) coffee at 9:30 am program at 10 am .the speaker will be Anne Gran from Alex about her recent trips to Ethiopia
There will be an open house wedding shower for Gerald and Erica Loher III, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kongsvinger Parish Hall, rural Donnelly. All are welcome. His parents are Jerry Jr. and Jody Loher grandparents are Gerald Loher Sr. and Bertha Larson.
There will be an open house for Mitchell Heinrich in honor of his graduation from the “School of Tomorrow” (home school) from 2- 5 pm at the Morris Sr. Center. His parents are Scott and Beth, grandmother is Lillian
The Don Com club will meet on May 9th at 7 pm at the town hall as we continue to make plans for the bee.
Becky Smith and Bryan Taffe are engaged to be married July 23, at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. Becky is the daughter of Dick and Suzanne Smith of Morris, and the granddaughter of Clazina Van Eps and the late Walter Van Eps of Grand Forks and Pauline Smith and the late Donald Smith of Morris. There will be a bridal shower for them on May 14th at Faith in Morris form 10 am –noon.
Thelma Leegard of Hoffman formerly of Donnelly passed away on May 5th. Her funeral is today (Sat) at 4 pm
Apr. 30th I attended the genealogy workshop at the schs, visited some friends at the wwv, the open house at the Christus house and finally managed to get in on the tail end of the St co Humane Soc mtg at the common cup. Enroute home I stopped to visit Denny Anderson at his home in Donnelly. The LCM students who were on the spring break mission trip last month gave a very good presentation about the trip. It was oblivious that the trip made a lasting impression on all of them.
Last week I made one of my frequent stops into McCollar Jewelry to visit with Wally. He said Mary Drips had been by to see him recently she is feeling better now. She told him that there will be a committal service for her brother “Buzzy” at Calvary cemetery in Morris later this year.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at gs on May 1st in the aft I attended the Mitch Kleindl memorial archery shoot at Niemackl Lake Park
Dorothy Jordheim was among those who attended the sweethearts Luncheon at St J on May 1st.
Evelyn Underwood and I were among those who attended the worship services at faith in Morris with Dean Mthethwa from South Africa as the guest speaker
Friday, April 22, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Apr 23rd -29th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: There is a saying in MN, that if you do not like the weather, just wait 10 min; it will change. That was the case last week where we went from a high of 75 on Tue. to waking up to snow on the ground on Sat am. Temps have remained cool there is still some snow around here and fields are still very wet.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: Services on Easter Sun will be at 8:30 am (st J) and 11 am (Kong) no s.s. Services will be broadcast on Kmrs at 11 am Apr 24th in memory of Ervin and Leana Smith by Gary and Pat Smith and family
If you have a grad in your family this year please let the parish office know so it can be included in the May newsletter
There will be a May Day luncheon at St J on May 1st at 12:30 pm. There will also be a raffle associated with it. For tickets to the luncheon or to purchase a raffle ticket contact Sandy Dunn at 246-3292 or the parish office
GSLC news: There will be services on Easter sun at 9 am (no SS) at the new church site, with an egg bake afterwards
The glacial ridge conference for the women of the elca spring gathering will be held on Apr 25th at Fron Lutheran church in Starbuck beginning with registration at 4:30 pm for more info or to share rides contact the parish office or call 677-2784
Faith Lutheran in Morris will have a rummage sale on Apr 27th 4-7 pm
The Morris e free church will open from 6 am -9pm on May 5th for those who wish to participate in ndp activities I was told there will be no observance at the library this yr.
The federated church is having a “crane Project” to help the people of Japan today (sat) at the church beginning at 10 am
The st co rep party will meet on Apr 25th at Detoy’s at 6:15 pm
The st co humane soc will have their annual meeting on Apr. 30th at the common cup in Morris beginning at 7 pm
Tickets are now on sale for the new wine show at first Lutheran in May for more info call 589-3242.
Dean Mthethwa from the SW MN companion synod in South Africa will be the speaker at Faith Lutheran in Morris on May 4th at 7 pm
There will be an open house baby shower for Kelly and Randy Frank (expecting a baby girl) on April 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Morris Senior Center. Everyone is welcome. Kelly is the daughter of Virgil and Theresa Fults and Randy is the son of Kenny Frank
The 2nd annual Mitch Kleindl memorial archery shoot will be held at Niemakel Lake Park on Apr. 30th and May 1st. For more info call 808-0447 or 808-4562
There will be a benefit for former Donnelly area resident Sharon Anderson today (Sat) at the Legion in Morris from 5-8 pm. She has had a brain aneurysm and a kidney transplant. Her parents are Shirley Holman and the late Richard Anderson.
There will be a Donnelly girls get together Apr 30th at 1 pm at the culvers restaurant in Rogers MN. Any ladies who have lived in Donnelly area are welcome. For more info call Doddie Williams at 763-477-5360
Citywide garage sales will be held in Donnelly on May 5th and 6th.
St co gen soc mtg May 5th 1:30 pm Morris public library
Correction: in the recent youth wrestling tournaments held in NL-S and in Rochester, Keaton Long competed as a member of the West Central area Little Knights wrestling team and Austin Raths competed as a member of the Morris Area Elem wrestling team.
Fayette Jipson of Chokio passed away on Apr 15th. Family members that survive him include a sister Myrtie Diehl and her family and a sister in law Shirley Henrichs.
Apr 16th I attended the fun expo at the Herman h.s, visited Selma Bruse and took in some of the arts festival at MHS
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the spring fling at St J on Apr. 16th, Palm Sun services at gslc on Apr. 17th, and the community meal at sr. center in Morris on the 18th.
According to the census figures in the last ten years the population of Donnelly declined from 254 to 241.
There is now a public computer and internet connection at HD & co in Donnelly
Congratulations to the w/h-n Jr. Olympic 16 vb team that took gold at the minnewaska tournament Samantha Larson is a member of that team her parents are Jon and Bev grandmother is Bertha.
Rev Michael Hanson of Glenwood has accepted the call to be the pastor of GSLC. He will be installed on May 22nd. He is currently Chaplain at the Glenwood retirement village (grv) and the minnewaska Lutheran home, starbuck.
He is married to Martha (nee Spohr) who is also a pastor. They have two children, Charlie and Arne. Her parents are Chuck and Liz Spohr of Morris. She is currently on leave from call although she has preached at Good Shepard and other churches in the area in recent months.
Congratulations to Tara flaten who was named to the honor role at Hancock H.S.
Congratulations to the stampede 4-h club which won the snickers award at the share the fun event held at Hancock on Apr 2nd several Donnelly area 4-h'ers are members of that club
Congratulations to mahs boys track team that won their own invitational on Apr 19th and the Marv Meyer invitational on Apr 12th Tyler Rouske is a member of that team and he won the 200 dash at the Myer invitational
Congratulations to John Huebner who took 2nd place e in the NCAA pick em contest at mahs His parents are Mark and Mary.
Congratulations to Dylan Recker who won the local contest for the young American creative patriotic arts award scholarship contest. His parents are Roger; Deann Recker grandmother is Marcella Recker
Congratulations to Katie Geise who was one of the winners in the Americanism contest and the speech contest at St. Mary’s school. Her parents are Brain and Holly grandparents are Howard and Ditto
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: There is a saying in MN, that if you do not like the weather, just wait 10 min; it will change. That was the case last week where we went from a high of 75 on Tue. to waking up to snow on the ground on Sat am. Temps have remained cool there is still some snow around here and fields are still very wet.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: Services on Easter Sun will be at 8:30 am (st J) and 11 am (Kong) no s.s. Services will be broadcast on Kmrs at 11 am Apr 24th in memory of Ervin and Leana Smith by Gary and Pat Smith and family
If you have a grad in your family this year please let the parish office know so it can be included in the May newsletter
There will be a May Day luncheon at St J on May 1st at 12:30 pm. There will also be a raffle associated with it. For tickets to the luncheon or to purchase a raffle ticket contact Sandy Dunn at 246-3292 or the parish office
GSLC news: There will be services on Easter sun at 9 am (no SS) at the new church site, with an egg bake afterwards
The glacial ridge conference for the women of the elca spring gathering will be held on Apr 25th at Fron Lutheran church in Starbuck beginning with registration at 4:30 pm for more info or to share rides contact the parish office or call 677-2784
Faith Lutheran in Morris will have a rummage sale on Apr 27th 4-7 pm
The Morris e free church will open from 6 am -9pm on May 5th for those who wish to participate in ndp activities I was told there will be no observance at the library this yr.
The federated church is having a “crane Project” to help the people of Japan today (sat) at the church beginning at 10 am
The st co rep party will meet on Apr 25th at Detoy’s at 6:15 pm
The st co humane soc will have their annual meeting on Apr. 30th at the common cup in Morris beginning at 7 pm
Tickets are now on sale for the new wine show at first Lutheran in May for more info call 589-3242.
Dean Mthethwa from the SW MN companion synod in South Africa will be the speaker at Faith Lutheran in Morris on May 4th at 7 pm
There will be an open house baby shower for Kelly and Randy Frank (expecting a baby girl) on April 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Morris Senior Center. Everyone is welcome. Kelly is the daughter of Virgil and Theresa Fults and Randy is the son of Kenny Frank
The 2nd annual Mitch Kleindl memorial archery shoot will be held at Niemakel Lake Park on Apr. 30th and May 1st. For more info call 808-0447 or 808-4562
There will be a benefit for former Donnelly area resident Sharon Anderson today (Sat) at the Legion in Morris from 5-8 pm. She has had a brain aneurysm and a kidney transplant. Her parents are Shirley Holman and the late Richard Anderson.
There will be a Donnelly girls get together Apr 30th at 1 pm at the culvers restaurant in Rogers MN. Any ladies who have lived in Donnelly area are welcome. For more info call Doddie Williams at 763-477-5360
Citywide garage sales will be held in Donnelly on May 5th and 6th.
St co gen soc mtg May 5th 1:30 pm Morris public library
Correction: in the recent youth wrestling tournaments held in NL-S and in Rochester, Keaton Long competed as a member of the West Central area Little Knights wrestling team and Austin Raths competed as a member of the Morris Area Elem wrestling team.
Fayette Jipson of Chokio passed away on Apr 15th. Family members that survive him include a sister Myrtie Diehl and her family and a sister in law Shirley Henrichs.
Apr 16th I attended the fun expo at the Herman h.s, visited Selma Bruse and took in some of the arts festival at MHS
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the spring fling at St J on Apr. 16th, Palm Sun services at gslc on Apr. 17th, and the community meal at sr. center in Morris on the 18th.
According to the census figures in the last ten years the population of Donnelly declined from 254 to 241.
There is now a public computer and internet connection at HD & co in Donnelly
Congratulations to the w/h-n Jr. Olympic 16 vb team that took gold at the minnewaska tournament Samantha Larson is a member of that team her parents are Jon and Bev grandmother is Bertha.
Rev Michael Hanson of Glenwood has accepted the call to be the pastor of GSLC. He will be installed on May 22nd. He is currently Chaplain at the Glenwood retirement village (grv) and the minnewaska Lutheran home, starbuck.
He is married to Martha (nee Spohr) who is also a pastor. They have two children, Charlie and Arne. Her parents are Chuck and Liz Spohr of Morris. She is currently on leave from call although she has preached at Good Shepard and other churches in the area in recent months.
Congratulations to Tara flaten who was named to the honor role at Hancock H.S.
Congratulations to the stampede 4-h club which won the snickers award at the share the fun event held at Hancock on Apr 2nd several Donnelly area 4-h'ers are members of that club
Congratulations to mahs boys track team that won their own invitational on Apr 19th and the Marv Meyer invitational on Apr 12th Tyler Rouske is a member of that team and he won the 200 dash at the Myer invitational
Congratulations to John Huebner who took 2nd place e in the NCAA pick em contest at mahs His parents are Mark and Mary.
Congratulations to Dylan Recker who won the local contest for the young American creative patriotic arts award scholarship contest. His parents are Roger; Deann Recker grandmother is Marcella Recker
Congratulations to Katie Geise who was one of the winners in the Americanism contest and the speech contest at St. Mary’s school. Her parents are Brain and Holly grandparents are Howard and Ditto
Friday, April 15, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Apr. 16th -22nd
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: The advent of sunny warm temps during the past few days means that most of the snow is gone and the grass is starting to green up and spring is finally here a relief after our long winter. It is still very wet and it will be a while before field work can start.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: The schedule for Holy week is as follows: Joint services at Kong on Palm Sun Apr 17th at 11 am with the ss kids singing, On Apr. 21st (Maundy Thursday) supper at 6 pm at Kong followed by an informal communion service at 7 pm, Apr 22nd, (Good Fri) Luther league pancake supper at St J at 6 pm followed by services at 7 pm. Services on Easter Sun will be at 8:30 am (st J) and 11 am (Kong) no s.s.
St J spring fling is today (sat) from 10:30 am –1 pm
There will again be an Easter Lilly garden in the parish again this year there are sign-up sheets in the narthex of ea. church or you may contact the parish office to order one. You may also purchase one yourself and if you wish you can designate your Lilly to be donated to a nursing home or women’s shelter
Baccalaureate Sun. will be May 22nd if you have a grad in your family this year please let the parish office know so it can be included in the May newsletter
GSLC news: There will be an Easter memorial garden at Good Shepherd on Easter Sun at the church if you would like to buy a flower for it please call 392-5548
The Holy week schedule for Gslc is at follows Palm Sun Apr. 17th first services at the church site at 9 am Maundy Thursday and good Friday services at 7 pm and Easter sun at 9 am (no SS).
The federated church will have their” this and that sale” today (sat) beginning at 9 am
The glacial ridge conference for the women of the elca spring gathering will be held on Apr 25th at Fron Lutheran church in Starbuck beginning with registration at 4:30 pm for more info or to share rides contact the parish office or call 677-2784
Faith Lutheran in Morris will have a rummage sale on Apr 27th
The st co rep party will meet on Apr 25th at Detoy’s at 6:15 pm
Mary Jipson of Chokio passed away on Apr 8th among the family members that survive her is a sister Shirley Henrichs and her family.
Emil Haack of Hoffman passed away on Apr 6th, among the family members that survive her are a sister Arlene Gulbrandson and her family.
Roy Johnson of Keng passed away on Apr. 5th, among the family that survives her is a great granddaughter Kayla (Aaron) Erdahl of Donnelly
Correction: Eugene Carlin of Nevada passed away on Dec 25th.
Congratulations to Keaton Long who as a member of the wca little knights wrestling team finished 2nd at the regional competition held at NL-S. Tristan raths (Scott and Jackie) also competed in that tournament placing 2nd. They both competed at the state tournament in Rochester where Tristan placed 6th and Keaton won once and lost twice
Congratulations to the w-h-n “16s” JO vb team that took first place at the UMM tournament on Apr. 2nd. Samantha Larson is a member of that team. She was also one of the members of the h-n fccla chapter that earned medals at the region 6 star event at Barnesville qualifying her for a trip to the state convention
Congratulations to Danny Ennen who won a motorcycle at grant co choppers open house in Herman on Apr.
The Morris FFA had their annual awards night on Apr. 4th. Sami Searle, Brady Jergenson, Kendra Speer and Natalie Johnston were among those recognized for their work during the past year. Kaitlin Van Horn was elected as sec for the 2011-12 yr.
The st co gen soc had their monthly meeting on Apr 7th the next meeting is on May 5th
Wally McCollar and I attended the funeral or Walt Hokanson at First Lutheran on Apr. 9th. After the funeral I travel out to the site of the gslc to see the progress being made out there. Later in the aft I attended the birthday party for Ron Carlson. In the eve Jim and Lorraine Aanerud and I attended the concert by the two by four family band at the Maes music hall.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at gslc on Apr. 10th. Afterwards the council served cake made by Irene Strand of Donnelly in honor of the church’s first birthday. That eve several friends and family helped Lou celebrate her birthday.
One of the signs of spring is the return of the “snowbirds”. Welcome Home!
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: The advent of sunny warm temps during the past few days means that most of the snow is gone and the grass is starting to green up and spring is finally here a relief after our long winter. It is still very wet and it will be a while before field work can start.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: The schedule for Holy week is as follows: Joint services at Kong on Palm Sun Apr 17th at 11 am with the ss kids singing, On Apr. 21st (Maundy Thursday) supper at 6 pm at Kong followed by an informal communion service at 7 pm, Apr 22nd, (Good Fri) Luther league pancake supper at St J at 6 pm followed by services at 7 pm. Services on Easter Sun will be at 8:30 am (st J) and 11 am (Kong) no s.s.
St J spring fling is today (sat) from 10:30 am –1 pm
There will again be an Easter Lilly garden in the parish again this year there are sign-up sheets in the narthex of ea. church or you may contact the parish office to order one. You may also purchase one yourself and if you wish you can designate your Lilly to be donated to a nursing home or women’s shelter
Baccalaureate Sun. will be May 22nd if you have a grad in your family this year please let the parish office know so it can be included in the May newsletter
GSLC news: There will be an Easter memorial garden at Good Shepherd on Easter Sun at the church if you would like to buy a flower for it please call 392-5548
The Holy week schedule for Gslc is at follows Palm Sun Apr. 17th first services at the church site at 9 am Maundy Thursday and good Friday services at 7 pm and Easter sun at 9 am (no SS).
The federated church will have their” this and that sale” today (sat) beginning at 9 am
The glacial ridge conference for the women of the elca spring gathering will be held on Apr 25th at Fron Lutheran church in Starbuck beginning with registration at 4:30 pm for more info or to share rides contact the parish office or call 677-2784
Faith Lutheran in Morris will have a rummage sale on Apr 27th
The st co rep party will meet on Apr 25th at Detoy’s at 6:15 pm
Mary Jipson of Chokio passed away on Apr 8th among the family members that survive her is a sister Shirley Henrichs and her family.
Emil Haack of Hoffman passed away on Apr 6th, among the family members that survive her are a sister Arlene Gulbrandson and her family.
Roy Johnson of Keng passed away on Apr. 5th, among the family that survives her is a great granddaughter Kayla (Aaron) Erdahl of Donnelly
Correction: Eugene Carlin of Nevada passed away on Dec 25th.
Congratulations to Keaton Long who as a member of the wca little knights wrestling team finished 2nd at the regional competition held at NL-S. Tristan raths (Scott and Jackie) also competed in that tournament placing 2nd. They both competed at the state tournament in Rochester where Tristan placed 6th and Keaton won once and lost twice
Congratulations to the w-h-n “16s” JO vb team that took first place at the UMM tournament on Apr. 2nd. Samantha Larson is a member of that team. She was also one of the members of the h-n fccla chapter that earned medals at the region 6 star event at Barnesville qualifying her for a trip to the state convention
Congratulations to Danny Ennen who won a motorcycle at grant co choppers open house in Herman on Apr.
The Morris FFA had their annual awards night on Apr. 4th. Sami Searle, Brady Jergenson, Kendra Speer and Natalie Johnston were among those recognized for their work during the past year. Kaitlin Van Horn was elected as sec for the 2011-12 yr.
The st co gen soc had their monthly meeting on Apr 7th the next meeting is on May 5th
Wally McCollar and I attended the funeral or Walt Hokanson at First Lutheran on Apr. 9th. After the funeral I travel out to the site of the gslc to see the progress being made out there. Later in the aft I attended the birthday party for Ron Carlson. In the eve Jim and Lorraine Aanerud and I attended the concert by the two by four family band at the Maes music hall.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at gslc on Apr. 10th. Afterwards the council served cake made by Irene Strand of Donnelly in honor of the church’s first birthday. That eve several friends and family helped Lou celebrate her birthday.
One of the signs of spring is the return of the “snowbirds”. Welcome Home!
Friday, April 1, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
h-h-t news
Hello everybody and welcome to another trial edition the Donnelly news. Please remember to let Nick and/or Randy know if you are enjoying this column and want to see it continue.
St J/Kong parish news: Lenten services continue on wed eve at 7 pm alternating between Kong (Apr 6th) and St J (13th) followed by lunch.
There will be joint services at St J on Apr 3rd at 8:30 am, ss will also be held there
West central area word alone ministries will meet on Apr. 2nd at the Minnewaska Lutheran home in Starbuck at 10 am. For more info call 795-2427
There will be a benefit noon meal for family of Burton Strand of Donnelly, on April 3, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Kongsvinger Parish Hall; free will donation. All are welcome!
The Donnelly community club will meet on Apr. 4th at 7 pm at the town hall in Donnelly. .
Also on the 4th the red hatters will meet at “the place to be in Donnelly” at 1:30 pm, the bookmobile will be in town at 3:30, the city council will meet in the council chambers at city hall and the Rendsville 4-h will meet at the fire hall at 7 pm.
The Donnelly council meetings are broadcast on Ch. 6 on the runestone cable system as well as on the web. Go to ris main menu Ch. 6 videos-misc..
A farewell open house for Rev Kristine Braaten- Lee will be held at the Chirtus house in Morris on Apr. 5th from 3-6 pm.
The Stevens county genealogical soc will meet on Apr 7th at 1:30 pm at the library in Morris.
Pederson funeral home will have their spring seminar on Apr 6th at the Old # 1 Southside in Morris at 10 am
The DFD annual fish fry is Apr 15th at the town hall
NHAS is still collecting money to fight hunger you can make a donation at any of their locations.
Richard (Dick) Haupert of Herman passed away on mar 23rd. among the family that survives him is a sister Lois (John (Bud) Anderson of Donnelly. I attended his visitation on the 25th; his sister in law Franchetta was Dad’s home care nurse for several years.
Haroldine Walker passed away on Mar 24th; a nephew Wally McCollar of Morris formerly of Donnelly is among the family members that survive her.
Katelyn Wulf was born on Mar 12th to Byron and Amy Wulf of Hancock, grandparents are Charles and Deb Hacker of Hancock and Doug and Joyce Wulf of Morris great grandmother is Wanda LeSage of Phoenix AZ and VI Wulf of Morris
Congratulations to Landon Strand who finished 5th in discussion at the H-N speech meet at West Central. He also earned a signaling badge at the troop 467 honor court and was also awarded the gold and bronze palm leaf. His brother Levin also earned his signaling merit badge and was promoted to 2nd class.
Thanks to North Star Mutual for the nice tool kit I won at the Delaware annual meeting on Mar 22nd.
Hello everybody and welcome to another trial edition the Donnelly news. Please remember to let Nick and/or Randy know if you are enjoying this column and want to see it continue.
St J/Kong parish news: Lenten services continue on wed eve at 7 pm alternating between Kong (Apr 6th) and St J (13th) followed by lunch.
There will be joint services at St J on Apr 3rd at 8:30 am, ss will also be held there
West central area word alone ministries will meet on Apr. 2nd at the Minnewaska Lutheran home in Starbuck at 10 am. For more info call 795-2427
There will be a benefit noon meal for family of Burton Strand of Donnelly, on April 3, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Kongsvinger Parish Hall; free will donation. All are welcome!
The Donnelly community club will meet on Apr. 4th at 7 pm at the town hall in Donnelly. .
Also on the 4th the red hatters will meet at “the place to be in Donnelly” at 1:30 pm, the bookmobile will be in town at 3:30, the city council will meet in the council chambers at city hall and the Rendsville 4-h will meet at the fire hall at 7 pm.
The Donnelly council meetings are broadcast on Ch. 6 on the runestone cable system as well as on the web. Go to ris main menu Ch. 6 videos-misc..
A farewell open house for Rev Kristine Braaten- Lee will be held at the Chirtus house in Morris on Apr. 5th from 3-6 pm.
The Stevens county genealogical soc will meet on Apr 7th at 1:30 pm at the library in Morris.
Pederson funeral home will have their spring seminar on Apr 6th at the Old # 1 Southside in Morris at 10 am
The DFD annual fish fry is Apr 15th at the town hall
NHAS is still collecting money to fight hunger you can make a donation at any of their locations.
Richard (Dick) Haupert of Herman passed away on mar 23rd. among the family that survives him is a sister Lois (John (Bud) Anderson of Donnelly. I attended his visitation on the 25th; his sister in law Franchetta was Dad’s home care nurse for several years.
Haroldine Walker passed away on Mar 24th; a nephew Wally McCollar of Morris formerly of Donnelly is among the family members that survive her.
Katelyn Wulf was born on Mar 12th to Byron and Amy Wulf of Hancock, grandparents are Charles and Deb Hacker of Hancock and Doug and Joyce Wulf of Morris great grandmother is Wanda LeSage of Phoenix AZ and VI Wulf of Morris
Congratulations to Landon Strand who finished 5th in discussion at the H-N speech meet at West Central. He also earned a signaling badge at the troop 467 honor court and was also awarded the gold and bronze palm leaf. His brother Levin also earned his signaling merit badge and was promoted to 2nd class.
Thanks to North Star Mutual for the nice tool kit I won at the Delaware annual meeting on Mar 22nd.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
m s-t news
Next edition Mar 19th-25th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. This week’s edition is dedicated to the memory of my mom who passed away Mar 14, 1994
Weather news: After what (hopefully) was winter’s last hurrah over the weekend spring may finally be on the way as temps are starting to moderate and the snow is melting some. Many activates over the weekend were canceled and /or ppd. due to blizzard conditions on Fri eve and Sat no travel was advised for a while and some roads in the area were closed. After digging out for the umpteenth time this winter on Tue I parked my tr. in the shed with the hope that I will not need to do that anymore. Thanks to my neighbors and friends for blowing out my driveway and the other help they gave me this winter.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: Lenten services continue each week alternating between Kong (23rd) and St J (30th) ` at 7 pm with a lunch to follow The offering will be used for the cups of compassion; the lunch money will be used for the elca Malaria inactive. The Lenten quarter offering will divided between the SA and Red Cross for flood relief
The KLCW birthday dinner will be held on Mar 20th following services about noon. Dinner is potluck, please furnish a hot dish or salad, desert will be furnished.
There will be joint services at St J on Mar 27th at 11 am with the ss kids singing.
GSLC news: services will continue to be held in the cougar room at the Prairie Inn in Morris at 9 am until the planned move to the church site on 480th avenue on palm sun Apr. 17th
The Mar mission of the month is the Lutheran theological seminary in Brookings SD, the lunch money during the month will be given to the Aaron Luthi benefit.
Lenten services continue at St J of rural starbuck with supper at 6 pm and services at 7 pm
Mar 20th is new member Sun this will be your last chance to become a charter member
St Pat’s day dinner at assumption Catholic Church Morris on Mar 20th from 11 am until the food is gone.
Grief share program begins on Mar 21st at 6:45 pm at the Morris E Free Church and continues for the next 13 weeks
Earl Severance of Herman passed away on Mar 4th. A sister Arlys (George) Pederson of Donnelly is among the family members that survive her.
Susan Kay Pickett passed away on Feb 8th. Her mother Alice (devick) Hallman is among the family members that survive her
Ruth Busse of Appleton passed away on Mar 10th. Among the family members that survive her, is her son Jim (Julie) Busse of Appleton
Julette Banister of Donnelly passed away on Mar 10th in TX her funeral will be held today (sat) at 11 am at Kong.
There will be an open house baby shower for Angela Halbe and Cody Rutherford, today (Saturday), from 2 to 4 .m., First Lutheran Church Morris. A baby boy is on the way. Her parents are Steve and Jeanne, grandmother is Arlene Gulbrandson
Congratulations to: Thelma Leegard who named queen of the good Sam home in Hoffman on Feb. 14th;
Congratulations to the h-n usat team that finished 2nd in st Cloud. Keaton Long and Levin Strand are members of that team;
Congratulations to Samantha Larson who was named to the honor roll at h-n h.s.
Congratulations to Brady cardwell who won third place in the weboles division of the cub scouts annual pinewood derby on Feb. 13th at heartland motors,
Congratulations to the h-n FFA crop team that finished 5th in the Holdindgford competition, Landon Strand is a member of that team and he finished 10th in individual competition.
Congratulations to hair reflections (Amy Kloos) and Coldwell banker/crown realty (Kelly Frank) who recently became members of the Morris area chamber of commerce
On 10 March the Kopacek family attended the funeral in Robinsdale MN for their cousin Jessica Vallis who was killed by a drunk driver 5 March. Jessica was a family member of the late Leonard Aanerud of Donnelly
Verle Dunn and I attended the annual open house and dinner at Pederson’s agri serv in Herman on Mar 11th. After dinner I attended the open house at Larson’s farm supply, visited with Selma Bruse at her apt. and finished the day by attending the Kmrs/kkok spring expo at the Lee center.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at GSLC on Mar 13th. After lunch I attended services at First Lutheran where I had an opportunity to hear seminarian Erik Rundquist preach. After church I spent some time visiting at the wwv before heading to Cyrus for the Glacial Ridge conference assembly at Trinity Lutheran church. Erik is one of the seminarians the conference is sponsoring.
Rev Joyce Graue and Rev Linda Petersen of the synod office spoke about some of the ministries and happenings in the synod office and our companion synod in South Africa. Jerry Wright chairman of the LCM-Morris board talked about some the changes that will be occurring with the ministry as they transition from being directly connected to the LCM of Minnesota campus ministry to becoming a standalone ministry that will employ the Campus Pastor with annual grants from LCMM and SW MN Synod to support the program. Rev Kristine Lee Braaten has accepted a call to Northfield and will be leaving in mid Apr. there will be a farewell party for her on Apr 5th at the Christus house in Morris
Arlene Henrichs of Hoffman and I visited Bev Hurlbut at LL during the past week.
While shopping in sv on Mar 15th I ran into my former neighbors Delano and Linda Meyer of Chokio who were enroute home after spending several months doing mission work in Africa. Later I attended the visitation for Tammy McNally at the funeral home. Her brother and sister in law are friends of mine.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. This week’s edition is dedicated to the memory of my mom who passed away Mar 14, 1994
Weather news: After what (hopefully) was winter’s last hurrah over the weekend spring may finally be on the way as temps are starting to moderate and the snow is melting some. Many activates over the weekend were canceled and /or ppd. due to blizzard conditions on Fri eve and Sat no travel was advised for a while and some roads in the area were closed. After digging out for the umpteenth time this winter on Tue I parked my tr. in the shed with the hope that I will not need to do that anymore. Thanks to my neighbors and friends for blowing out my driveway and the other help they gave me this winter.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: Lenten services continue each week alternating between Kong (23rd) and St J (30th) ` at 7 pm with a lunch to follow The offering will be used for the cups of compassion; the lunch money will be used for the elca Malaria inactive. The Lenten quarter offering will divided between the SA and Red Cross for flood relief
The KLCW birthday dinner will be held on Mar 20th following services about noon. Dinner is potluck, please furnish a hot dish or salad, desert will be furnished.
There will be joint services at St J on Mar 27th at 11 am with the ss kids singing.
GSLC news: services will continue to be held in the cougar room at the Prairie Inn in Morris at 9 am until the planned move to the church site on 480th avenue on palm sun Apr. 17th
The Mar mission of the month is the Lutheran theological seminary in Brookings SD, the lunch money during the month will be given to the Aaron Luthi benefit.
Lenten services continue at St J of rural starbuck with supper at 6 pm and services at 7 pm
Mar 20th is new member Sun this will be your last chance to become a charter member
St Pat’s day dinner at assumption Catholic Church Morris on Mar 20th from 11 am until the food is gone.
Grief share program begins on Mar 21st at 6:45 pm at the Morris E Free Church and continues for the next 13 weeks
Earl Severance of Herman passed away on Mar 4th. A sister Arlys (George) Pederson of Donnelly is among the family members that survive her.
Susan Kay Pickett passed away on Feb 8th. Her mother Alice (devick) Hallman is among the family members that survive her
Ruth Busse of Appleton passed away on Mar 10th. Among the family members that survive her, is her son Jim (Julie) Busse of Appleton
Julette Banister of Donnelly passed away on Mar 10th in TX her funeral will be held today (sat) at 11 am at Kong.
There will be an open house baby shower for Angela Halbe and Cody Rutherford, today (Saturday), from 2 to 4 .m., First Lutheran Church Morris. A baby boy is on the way. Her parents are Steve and Jeanne, grandmother is Arlene Gulbrandson
Congratulations to: Thelma Leegard who named queen of the good Sam home in Hoffman on Feb. 14th;
Congratulations to the h-n usat team that finished 2nd in st Cloud. Keaton Long and Levin Strand are members of that team;
Congratulations to Samantha Larson who was named to the honor roll at h-n h.s.
Congratulations to Brady cardwell who won third place in the weboles division of the cub scouts annual pinewood derby on Feb. 13th at heartland motors,
Congratulations to the h-n FFA crop team that finished 5th in the Holdindgford competition, Landon Strand is a member of that team and he finished 10th in individual competition.
Congratulations to hair reflections (Amy Kloos) and Coldwell banker/crown realty (Kelly Frank) who recently became members of the Morris area chamber of commerce
On 10 March the Kopacek family attended the funeral in Robinsdale MN for their cousin Jessica Vallis who was killed by a drunk driver 5 March. Jessica was a family member of the late Leonard Aanerud of Donnelly
Verle Dunn and I attended the annual open house and dinner at Pederson’s agri serv in Herman on Mar 11th. After dinner I attended the open house at Larson’s farm supply, visited with Selma Bruse at her apt. and finished the day by attending the Kmrs/kkok spring expo at the Lee center.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at GSLC on Mar 13th. After lunch I attended services at First Lutheran where I had an opportunity to hear seminarian Erik Rundquist preach. After church I spent some time visiting at the wwv before heading to Cyrus for the Glacial Ridge conference assembly at Trinity Lutheran church. Erik is one of the seminarians the conference is sponsoring.
Rev Joyce Graue and Rev Linda Petersen of the synod office spoke about some of the ministries and happenings in the synod office and our companion synod in South Africa. Jerry Wright chairman of the LCM-Morris board talked about some the changes that will be occurring with the ministry as they transition from being directly connected to the LCM of Minnesota campus ministry to becoming a standalone ministry that will employ the Campus Pastor with annual grants from LCMM and SW MN Synod to support the program. Rev Kristine Lee Braaten has accepted a call to Northfield and will be leaving in mid Apr. there will be a farewell party for her on Apr 5th at the Christus house in Morris
Arlene Henrichs of Hoffman and I visited Bev Hurlbut at LL during the past week.
While shopping in sv on Mar 15th I ran into my former neighbors Delano and Linda Meyer of Chokio who were enroute home after spending several months doing mission work in Africa. Later I attended the visitation for Tammy McNally at the funeral home. Her brother and sister in law are friends of mine.
Friday, February 25, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Feb 26th- Mar 4th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: after enjoying several weeks of respite, winter made a comeback on sun with about 11” of snow in our area and blowing and drifting giving snow removal equipment another good workout. The saving grace has been that temps have remained above 0.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: there will be joint services at Kong at 11 am on Feb 27th with the ss kids singing. Services will also be broadcast on kmrs at 11 am in memory of Wilbur Gulbrandson by Arlene Gulbrandson and family
GSLC news: There will be a cleanup day at the new gslc church site today (sat) @ 9 am. Everyone is welcome to come join the fun. For more info call 589-1461.
Dr. Terry Moretson of "answers in genesis" will be the guest speaker for a series of meetings “not ashamed” at the mahs auditorium on Feb 27 and the hosanna worship center in Morris on the 28th. Events begin on the 27th with a music worship program at 9:30 am followed by a program at 10:30 am and continuing at 6 and 7:30 pm. On the 28th programs are at 11 am (grades k-6), 12:45 pm (grades 7-12) and concludes with two programs at 6 and 7:30 pm. This event is sponsored by the Morris e- Free Church, hosanna worship center and Morris community church. For more info call 589-2808 or e-mail bart@mefc.net
Frank runyeon will present a performance of the “letter of James” at Assumption Catholic Church on Feb 27 at 2 pm free will offering.
WAM will meet on March 5, at the Minnewaska Lutheran Home with coffee at 9:30 am program at 10 am. The speaker will be Pr. Julie Smith, from the Institute for Lutheran Theology, the new seminary in Brookings, S.D. She will also be the guest speaker at gslc on Mar 6th.
There will be an open house in honor of gert Brandt’s 90th birthday today (Sat) from 1-3 pm at the Glenwood Lutheran church in Glenwood. No gifts please. She is a former Donnelly area resident.
The bookmobile will be in Donnelly on Mar 7th and 21st from 3:30-3:50 pm
The st co rep party convention will be held on Mar 4th at the Legion in Morris beginning with registration at 6:30 pm meeting at 7 pm
The st co gen soc will have their first meeting of the year on Mar 3 at 1:30 pm at the library in Morris. Due to a scheduling conflict the meeting will be held in the gen room.
Allisia Melberg will present a program “Researching Families in West Central Minnesota” at the st co museum on Mar 5th at 10 am. For more info call the museum at 589-1719
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The don city council will meet in the council rooms in Donnelly on Mar 7th at 7 pm
The Rendsville 4-h club will meet on Mar 7th at 7 pm in the fire hall meeting room
The red hatters will meet at “a place to be” on Mar 7th at 1 pm. Bring your favorite flower seed packet. They will also have their st pat’s day party at “Denny’s” in Herman on the 17th @ 1:30 pm for pie day Dutch treat.
Area townships will have their annual meetings on Mar 8th, Donnelly twp. will meet at fire hall in Donnelly, Rendsville and most others at their town halls. Check with you local town clerk or the county auditor’s office for specific meeting places and times.
Congratulations to Brady Gillespie, and chandler Erickson who were winners at the bpa region contest from C-A h.s
Congratulations to Steve Engebly who was honored for 28 yrs. of service to the Hoffman fire dept..
Congratulations to the wca little knights wrestling team that won their own tournament .Keaton long is a member of that team.
Congratulations to the following students who elected to participate in SW MN MN band directors honor band in Marshall on Jan 22nd amber Recker (9th and 10th) and john huebner (7& 8th).
Congratulations to the m/ca7th grade girls’ bb team that recently completed an undefeated season, Madison wevely and Becca Holland are members of that team.
Congratulations to Chester Larson who was recently reelected to the fsa board in Morris.
congratulations to pat (mark) smith who was recently appointed as the Donnelly are rep to the st co ext. board
This is FFA week and I counted about 20 kids from the Donnelly area among the 80 members of the Morris h.s FFA chapter listed in the supplement to the paper. , including these officers Sami Searle sec Natalie Johnston VP Kendra Speer parliamentarian. Congratulations to the following FFA teams on their recent accomplishments. The Ag issues team placed first in the cde at the state, Kaitlin van horn is a member of that team, the general livestock teams finished 6th Natalie Johnston is a member of that team, the horse team finished 2nd Sami Searle is a member of that team. Sami also finished first in the district FFA proficiency applications for regional judging and interviews. Kendra Speer also won first in agribusiness service placement proficiency and Natalie Johnston was also first in sheep production placement proficiency. Kendra, Kaitlin, and Natalie were also among those earned state degree and Kendra will be considered for region 3 stars in agri- business award
Congratulations to the Morris FFA Ag knowledge bowl team which finished first at the skills fest in Willmar on Feb 10th. Jake Moser and Natalie Johnston are members of that team.
This also the 100th anniversary of the boy scouts of America several Donnelly area boys are among the members of the Morris troop.
The don community club and the st co gen soc were two of the exhibitors at the nonprofit expo at the armory on Feb 17th. Earlier in the day I visited some friends at the WWV.
Michelle Papesh and I visited my cousin Bev Hurlbult at LL in Morris on Mar 18th.
Jon and Joan Kopeck and I attended the retirement party of Lyle Miller at the Morris sr. center on Mar 18th. His daughter is Lori Mau of Donnelly. Later I traveled to Herman for the visitation for LaVern Wilts. His granddaughter Carrie was the 2009-2010 little Miss Donnelly princes. Jim and Lou Eystad attended his funeral on Feb 19th at Bethel in Herman.
Jon and Joan Kopacek attended the annual meeting of Luther Crest at Alex on Feb 13th.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at gslc on Feb 20th and the bible study afterwards. It was announced that they will join with members of st j of rural starbuck for Lenten services this year at St J .Later Andy Brevig and I attended the Niemackl lake park fund raising breakfast at the Legion in Herman. We also attended the st co rep central committee meeting at Detoy’s on Feb 21st. at the meeting a flier was passed around announcing a lakes area tea party event to be held today (sat) from 10 am –noon at the Broadway ballroom in Alex. For more info call 320-491-1655. After the meeting I attended the visitation for Marcella Hotovey at the funeral home. Her daughter Cindy is a schoolmate of mine.
I received the following info from the Kopacek family: Leif Andersen in Denmark writes that he would like to start a correspondence with the descendants of Chris [1881-1954] and Marie (Andersen) [1886-1868] Nelsen who lived in Morris. Some of their 8 children were: Florence (Mrs. Alvin Olson), Raymond, Wilbur, Clarence, Bernard, and Robert. If you are a relative or know somebody who is you can call Joan at 246-3381 or let me know I will pass the info along.
Pearl A. Anderson spent some time recently visiting her daughter and son in law Harold and Nancy sair
Jim and Lou Eystad have been busy attending birthday parties in the last week. They along with other family and friends helped her aunt Marlys Alm celebrate her birthday last week at her house. The event was hosted by her children. On Feb 19th they were at a birthday party for Jeanne and Brennia Sanasack at the Prairie Inn in Morris. They also helped Lillian halbakken celebrate her 85th birthday this week. She is out of the hosp.
for those of you with on line access I have created a short survey that I hope youw ill take the time to fill out http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J3HHTVV
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: after enjoying several weeks of respite, winter made a comeback on sun with about 11” of snow in our area and blowing and drifting giving snow removal equipment another good workout. The saving grace has been that temps have remained above 0.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: there will be joint services at Kong at 11 am on Feb 27th with the ss kids singing. Services will also be broadcast on kmrs at 11 am in memory of Wilbur Gulbrandson by Arlene Gulbrandson and family
GSLC news: There will be a cleanup day at the new gslc church site today (sat) @ 9 am. Everyone is welcome to come join the fun. For more info call 589-1461.
Dr. Terry Moretson of "answers in genesis" will be the guest speaker for a series of meetings “not ashamed” at the mahs auditorium on Feb 27 and the hosanna worship center in Morris on the 28th. Events begin on the 27th with a music worship program at 9:30 am followed by a program at 10:30 am and continuing at 6 and 7:30 pm. On the 28th programs are at 11 am (grades k-6), 12:45 pm (grades 7-12) and concludes with two programs at 6 and 7:30 pm. This event is sponsored by the Morris e- Free Church, hosanna worship center and Morris community church. For more info call 589-2808 or e-mail bart@mefc.net
Frank runyeon will present a performance of the “letter of James” at Assumption Catholic Church on Feb 27 at 2 pm free will offering.
WAM will meet on March 5, at the Minnewaska Lutheran Home with coffee at 9:30 am program at 10 am. The speaker will be Pr. Julie Smith, from the Institute for Lutheran Theology, the new seminary in Brookings, S.D. She will also be the guest speaker at gslc on Mar 6th.
There will be an open house in honor of gert Brandt’s 90th birthday today (Sat) from 1-3 pm at the Glenwood Lutheran church in Glenwood. No gifts please. She is a former Donnelly area resident.
The bookmobile will be in Donnelly on Mar 7th and 21st from 3:30-3:50 pm
The st co rep party convention will be held on Mar 4th at the Legion in Morris beginning with registration at 6:30 pm meeting at 7 pm
The st co gen soc will have their first meeting of the year on Mar 3 at 1:30 pm at the library in Morris. Due to a scheduling conflict the meeting will be held in the gen room.
Allisia Melberg will present a program “Researching Families in West Central Minnesota” at the st co museum on Mar 5th at 10 am. For more info call the museum at 589-1719
.
The don city council will meet in the council rooms in Donnelly on Mar 7th at 7 pm
The Rendsville 4-h club will meet on Mar 7th at 7 pm in the fire hall meeting room
The red hatters will meet at “a place to be” on Mar 7th at 1 pm. Bring your favorite flower seed packet. They will also have their st pat’s day party at “Denny’s” in Herman on the 17th @ 1:30 pm for pie day Dutch treat.
Area townships will have their annual meetings on Mar 8th, Donnelly twp. will meet at fire hall in Donnelly, Rendsville and most others at their town halls. Check with you local town clerk or the county auditor’s office for specific meeting places and times.
Congratulations to Brady Gillespie, and chandler Erickson who were winners at the bpa region contest from C-A h.s
Congratulations to Steve Engebly who was honored for 28 yrs. of service to the Hoffman fire dept..
Congratulations to the wca little knights wrestling team that won their own tournament .Keaton long is a member of that team.
Congratulations to the following students who elected to participate in SW MN MN band directors honor band in Marshall on Jan 22nd amber Recker (9th and 10th) and john huebner (7& 8th).
Congratulations to the m/ca7th grade girls’ bb team that recently completed an undefeated season, Madison wevely and Becca Holland are members of that team.
Congratulations to Chester Larson who was recently reelected to the fsa board in Morris.
congratulations to pat (mark) smith who was recently appointed as the Donnelly are rep to the st co ext. board
This is FFA week and I counted about 20 kids from the Donnelly area among the 80 members of the Morris h.s FFA chapter listed in the supplement to the paper. , including these officers Sami Searle sec Natalie Johnston VP Kendra Speer parliamentarian. Congratulations to the following FFA teams on their recent accomplishments. The Ag issues team placed first in the cde at the state, Kaitlin van horn is a member of that team, the general livestock teams finished 6th Natalie Johnston is a member of that team, the horse team finished 2nd Sami Searle is a member of that team. Sami also finished first in the district FFA proficiency applications for regional judging and interviews. Kendra Speer also won first in agribusiness service placement proficiency and Natalie Johnston was also first in sheep production placement proficiency. Kendra, Kaitlin, and Natalie were also among those earned state degree and Kendra will be considered for region 3 stars in agri- business award
Congratulations to the Morris FFA Ag knowledge bowl team which finished first at the skills fest in Willmar on Feb 10th. Jake Moser and Natalie Johnston are members of that team.
This also the 100th anniversary of the boy scouts of America several Donnelly area boys are among the members of the Morris troop.
The don community club and the st co gen soc were two of the exhibitors at the nonprofit expo at the armory on Feb 17th. Earlier in the day I visited some friends at the WWV.
Michelle Papesh and I visited my cousin Bev Hurlbult at LL in Morris on Mar 18th.
Jon and Joan Kopeck and I attended the retirement party of Lyle Miller at the Morris sr. center on Mar 18th. His daughter is Lori Mau of Donnelly. Later I traveled to Herman for the visitation for LaVern Wilts. His granddaughter Carrie was the 2009-2010 little Miss Donnelly princes. Jim and Lou Eystad attended his funeral on Feb 19th at Bethel in Herman.
Jon and Joan Kopacek attended the annual meeting of Luther Crest at Alex on Feb 13th.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at gslc on Feb 20th and the bible study afterwards. It was announced that they will join with members of st j of rural starbuck for Lenten services this year at St J .Later Andy Brevig and I attended the Niemackl lake park fund raising breakfast at the Legion in Herman. We also attended the st co rep central committee meeting at Detoy’s on Feb 21st. at the meeting a flier was passed around announcing a lakes area tea party event to be held today (sat) from 10 am –noon at the Broadway ballroom in Alex. For more info call 320-491-1655. After the meeting I attended the visitation for Marcella Hotovey at the funeral home. Her daughter Cindy is a schoolmate of mine.
I received the following info from the Kopacek family: Leif Andersen in Denmark writes that he would like to start a correspondence with the descendants of Chris [1881-1954] and Marie (Andersen) [1886-1868] Nelsen who lived in Morris. Some of their 8 children were: Florence (Mrs. Alvin Olson), Raymond, Wilbur, Clarence, Bernard, and Robert. If you are a relative or know somebody who is you can call Joan at 246-3381 or let me know I will pass the info along.
Pearl A. Anderson spent some time recently visiting her daughter and son in law Harold and Nancy sair
Jim and Lou Eystad have been busy attending birthday parties in the last week. They along with other family and friends helped her aunt Marlys Alm celebrate her birthday last week at her house. The event was hosted by her children. On Feb 19th they were at a birthday party for Jeanne and Brennia Sanasack at the Prairie Inn in Morris. They also helped Lillian halbakken celebrate her 85th birthday this week. She is out of the hosp.
for those of you with on line access I have created a short survey that I hope youw ill take the time to fill out http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J3HHTVV
Friday, February 18, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Feb 19th -25th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: after months of ice, snow, and bitter cold it was nice to get a respite from winter during the past week. After bottoming out at about -20 last Thursday eve temps began to rise and have been in the ‘30’s and ‘40’s ever since melting some of the snow around here and giving snow removal equipment and their operators a well-deserved rest. Well temps are forecast to cool down some later this week they will still be comfortably above 0
STJ/KONG PARISH News: there will be joint services at Kong at 11 am on Feb 27th with the ss kids singing. Services will also be broadcast on kmrs at 11 am
There are still two Lutheran worship broadcast dates left to sponsor on kmrs for our parish. If you wish to sponsor one in honor or memory of someone please contact the parish office
The Feb parish newsletter is now out extra copies are available in the narthex of each church.
GSLC news: Feb 20th is new member Sun. if you want to become a full or associate member call 392-5548
There will be a cleanup day at the gslc church site on Feb 26th @ 9 am
St Mary’s school in Morris will have their annual dinner and auction today (sat) at old #1 Southside in Morris beginning with a social hour at 5:30 pm dinner at 6 pm
Dr. Terry Moretson of "answers in genesis" will be the guest speaker for a series of meetings “not ashamed” at the mahs auditorium on Feb 27 and the hosanna worship center in Morris on the 28th. Events begin on the 27th with a music worship program at 9:30 am followed by a program at 10:30 am and continuing at 6 and 7:30 pm. On the 28th programs are at 11 am (grades k-6), 12:45 pm (grades 7-12) and concludes with two programs at 6 and 7:30 pm. This event is sponsored by the Morris e- Free Church, hosanna worship center and Morris community church. For more info call 589-2808 or e-mail bart@mefc.net
Thrivent members can obtain special discount on the play Jesus Christ superstar at the Chanhassen dinner theatre Tue-Thursday eves during the show’s run through July 30th. For more info call 1-800-4836 or log on to mythrivent.
The bookmobile will be in Donnelly on Feb. 21st and Mar 7th from 3:30-3:50 pm
The st co rep party executive committee will have a meeting at Detoy’s in Morris at 6 pm on Feb 21st. The party convention will be held on Mar 4th at the Legion in Morris beginning with registration at 6:30 pm meeting at 7 pm
The 2011 RTA telephone books are now out. Extra copies are available at HD & co in Donnelly, the RTA offices in Hoffman and other places in their service area.
Niemakel Lake Park board will have their annual fund raising pancake breakfast on Feb 20th from 10:30 am- 1 pm at the legion in Herman. When I talked to one of the board members after the park day last year he indicated that future plans for the park include making it more handicapped accessible.
The don co-op will have their annual meeting on Feb 25th beginning with a noon meal at the Donnelly hall
The st co gen soc will have their first meeting of the year on Mar 3 at 1:30 pm at the library in Morris.
The po in Donnelly will be closed on Feb 21st due to the president’s day holiday.
There will be an open house in honor of gert Brandt’s 90th birthday on Feb 26th from 1-3 pm at the Glenwood Lutheran church in Glenwood. No gifts please. She is a former Donnelly area resident.
Larry Lent of brotten passed away on Feb 2nd. A brother dale (Pam) Lent of Donnelly is among the family members that survive him
Congratulations to ashely Mecklenburg who was one of the students recognized for academic excellence at Alex tech
Congratulations to following student who won blue ribbons at the recent Mhs science fair Brady and Bryce Jergenson, gage Backman ,Beth and Becca Holland Justine huebner Tim Uhpoff, Carly Gullickson, madison wevely, Mathew Athey
Congratulations to Justin Johnston who recently received a pork check off, pioneer hi bred and pic scholarship. He is a student at the U of MN his parents are Lee & Judy
Congratulations to Tara flaten who was named to the honor roll at Hancock h.s.
Andy Brevig and I attended the benefit for Brandon thorson at the Legion in Morris on Feb 12th at the legion. If you could not attend but wish to help you can send a donation to the Brandon thorson fund c/0 Hometown community bank, Cyrus MN 56323 or there are collection jars at sv,
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at gs on Feb 13th. In the aft I attended the annual meeting of the schs at the museum. Bernice Erdahl was reelected to the board. Rod Evans gave a very interesting program on palaces on the prairie. Most of us have heard of the corn palace in Mitchel but through the years there have been other kinds of palaces built in north and South Dakota, neb, Texas, WY etc. and the alfalfa arch built in Morris in 1913
Steve Fults and I attended the Nhas annual meeting at the legion in Herman on Feb 15th. The co-op had another good year with a net profit of 8.6 million. Afterwards I visited Selma Bruse at her apt in Herman.
Jim and Lou Eystad visited her aunt Marlys Alm at her apt in Morris on the 13th. On the eve of the 24th they helped Rita Kiser and colleen dogotch celebrate their birthdays at the diamond club along with their husband Pete and tom. On the 16 they visited Lillian hanrock in the hosp.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: after months of ice, snow, and bitter cold it was nice to get a respite from winter during the past week. After bottoming out at about -20 last Thursday eve temps began to rise and have been in the ‘30’s and ‘40’s ever since melting some of the snow around here and giving snow removal equipment and their operators a well-deserved rest. Well temps are forecast to cool down some later this week they will still be comfortably above 0
STJ/KONG PARISH News: there will be joint services at Kong at 11 am on Feb 27th with the ss kids singing. Services will also be broadcast on kmrs at 11 am
There are still two Lutheran worship broadcast dates left to sponsor on kmrs for our parish. If you wish to sponsor one in honor or memory of someone please contact the parish office
The Feb parish newsletter is now out extra copies are available in the narthex of each church.
GSLC news: Feb 20th is new member Sun. if you want to become a full or associate member call 392-5548
There will be a cleanup day at the gslc church site on Feb 26th @ 9 am
St Mary’s school in Morris will have their annual dinner and auction today (sat) at old #1 Southside in Morris beginning with a social hour at 5:30 pm dinner at 6 pm
Dr. Terry Moretson of "answers in genesis" will be the guest speaker for a series of meetings “not ashamed” at the mahs auditorium on Feb 27 and the hosanna worship center in Morris on the 28th. Events begin on the 27th with a music worship program at 9:30 am followed by a program at 10:30 am and continuing at 6 and 7:30 pm. On the 28th programs are at 11 am (grades k-6), 12:45 pm (grades 7-12) and concludes with two programs at 6 and 7:30 pm. This event is sponsored by the Morris e- Free Church, hosanna worship center and Morris community church. For more info call 589-2808 or e-mail bart@mefc.net
Thrivent members can obtain special discount on the play Jesus Christ superstar at the Chanhassen dinner theatre Tue-Thursday eves during the show’s run through July 30th. For more info call 1-800-4836 or log on to mythrivent.
The bookmobile will be in Donnelly on Feb. 21st and Mar 7th from 3:30-3:50 pm
The st co rep party executive committee will have a meeting at Detoy’s in Morris at 6 pm on Feb 21st. The party convention will be held on Mar 4th at the Legion in Morris beginning with registration at 6:30 pm meeting at 7 pm
The 2011 RTA telephone books are now out. Extra copies are available at HD & co in Donnelly, the RTA offices in Hoffman and other places in their service area.
Niemakel Lake Park board will have their annual fund raising pancake breakfast on Feb 20th from 10:30 am- 1 pm at the legion in Herman. When I talked to one of the board members after the park day last year he indicated that future plans for the park include making it more handicapped accessible.
The don co-op will have their annual meeting on Feb 25th beginning with a noon meal at the Donnelly hall
The st co gen soc will have their first meeting of the year on Mar 3 at 1:30 pm at the library in Morris.
The po in Donnelly will be closed on Feb 21st due to the president’s day holiday.
There will be an open house in honor of gert Brandt’s 90th birthday on Feb 26th from 1-3 pm at the Glenwood Lutheran church in Glenwood. No gifts please. She is a former Donnelly area resident.
Larry Lent of brotten passed away on Feb 2nd. A brother dale (Pam) Lent of Donnelly is among the family members that survive him
Congratulations to ashely Mecklenburg who was one of the students recognized for academic excellence at Alex tech
Congratulations to following student who won blue ribbons at the recent Mhs science fair Brady and Bryce Jergenson, gage Backman ,Beth and Becca Holland Justine huebner Tim Uhpoff, Carly Gullickson, madison wevely, Mathew Athey
Congratulations to Justin Johnston who recently received a pork check off, pioneer hi bred and pic scholarship. He is a student at the U of MN his parents are Lee & Judy
Congratulations to Tara flaten who was named to the honor roll at Hancock h.s.
Andy Brevig and I attended the benefit for Brandon thorson at the Legion in Morris on Feb 12th at the legion. If you could not attend but wish to help you can send a donation to the Brandon thorson fund c/0 Hometown community bank, Cyrus MN 56323 or there are collection jars at sv,
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services at gs on Feb 13th. In the aft I attended the annual meeting of the schs at the museum. Bernice Erdahl was reelected to the board. Rod Evans gave a very interesting program on palaces on the prairie. Most of us have heard of the corn palace in Mitchel but through the years there have been other kinds of palaces built in north and South Dakota, neb, Texas, WY etc. and the alfalfa arch built in Morris in 1913
Steve Fults and I attended the Nhas annual meeting at the legion in Herman on Feb 15th. The co-op had another good year with a net profit of 8.6 million. Afterwards I visited Selma Bruse at her apt in Herman.
Jim and Lou Eystad visited her aunt Marlys Alm at her apt in Morris on the 13th. On the eve of the 24th they helped Rita Kiser and colleen dogotch celebrate their birthdays at the diamond club along with their husband Pete and tom. On the 16 they visited Lillian hanrock in the hosp.
Friday, February 11, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Feb 12th-18th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: a few days of moderate temps last week gave us a brief respite from winter before it returned again sun aft with blowing and drifting. By Mon am we were back in the deep freeze again a pattern that has continued all week. Thankfully the forecast calls for some nicer weather by the end of the week.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the parish ss and Luther league are sponsoring a sweetheart luncheon on Feb. 13th at noon at st J. For tickets (advance reservations only) or for more info contact sandy Dunn at 246-3292. Menu includes chocolate dipped strawberries, “seasoned with love" bread, “hearty" lasagna, salad, desert, punch coffee
There are still two Lutheran worship broadcast dates left to sponsor on kmrs for our parish. If you wish to sponsor one in honor or memory of someone please contact the parish office
GSLC news: Having raised most of the money need for the completion of phase one of the building projects the board has decided to proceed with fund raising for phase two: installing tile, carpet, trim, kitchen cupboards etc. I stopped by the site on Feb 8th several crews were busy working in the parish hall.
Members of the good shepherd church will be going tubing at Andes towers hill on Feb 13th leaving Morris about noon and returning about mid aft. If you need a ride or want more info call 392-5548
Feb 20th is new member Sun. if you want to become a full or associate member call 392-5548
The annual meeting of Luther Crest bible camp will be held at 3 pm on Feb 13th at the camp.
St Mary’s school in Morris will have their annual dinner and auction on Feb 19th at old #1 Southside in Morris beginning with a social hour at 5:30 pm dinner at 6 pm
The bookmobile will be in Donnelly on Feb. 21st from 3:30-3:50 pm
The st co historical soc will have their annual meeting on Feb 13th at the museum with dinner at 12:30 pm, meeting and program to follow. For tickets or more info call 589-1719
There will be a benefit spaghetti supper and silent auction at the American legion in Morris today (Sat) from 4-7 pm for Brandon thorson of Morris. He was critically injured in an auto accident in Mont in Jan. He is a nephew of Joan Fults of Donnelly, Free will offering.
The 2nd annual nonprofit resources expo will be held on Feb 17th beginning at 4 pm at the Amory in Morris. For more info or to register call 392-5281 or visit their website at resourceconections.info
The st co rep party executive committee will have a meeting at Detoy’s in Morris at 6 pm on Feb 21st. The party convention will be held on Mar 4th at the Legion in Morris.
The 2011 RTA telephone books are now out. Extra copies are available at HD & co in Donnelly, the RTA offices in Hoffman and other places in their service area.
Nhas will have their annual meeting beginning with a noon meal at the Herman American legion on Feb 15th. For more info call 246-3239
Niemakel Lake Park board will have their annual fund raising pancake breakfast on Feb 20th from 10:30 am- 1 pm at the legion in Herman. When I talked to one of the board members after the park day last year he indicated that future plans for the park include making it more handicapped accessible.
Leona Halbe of Willmar passed away on Feb 3rd. Among the family members that survive her are her son Steve (Jeanne Gulbrandson) and their family. Jeanne’s parents are Arlene and the late Wilbur Gulbrandson.
Haley Jean Bertram was born on Dec 20th to Scott and Jamie Bertram of Herman. Grandparents are dale wilts, Brenda wilts, Pete and Rita Kaiser and mike Bertram, great grandparents are Don and Marilyn Bates; Les and Darlene Bertram, and Mary Ann Kaiser.
Congratulations to the umm vb team that finished as runner-ups in the umac. Nichole Gielispe is a member of that team.
Congratulations to Beth Holland who was named kmrs/kkok player of the game on Feb. 1st.
Congratulations to Becky Hennen on being named support staff person of the year at the Morris public schools.
Congratulations to Zach Geise (brad and Kristi) who was one of the winners in the KMRS/minnewaska bait and tackle ice fishing contest
Congratulations to Pat (Kopel) Dingman who was awarded an 8 gallon pin from the bloodmobile this week
In last week’s paper there is an article about the Cyrus school being used for an observations post to watch for planes during the cold war. As I mentioned in an earlier column I had an e-mail from a former Donnelly resident who told me that she and several other young ladies did the same thing in the library of the Donnelly school during that time period.
Jerald and June itzen and I attended the wam potluck meeting at the minnewaska Lutheran home in starbuck on Feb 5th. The next meeting is scheduled for Mar 5th. After wards I visited Donna Frank at her home in starbuck.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the services at good shepherd in Morris on Feb. 6th and the bible study afterwards. I also stopped by the bridal showcase next door, Sandra d’s flowers was one of the exhibitors. Later I visited marvel Wagner in her apt in Morris and the visitation for Leona Halbe at the funeral home. Marvel was one of the founders of the st co gen soc and she says that in her research she discovered that one of the people in her family tree is astronaut Neil Armstrong the first man on the moon.
Arlene Henrichs, Karen long, Diane Amundson, bob winther and I all visited Bev Hurlbut at Legacy Living this week,
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: a few days of moderate temps last week gave us a brief respite from winter before it returned again sun aft with blowing and drifting. By Mon am we were back in the deep freeze again a pattern that has continued all week. Thankfully the forecast calls for some nicer weather by the end of the week.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the parish ss and Luther league are sponsoring a sweetheart luncheon on Feb. 13th at noon at st J. For tickets (advance reservations only) or for more info contact sandy Dunn at 246-3292. Menu includes chocolate dipped strawberries, “seasoned with love" bread, “hearty" lasagna, salad, desert, punch coffee
There are still two Lutheran worship broadcast dates left to sponsor on kmrs for our parish. If you wish to sponsor one in honor or memory of someone please contact the parish office
GSLC news: Having raised most of the money need for the completion of phase one of the building projects the board has decided to proceed with fund raising for phase two: installing tile, carpet, trim, kitchen cupboards etc. I stopped by the site on Feb 8th several crews were busy working in the parish hall.
Members of the good shepherd church will be going tubing at Andes towers hill on Feb 13th leaving Morris about noon and returning about mid aft. If you need a ride or want more info call 392-5548
Feb 20th is new member Sun. if you want to become a full or associate member call 392-5548
The annual meeting of Luther Crest bible camp will be held at 3 pm on Feb 13th at the camp.
St Mary’s school in Morris will have their annual dinner and auction on Feb 19th at old #1 Southside in Morris beginning with a social hour at 5:30 pm dinner at 6 pm
The bookmobile will be in Donnelly on Feb. 21st from 3:30-3:50 pm
The st co historical soc will have their annual meeting on Feb 13th at the museum with dinner at 12:30 pm, meeting and program to follow. For tickets or more info call 589-1719
There will be a benefit spaghetti supper and silent auction at the American legion in Morris today (Sat) from 4-7 pm for Brandon thorson of Morris. He was critically injured in an auto accident in Mont in Jan. He is a nephew of Joan Fults of Donnelly, Free will offering.
The 2nd annual nonprofit resources expo will be held on Feb 17th beginning at 4 pm at the Amory in Morris. For more info or to register call 392-5281 or visit their website at resourceconections.info
The st co rep party executive committee will have a meeting at Detoy’s in Morris at 6 pm on Feb 21st. The party convention will be held on Mar 4th at the Legion in Morris.
The 2011 RTA telephone books are now out. Extra copies are available at HD & co in Donnelly, the RTA offices in Hoffman and other places in their service area.
Nhas will have their annual meeting beginning with a noon meal at the Herman American legion on Feb 15th. For more info call 246-3239
Niemakel Lake Park board will have their annual fund raising pancake breakfast on Feb 20th from 10:30 am- 1 pm at the legion in Herman. When I talked to one of the board members after the park day last year he indicated that future plans for the park include making it more handicapped accessible.
Leona Halbe of Willmar passed away on Feb 3rd. Among the family members that survive her are her son Steve (Jeanne Gulbrandson) and their family. Jeanne’s parents are Arlene and the late Wilbur Gulbrandson.
Haley Jean Bertram was born on Dec 20th to Scott and Jamie Bertram of Herman. Grandparents are dale wilts, Brenda wilts, Pete and Rita Kaiser and mike Bertram, great grandparents are Don and Marilyn Bates; Les and Darlene Bertram, and Mary Ann Kaiser.
Congratulations to the umm vb team that finished as runner-ups in the umac. Nichole Gielispe is a member of that team.
Congratulations to Beth Holland who was named kmrs/kkok player of the game on Feb. 1st.
Congratulations to Becky Hennen on being named support staff person of the year at the Morris public schools.
Congratulations to Zach Geise (brad and Kristi) who was one of the winners in the KMRS/minnewaska bait and tackle ice fishing contest
Congratulations to Pat (Kopel) Dingman who was awarded an 8 gallon pin from the bloodmobile this week
In last week’s paper there is an article about the Cyrus school being used for an observations post to watch for planes during the cold war. As I mentioned in an earlier column I had an e-mail from a former Donnelly resident who told me that she and several other young ladies did the same thing in the library of the Donnelly school during that time period.
Jerald and June itzen and I attended the wam potluck meeting at the minnewaska Lutheran home in starbuck on Feb 5th. The next meeting is scheduled for Mar 5th. After wards I visited Donna Frank at her home in starbuck.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the services at good shepherd in Morris on Feb. 6th and the bible study afterwards. I also stopped by the bridal showcase next door, Sandra d’s flowers was one of the exhibitors. Later I visited marvel Wagner in her apt in Morris and the visitation for Leona Halbe at the funeral home. Marvel was one of the founders of the st co gen soc and she says that in her research she discovered that one of the people in her family tree is astronaut Neil Armstrong the first man on the moon.
Arlene Henrichs, Karen long, Diane Amundson, bob winther and I all visited Bev Hurlbut at Legacy Living this week,
Friday, February 4, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Feb 5th-11th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: as I am writing this on ground hog day it is sunny out here so he will see his shadow and that means we are in for 6 more weeks of winter. We enjoyed a few days of respite from winter last week with some mild temps but it did not last long as by Sat aft it was storming again and has stormed off and on most of this week. It has also turned very cold again. I did see my annual sign of spring last week the cougar bb was beginning workouts at the rfc. Thanks to my neighbor for blowing me out again this week.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the parish ss and Luther league are sponsoring a sweetheart luncheon on Feb. 13th at noon at st J. For tickets (advance reservations only) or for more info contact sandy Dunn at 246-3292. Menu includes chocolate dipped strawberries, “seasoned with love" bread, “hearty" lasagna, salad, desert, punch coffee
Copies of the annual report for ea. church are available in the narthex of each church.
The klcw is collecting items for health kits for in kind offerings at the glacial ridge spring gathering and the SW MN synod women’s meeting this spring. For a list of items needed please contact the parish office or call 677-2786. There is collection box in the parish hall; financial donations are also being accepted.
Thanks to the ss kids for singing on Jan 30th always a joy to hear them.
GSLC news: The Feb mission project is support for the food shelf. A portion of the monthly offering will be given to them. Having raised most of the money need for the completion of phase one of the building projects the board has decided to proceed with fund raising for phase two: installing tile, carpet, trim, kitchen cupboards etc.
Wam will have their annual meeting today (sat) at the minnewaska Lutheran home in starbuck at 10 am followed by a potluck dinner (the one in Dec was cancelled due to the weather). The program will be election of officers and a DVD by Dr. Paulson on “why Lutherans are still needed in the church today” for more info call 795-277
Several weeks ago I talked to Delano Meyer as he and Linda were preparing to leave for a short tem mission trip to Africa. I recently received an e-mail from them stating that they had arrived safely and they were busy doing agricultural training in Kenya and Tanzania. Next week they will be traveling to South Africa to do more of the same. he informs me that their trip has been fully funded however if you would like to support their type of work you can send donations to LCMS World Mission Missionary Support PO Box 790089 St. Louis, MO 63179-0089
The Donnelly city council meeting will be on Feb 7th at 7 pm. I had a note in my box concerning the meetings apparently there is some misunderstanding about them being taped and televised. There is no cost to the city for having this done. They are now also be aired on the web go to ris main menu, Ch. 6 videos. In the drop down menu under folders chose misc. and you will see it. I understand the volume is not too good but that is being worked on
The red hatters will be at the place to be on Feb 7th at 1 pm. Bring a valentine and a small chocolate.
The Rendsville 4 -h club will meet on Feb 7th at the fire hall @ 7 pm
The bookmobile will be in Donnelly on Feb. 7 and the 21st from 3:30-3:5 pm
The Morris sr. citizens will have a valentine’s party at the sr. center in Morris on Feb 11th beginning at 5 pm.
The 2nd annual nonprofit resources expo will be held on Feb 17th beginning at 4 pm at the Amory in Morris. For more info or to register call 392-5281 or visit their website at resourceconections.info
Former Donnelly area resident Lloyd C. Neudick, of Lewistown MT passed away on Dec 27th. His parents were the late John and Hilda (Anderson) Neudick
Elmer Madison of Chokio formerly of the Donnelly area passed away on Jan 29th. His brother Ed ran a gas station in Donnelly for many years.
Marvin wilts of Herman passed away on Feb 1st. Survivors include his wife bev (Diehl) sister Shirley (Geo) Libbon and mother in law myrta Diehl
Congratulations to the Morris business professional assoc. chapter that won several awards at the regional competition at Alex tech, Sydney Beyer, Sami Searle, and Kendra Speer are members of that org.
Congratulations to the following who recently named to the national honor society at MAHS, Sydney Beyer, Kaitlin van horn, and Jacob Moser
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the visitation for Carol Brevig at the funeral home and Rudy Gulbrandson at st j on Jan 28th, their funerals at Kong and St J on the 29th, worship services at good shepherd on the 30th ,and the memorial service for burton strand on the 31s t at Kong. I told Lou on Mon that I think we have seen enough of each other for a while. In their “spare” time they have been visiting Ruth Moerke in the hosp. in Morris. I guess if there is an “up” side to all the funerals it is the chance to see and visit with some people you have not seen for a long time.
Jim Aanerud and I were among those who attended the Donnelly co-op’s winter crop day at the Donnelly hall on Feb 1st. Even though I am no longer actively involved in farming, I am still a “farmer at heart” and enjoy attending meetings like this.
Pearl A. Anderson celebrated her birthday on Jan 27th. Several members of her family and friends stopped in during the week to wish her a happy birthday. I stopped by to visit her enroute home from Morris on Feb 2nd. I also visited my cousin Bev Hurlbut at LL on the 2nd.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: as I am writing this on ground hog day it is sunny out here so he will see his shadow and that means we are in for 6 more weeks of winter. We enjoyed a few days of respite from winter last week with some mild temps but it did not last long as by Sat aft it was storming again and has stormed off and on most of this week. It has also turned very cold again. I did see my annual sign of spring last week the cougar bb was beginning workouts at the rfc. Thanks to my neighbor for blowing me out again this week.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the parish ss and Luther league are sponsoring a sweetheart luncheon on Feb. 13th at noon at st J. For tickets (advance reservations only) or for more info contact sandy Dunn at 246-3292. Menu includes chocolate dipped strawberries, “seasoned with love" bread, “hearty" lasagna, salad, desert, punch coffee
Copies of the annual report for ea. church are available in the narthex of each church.
The klcw is collecting items for health kits for in kind offerings at the glacial ridge spring gathering and the SW MN synod women’s meeting this spring. For a list of items needed please contact the parish office or call 677-2786. There is collection box in the parish hall; financial donations are also being accepted.
Thanks to the ss kids for singing on Jan 30th always a joy to hear them.
GSLC news: The Feb mission project is support for the food shelf. A portion of the monthly offering will be given to them. Having raised most of the money need for the completion of phase one of the building projects the board has decided to proceed with fund raising for phase two: installing tile, carpet, trim, kitchen cupboards etc.
Wam will have their annual meeting today (sat) at the minnewaska Lutheran home in starbuck at 10 am followed by a potluck dinner (the one in Dec was cancelled due to the weather). The program will be election of officers and a DVD by Dr. Paulson on “why Lutherans are still needed in the church today” for more info call 795-277
Several weeks ago I talked to Delano Meyer as he and Linda were preparing to leave for a short tem mission trip to Africa. I recently received an e-mail from them stating that they had arrived safely and they were busy doing agricultural training in Kenya and Tanzania. Next week they will be traveling to South Africa to do more of the same. he informs me that their trip has been fully funded however if you would like to support their type of work you can send donations to LCMS World Mission Missionary Support PO Box 790089 St. Louis, MO 63179-0089
The Donnelly city council meeting will be on Feb 7th at 7 pm. I had a note in my box concerning the meetings apparently there is some misunderstanding about them being taped and televised. There is no cost to the city for having this done. They are now also be aired on the web go to ris main menu, Ch. 6 videos. In the drop down menu under folders chose misc. and you will see it. I understand the volume is not too good but that is being worked on
The red hatters will be at the place to be on Feb 7th at 1 pm. Bring a valentine and a small chocolate.
The Rendsville 4 -h club will meet on Feb 7th at the fire hall @ 7 pm
The bookmobile will be in Donnelly on Feb. 7 and the 21st from 3:30-3:5 pm
The Morris sr. citizens will have a valentine’s party at the sr. center in Morris on Feb 11th beginning at 5 pm.
The 2nd annual nonprofit resources expo will be held on Feb 17th beginning at 4 pm at the Amory in Morris. For more info or to register call 392-5281 or visit their website at resourceconections.info
Former Donnelly area resident Lloyd C. Neudick, of Lewistown MT passed away on Dec 27th. His parents were the late John and Hilda (Anderson) Neudick
Elmer Madison of Chokio formerly of the Donnelly area passed away on Jan 29th. His brother Ed ran a gas station in Donnelly for many years.
Marvin wilts of Herman passed away on Feb 1st. Survivors include his wife bev (Diehl) sister Shirley (Geo) Libbon and mother in law myrta Diehl
Congratulations to the Morris business professional assoc. chapter that won several awards at the regional competition at Alex tech, Sydney Beyer, Sami Searle, and Kendra Speer are members of that org.
Congratulations to the following who recently named to the national honor society at MAHS, Sydney Beyer, Kaitlin van horn, and Jacob Moser
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the visitation for Carol Brevig at the funeral home and Rudy Gulbrandson at st j on Jan 28th, their funerals at Kong and St J on the 29th, worship services at good shepherd on the 30th ,and the memorial service for burton strand on the 31s t at Kong. I told Lou on Mon that I think we have seen enough of each other for a while. In their “spare” time they have been visiting Ruth Moerke in the hosp. in Morris. I guess if there is an “up” side to all the funerals it is the chance to see and visit with some people you have not seen for a long time.
Jim Aanerud and I were among those who attended the Donnelly co-op’s winter crop day at the Donnelly hall on Feb 1st. Even though I am no longer actively involved in farming, I am still a “farmer at heart” and enjoy attending meetings like this.
Pearl A. Anderson celebrated her birthday on Jan 27th. Several members of her family and friends stopped in during the week to wish her a happy birthday. I stopped by to visit her enroute home from Morris on Feb 2nd. I also visited my cousin Bev Hurlbut at LL on the 2nd.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Jan 29th-Feb 4th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. One of my new years resolutions is do a better job of making sure I get the names right.
Weather news: after a week of very cold temps, more stormy weather giving snow removal equipment another good workout, temps are forecast to moderate some this wk. I talked to a friend in N.M. last week and he said the temp was 70 there, I offered to trade places with him but he declined my offer.
ST J/KONG PARISH News: On Jan 30th there will be a joint service of Holy Communion at st J at 11 am with the SS kids singing. SS will be at 9:45 am at st j.
Copies of the annual report for ea. church are available in the narthex of each church.
The klcw is collecting items for health kits for in kind offerings at the glacial ridge spring gathering and the SW MN synod women’s meeting this spring. For a list of items needed please contact the parish office or call 677-2784. There is collection box in the parish hall finical donations are also being accepted.
GSLC news: The Feb mission project is support for the food shelf. A portion of the monthly offerings will be given to them. I stopped at the church site on the 22nd to see the progress being made out there they are working on electrical, plumbing, and sheet rocking the fellowship hall.
On Jan 30th there will be a Friendship Sunday and open house at Zion Lutheran Church, 315 South Columbia, Morris, the 9:30 a.m. service will be followed by fellowship
Wam will have their annual meeting on Feb 5th at the minnewaska Lutheran home in starbuck at 10 am followed by a potluck dinner (the one in Dec was canceled due to the weather). The program will be election of officers and a DVD by Dr. Paulson on “why Lutherans are still needed in the church today” for more info call 795-2477
The Donnelly city council meetings are now being taped and airing on Ch. 6 on the Runestone cable system. Times are posted on channel 6 and in the future at the post office. They will also be available on the web in the future. If anyone has any questions or concerns they would like the city council to address they may drop them in the slot at the town hall where you pay your water bill. Anyone is welcome to attend the city council meetings which are open to the public the next one will be on Feb 7th at 7 pm.
The Donnelly co-op will have a winter crop meeting on Feb 1st at 10 am at the hall with lunch to follow. For more info call the co-op at 246-3555
The red hatters will be at the place to be on Feb 7th at 1 pm. Bring a valentine and a small chocolate.
The Rendsville 4-h club will meet on Feb 7th at the fire hall @ 7pm
The bookmobile will be in Donnelly on Feb. 7 and the 21st from 3:30-3:45 pm
Two former Donnelly area residents, carol brevig of Morris and Rudy Gulbrandson of AK passed away on Jan 24th both of their funerals will be held today (sat).
The funeral for Carol will be held at Kong at 10 am, the funeral for Rudy will be at 3 pm at St J. A memorial service for Rudy will be held at our savior’s Lutheran church in Wasilla AK on Feb 19th at 3 pm. In a bit of irony not only did they die on the same day and will have their funerals on the same day some of carol’s family is also related to Rudy.
Burton strand of Donnelly passed away on Jan 26th. As of this writing funeral arrangements are pending.
Congratulations to the h-n FFA Ag sales team that finished 6th in an Ag day completion in Crookston on Dec 3rd Samantha Larson is a member of that team.
Congratulations to the wca area little knights wrestling team that took 2nd place at the minnewaska tournament. Keaton Long is a member of that team his parents are Clyde and Brenda Long.
Congratulations to the following who recently installed as officers of the sons of Norway: Andy brevig, (marshal), and Bernice Erdahl, (trustee).
Congratulations to Ashely Mecklenburg who was recently awarded an administrative assistant scholarship and the Jim michaelson bpa memorial scholarship and to Amy (brad) Searle who was eagle’s 3063 scholarship at Alex tech.
Congratulations to Carrie and Tyler Roske who were some of the MAHS students recently chosen to have their art work displayed at the common cup coffeehouse in Morris
On Jan 22nd I attended the indoor car sale at heartland Chevy as usual the food was very good.
Andy brevig and I were among those who attended the annual meeting at Kong on Jan 23rd and dinner after wards and the Thrivent chapter meeting after dinner.
Karen Long, Dianne Amundson and I visited bev Hurlbut at LL this week.
Jan 27th several Donnelly area residents and I attended the MN twins’ caravan stop at the Maes auditorium. Later I attended the lunch and lecture program at the senior center presented by big stone therapy and prairie ridge hosp. En-route home I stopped by the home of my aunt Pearl to wish her an early happy birthday.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. One of my new years resolutions is do a better job of making sure I get the names right.
Weather news: after a week of very cold temps, more stormy weather giving snow removal equipment another good workout, temps are forecast to moderate some this wk. I talked to a friend in N.M. last week and he said the temp was 70 there, I offered to trade places with him but he declined my offer.
ST J/KONG PARISH News: On Jan 30th there will be a joint service of Holy Communion at st J at 11 am with the SS kids singing. SS will be at 9:45 am at st j.
Copies of the annual report for ea. church are available in the narthex of each church.
The klcw is collecting items for health kits for in kind offerings at the glacial ridge spring gathering and the SW MN synod women’s meeting this spring. For a list of items needed please contact the parish office or call 677-2784. There is collection box in the parish hall finical donations are also being accepted.
GSLC news: The Feb mission project is support for the food shelf. A portion of the monthly offerings will be given to them. I stopped at the church site on the 22nd to see the progress being made out there they are working on electrical, plumbing, and sheet rocking the fellowship hall.
On Jan 30th there will be a Friendship Sunday and open house at Zion Lutheran Church, 315 South Columbia, Morris, the 9:30 a.m. service will be followed by fellowship
Wam will have their annual meeting on Feb 5th at the minnewaska Lutheran home in starbuck at 10 am followed by a potluck dinner (the one in Dec was canceled due to the weather). The program will be election of officers and a DVD by Dr. Paulson on “why Lutherans are still needed in the church today” for more info call 795-2477
The Donnelly city council meetings are now being taped and airing on Ch. 6 on the Runestone cable system. Times are posted on channel 6 and in the future at the post office. They will also be available on the web in the future. If anyone has any questions or concerns they would like the city council to address they may drop them in the slot at the town hall where you pay your water bill. Anyone is welcome to attend the city council meetings which are open to the public the next one will be on Feb 7th at 7 pm.
The Donnelly co-op will have a winter crop meeting on Feb 1st at 10 am at the hall with lunch to follow. For more info call the co-op at 246-3555
The red hatters will be at the place to be on Feb 7th at 1 pm. Bring a valentine and a small chocolate.
The Rendsville 4-h club will meet on Feb 7th at the fire hall @ 7pm
The bookmobile will be in Donnelly on Feb. 7 and the 21st from 3:30-3:45 pm
Two former Donnelly area residents, carol brevig of Morris and Rudy Gulbrandson of AK passed away on Jan 24th both of their funerals will be held today (sat).
The funeral for Carol will be held at Kong at 10 am, the funeral for Rudy will be at 3 pm at St J. A memorial service for Rudy will be held at our savior’s Lutheran church in Wasilla AK on Feb 19th at 3 pm. In a bit of irony not only did they die on the same day and will have their funerals on the same day some of carol’s family is also related to Rudy.
Burton strand of Donnelly passed away on Jan 26th. As of this writing funeral arrangements are pending.
Congratulations to the h-n FFA Ag sales team that finished 6th in an Ag day completion in Crookston on Dec 3rd Samantha Larson is a member of that team.
Congratulations to the wca area little knights wrestling team that took 2nd place at the minnewaska tournament. Keaton Long is a member of that team his parents are Clyde and Brenda Long.
Congratulations to the following who recently installed as officers of the sons of Norway: Andy brevig, (marshal), and Bernice Erdahl, (trustee).
Congratulations to Ashely Mecklenburg who was recently awarded an administrative assistant scholarship and the Jim michaelson bpa memorial scholarship and to Amy (brad) Searle who was eagle’s 3063 scholarship at Alex tech.
Congratulations to Carrie and Tyler Roske who were some of the MAHS students recently chosen to have their art work displayed at the common cup coffeehouse in Morris
On Jan 22nd I attended the indoor car sale at heartland Chevy as usual the food was very good.
Andy brevig and I were among those who attended the annual meeting at Kong on Jan 23rd and dinner after wards and the Thrivent chapter meeting after dinner.
Karen Long, Dianne Amundson and I visited bev Hurlbut at LL this week.
Jan 27th several Donnelly area residents and I attended the MN twins’ caravan stop at the Maes auditorium. Later I attended the lunch and lecture program at the senior center presented by big stone therapy and prairie ridge hosp. En-route home I stopped by the home of my aunt Pearl to wish her an early happy birthday.
Friday, January 21, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Jan 22nd-28th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Please note that on occasion when listing an event I sometimes get the day and/or time wrong so if you are planning on attending any of the events I have listed in my column it is a good idea to double check the info.
Weather news: Although there were no major storms during the past week there were plenty of “minor” ones that featured enough blowing and drifting to make digging out an almost daily job. Tue brought some of the coldest temps of the year so far too.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: The Kong annual meeting will be at noon (following services) on Jan 23rd followed by a potluck dinner.
On Jan 30th there will be a joint service of Holy Communion at st J at 11 am with the ss kids singing. SS will be at 9:45 am at st j.
Copies of the annual report for ea. church are available in the narthex of each church.
The klcw is collecting items for health kits for in kind offerings at the glacial ridge spring gathering and the SW MN synod women’s meeting this spring. For a list of items needed please contact the parish office or call 677-2784. There is collection box in the parish hall finical donations are also being accepted.
GSLC news: The Jan mission project is support for the reclaim hymnal. To help raise funds Good Shepherd is also taking partial down payments on a hymnal. If you wish to order one in honor or memory of someone please send a check for "ReClaim" and the name, if any, to "RECLAIM", at 34705 190 St, Starbuck, MN, 56381. For more info visit the reclaim website www.ReclaimResources.org, or call 800-590-6001. Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services there on the 16th.
The Donnelly city council meetings are now being taped and airing on Ch. 6 on the Runestone cable system. Times are posted on channel 6 and in the future at the post office. They will also be available on the web in the future. At the Jan meeting mike Kopel was elected to fill Walt Biesterfeld seat. If anyone has any questions or concerns they would like the city council to address they may drop them in the slot at the town hall where you pay your water bill. Anyone is welcome to attend the city council meetings which are open to the public they are held on the first Mon of the month at 7 pm
The Donnelly co-op will have a winter crop meeting on Feb 1st at 10 am at the hall with lunch to follow. For more info call the co-op at 246-3555
Ray murphy of Alex passed away on Jan 13th. Family members who survive him include a brother in law Delbert (bev) Henrichs of New Richmond, WI, formerly of Donnelly
Congratulations to Jim and Lou Eystad who celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Jan 17th.
Verle and Della Dunn and I were among those who attended the funeral for Lloyd Volker at Peace Lutheran church in Barrett. On Jan 14th
Enroute home from Morris on Jan 15th I stopped by cottonwood lake to get some info about the rod and gun club’s fishing derby. At that point in time only 5 fish had been caught.
After attending services at gslc on Jan 16th I attended the habit for humanity breakfast at the legion, visited Ruth strand at her home, at the WWV, and the sunrise apts before ending the day at visitation for ray murphy at the Pedersen funeral home in Morris. I also attended his funeral on Jan 17th at assumption catholic church. His son Craig is a classmate of mine.
Diane Amundson and I visited our cousin bev Hurlbut at LL on Jan 17th.
I am happy to report that Denny Bourassa is now home from the hospital and when I saw him in Morris this week he said he was feeling better.
A number of family and friends attended end the funeral for grant smith on Jan 15th. Among those unable to attend were his son David danzeison, his sons mike, grant, and chad and their children and grants daughter Emilie gielske, Emilie’s daughters and son in law Michelle and chad Hintz and their daughter Taylor.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Please note that on occasion when listing an event I sometimes get the day and/or time wrong so if you are planning on attending any of the events I have listed in my column it is a good idea to double check the info.
Weather news: Although there were no major storms during the past week there were plenty of “minor” ones that featured enough blowing and drifting to make digging out an almost daily job. Tue brought some of the coldest temps of the year so far too.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: The Kong annual meeting will be at noon (following services) on Jan 23rd followed by a potluck dinner.
On Jan 30th there will be a joint service of Holy Communion at st J at 11 am with the ss kids singing. SS will be at 9:45 am at st j.
Copies of the annual report for ea. church are available in the narthex of each church.
The klcw is collecting items for health kits for in kind offerings at the glacial ridge spring gathering and the SW MN synod women’s meeting this spring. For a list of items needed please contact the parish office or call 677-2784. There is collection box in the parish hall finical donations are also being accepted.
GSLC news: The Jan mission project is support for the reclaim hymnal. To help raise funds Good Shepherd is also taking partial down payments on a hymnal. If you wish to order one in honor or memory of someone please send a check for "ReClaim" and the name, if any, to "RECLAIM", at 34705 190 St, Starbuck, MN, 56381. For more info visit the reclaim website www.ReclaimResources.org, or call 800-590-6001. Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended services there on the 16th.
The Donnelly city council meetings are now being taped and airing on Ch. 6 on the Runestone cable system. Times are posted on channel 6 and in the future at the post office. They will also be available on the web in the future. At the Jan meeting mike Kopel was elected to fill Walt Biesterfeld seat. If anyone has any questions or concerns they would like the city council to address they may drop them in the slot at the town hall where you pay your water bill. Anyone is welcome to attend the city council meetings which are open to the public they are held on the first Mon of the month at 7 pm
The Donnelly co-op will have a winter crop meeting on Feb 1st at 10 am at the hall with lunch to follow. For more info call the co-op at 246-3555
Ray murphy of Alex passed away on Jan 13th. Family members who survive him include a brother in law Delbert (bev) Henrichs of New Richmond, WI, formerly of Donnelly
Congratulations to Jim and Lou Eystad who celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Jan 17th.
Verle and Della Dunn and I were among those who attended the funeral for Lloyd Volker at Peace Lutheran church in Barrett. On Jan 14th
Enroute home from Morris on Jan 15th I stopped by cottonwood lake to get some info about the rod and gun club’s fishing derby. At that point in time only 5 fish had been caught.
After attending services at gslc on Jan 16th I attended the habit for humanity breakfast at the legion, visited Ruth strand at her home, at the WWV, and the sunrise apts before ending the day at visitation for ray murphy at the Pedersen funeral home in Morris. I also attended his funeral on Jan 17th at assumption catholic church. His son Craig is a classmate of mine.
Diane Amundson and I visited our cousin bev Hurlbut at LL on Jan 17th.
I am happy to report that Denny Bourassa is now home from the hospital and when I saw him in Morris this week he said he was feeling better.
A number of family and friends attended end the funeral for grant smith on Jan 15th. Among those unable to attend were his son David danzeison, his sons mike, grant, and chad and their children and grants daughter Emilie gielske, Emilie’s daughters and son in law Michelle and chad Hintz and their daughter Taylor.
Friday, January 7, 2011
donnelly news
Next edition Jan 8th-14th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news
Weather news: The New Year’s weekend was pretty much a “washout” due to freezing rain snow and stormy weather. Conditions were so bad that some roads were closed in the area over the weekend and no travel was advised at times. I spent several hours digging out again on Sat. It is still very slippery out there roads can only be described as fair driving around Morris on Tuesday I did a lot of slipping and sliding at some intersections.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: The regular worship schedule resumes on Jan 9th with reclaim services at both churches (8:30 ST J and 11 am Kong) and adopted grandparents event during ss at Kong at 9:45 am
The Luther league and parish ss families are sponsoring a Norwegian luncheon on Jan 9th at noon at the Kong parish hall. Advance tickets only are available from sandy Dunn at 246-3292. The menu included tea sandwiches, coleslaw, rommegrot, desert and beverage
On Jan 16th service times will switch with service of Holy Communion at Kong at 8:30 am and at st j at 11 am (tom and Pearl Horning will be playing and singing) followed by the St J annual meeting at noon and a pot luck dinner to follow. The Kong annual meeting will be on the 23rd
If you are interested in sponsoring a radio broadcast in 2011 please contact the parish office for more info.
The Jan newsletter is now out, extra copies are available in the narthex of ea. church,
GSLC news: I stopped by the site of the church enroute to Morris on Jan 4th. The fellowship hall is enclosed and they are working on the interior of it. They are continuing to raise funds for the building project and interviewing candidates for full time pastor,
GFWC is hosting a baby shower for Life Care Pregnancy Center today (sat) from 1-3 p.m. at the Morris Public Library Multi-purpose room.
Habit for Humanity will have a pancake breakfast on Jan 16th from 8 am -1 pm at the legion in Morris free will offering
A fund drive has been established to help the van horn family after their house burned down. Contributions can be made at the UFMSB in Donnelly Morris and Chokio or mailed to box 341 Chokio MN 56221
There will be a predator hunt today (sat) sponsored by St. co pheasants forever. The headquarters is the “place to be” in Donnelly all entries must be turned in by 6:30 pm. For more info call Zach Arnold at 320-808-0960 or Jason Kirwin at 589-4537
The F.I.R.S.T. team from mahs will have a fundraising dinner from 5-8:30 pm on Jan 14th at the legion in Morris free will offering.
Walter van Epps of East grand forks passed away on Dec 29th. A daughter Suzanne (dick) smith is among the family members that survive him.
Grant smith of Donnelly passed away on Jan 4th. His funeral is today (sat) at 10 am at st J.
Laura Beyer of Morris passed away Dec 4th. Family members that survive her include her sons Dale and Bruce (Vikki) Beyer of Donnelly and a sister Esther Pasche of Morris formerly of Donnelly. Bruce is the city maintenance man in Donnelly and owner/operator of the body shop.
Arne Colden Jr. of Alberta passed away on Dec 31st. His mother in law Marvel Wagner of Morris formerly of Donnelly is among the family members that survive him.
Charlie Edim of Burnsville passed away on Dec 28th. His parents John and Helen (Erdahl) Edim are among the family members that survive him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Henry and Doris Erdahl.
Alexis Marie Smith was born on Jan 4th to Ryan and Angie smith of Donnelly grandparents are Gary and pat smith of Donnelly and Lynn and Lori Boots of Morris.
Clayton Lloyd Anderson was born on December 6, 2010 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D., to Curtis and Amy Anderson of Felton. Grandparents are Lloyd and Jan Anderson of Alberta, and Don and Bonita Gieselman of Donnelly. Great grandparents are Lorraine Jordahl of Detroit Lakes and Elsie Spiczka of St. Cloud.
Congratulations to the Morris area bantam hockey team that won the Sauk Centre tournament on Dec 11-12th Brady Jergenson and Bo Gullickson are members of that team.
Congratulations to the following athletes who were named athletes of the wk. by the Morris sports boosters for the fall season; MaKenzie smith (cc); Natalie Johnston (s&d) Jana Loher (cc)
Congratulations to Jeanne Ennen who was sworn in as county commissioner on Jan 4th.
Andy Brevig and I were among those who attended the ss program at Kong on Dec 29th it was rescheduled from the 23rd due to the weather.
Jeanne Ennen and I were among those who attended the open house retirement party at the courthouse in Morris for herb Kloos on Dec 30th. Later I stopped into LL to wish my cousin Bev Hurlbut a Happy New year. Dianne Amundson and I also visited her on Jan 5th.
Jim and Lou Eystad attended the funeral for Frank Farwell at Faith Lutheran on Dec 4th. He was their best man at their wedding.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news
Weather news: The New Year’s weekend was pretty much a “washout” due to freezing rain snow and stormy weather. Conditions were so bad that some roads were closed in the area over the weekend and no travel was advised at times. I spent several hours digging out again on Sat. It is still very slippery out there roads can only be described as fair driving around Morris on Tuesday I did a lot of slipping and sliding at some intersections.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: The regular worship schedule resumes on Jan 9th with reclaim services at both churches (8:30 ST J and 11 am Kong) and adopted grandparents event during ss at Kong at 9:45 am
The Luther league and parish ss families are sponsoring a Norwegian luncheon on Jan 9th at noon at the Kong parish hall. Advance tickets only are available from sandy Dunn at 246-3292. The menu included tea sandwiches, coleslaw, rommegrot, desert and beverage
On Jan 16th service times will switch with service of Holy Communion at Kong at 8:30 am and at st j at 11 am (tom and Pearl Horning will be playing and singing) followed by the St J annual meeting at noon and a pot luck dinner to follow. The Kong annual meeting will be on the 23rd
If you are interested in sponsoring a radio broadcast in 2011 please contact the parish office for more info.
The Jan newsletter is now out, extra copies are available in the narthex of ea. church,
GSLC news: I stopped by the site of the church enroute to Morris on Jan 4th. The fellowship hall is enclosed and they are working on the interior of it. They are continuing to raise funds for the building project and interviewing candidates for full time pastor,
GFWC is hosting a baby shower for Life Care Pregnancy Center today (sat) from 1-3 p.m. at the Morris Public Library Multi-purpose room.
Habit for Humanity will have a pancake breakfast on Jan 16th from 8 am -1 pm at the legion in Morris free will offering
A fund drive has been established to help the van horn family after their house burned down. Contributions can be made at the UFMSB in Donnelly Morris and Chokio or mailed to box 341 Chokio MN 56221
There will be a predator hunt today (sat) sponsored by St. co pheasants forever. The headquarters is the “place to be” in Donnelly all entries must be turned in by 6:30 pm. For more info call Zach Arnold at 320-808-0960 or Jason Kirwin at 589-4537
The F.I.R.S.T. team from mahs will have a fundraising dinner from 5-8:30 pm on Jan 14th at the legion in Morris free will offering.
Walter van Epps of East grand forks passed away on Dec 29th. A daughter Suzanne (dick) smith is among the family members that survive him.
Grant smith of Donnelly passed away on Jan 4th. His funeral is today (sat) at 10 am at st J.
Laura Beyer of Morris passed away Dec 4th. Family members that survive her include her sons Dale and Bruce (Vikki) Beyer of Donnelly and a sister Esther Pasche of Morris formerly of Donnelly. Bruce is the city maintenance man in Donnelly and owner/operator of the body shop.
Arne Colden Jr. of Alberta passed away on Dec 31st. His mother in law Marvel Wagner of Morris formerly of Donnelly is among the family members that survive him.
Charlie Edim of Burnsville passed away on Dec 28th. His parents John and Helen (Erdahl) Edim are among the family members that survive him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Henry and Doris Erdahl.
Alexis Marie Smith was born on Jan 4th to Ryan and Angie smith of Donnelly grandparents are Gary and pat smith of Donnelly and Lynn and Lori Boots of Morris.
Clayton Lloyd Anderson was born on December 6, 2010 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D., to Curtis and Amy Anderson of Felton. Grandparents are Lloyd and Jan Anderson of Alberta, and Don and Bonita Gieselman of Donnelly. Great grandparents are Lorraine Jordahl of Detroit Lakes and Elsie Spiczka of St. Cloud.
Congratulations to the Morris area bantam hockey team that won the Sauk Centre tournament on Dec 11-12th Brady Jergenson and Bo Gullickson are members of that team.
Congratulations to the following athletes who were named athletes of the wk. by the Morris sports boosters for the fall season; MaKenzie smith (cc); Natalie Johnston (s&d) Jana Loher (cc)
Congratulations to Jeanne Ennen who was sworn in as county commissioner on Jan 4th.
Andy Brevig and I were among those who attended the ss program at Kong on Dec 29th it was rescheduled from the 23rd due to the weather.
Jeanne Ennen and I were among those who attended the open house retirement party at the courthouse in Morris for herb Kloos on Dec 30th. Later I stopped into LL to wish my cousin Bev Hurlbut a Happy New year. Dianne Amundson and I also visited her on Jan 5th.
Jim and Lou Eystad attended the funeral for Frank Farwell at Faith Lutheran on Dec 4th. He was their best man at their wedding.
Friday, October 15, 2010
donnelly news
Next edition Oct 16th-22nd
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: Farmers are very busy taking advantage of the warm sunny mild temps we have had over the past week to pick corn and other fall crops. My neighbor told me that some of the corn that they had picked was the driest he could ever remember. Some places in the area have broken several high temp records in the past wk. given the forecast I would suspect that many farmers will be done with the corn harvest in another week or so.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: There will be a parish prayer breakfast on Oct 17th at Kong at 9:45 am (between services), this is for anyone who is currently a member of the prayer chain or interested in learning more about this ministry, and/or becoming a member of it. For more info contact the parish office at 246-3211 or 677-2784
Advance sale tickets for the St J beef supper On Nov 9th are now on sale. To purchase tickets call 246-3436 or the parish office at 246-3211.
MSGLC News: The church continues to meet weekly at 9 am in the cougar room in the prairie inn in Morris with ss following services. Confirmation classes are held ea. Wed aft in the Theater arcade building. They are continuing to raise money to pay for moving the church to Morris, renovating it and adding an edition onto it. For more info call 392-5670
Rev John Smith of Cyrus is leading a tour to the Holly Land in Mar. for info call 795-2543
The SA army will be sponsoring a theme table luncheon fundraiser at faith Lutheran today (Sat) beginning at 11 am for more info call the faith church office
There are two open houses today (Sat)
The first one is in honor of Glen Werk’s 80th birthday from 2-5 pm at sax’s café in Donnelly. It will be held as scheduled despite the closing of the café on Sun.
The second one is a 70th wedding anniversary celebration for Eugene and Katie Lesmeister at the WWV village cafe from 1-4 pm. They are the grandparents of Casey Lesmeister of Donnelly
The Morris area school board will meet at the Donnelly town hall on Oct 18th at 7 pm.
An open house baby shower for Jon and Toni (Kloos) Hughes will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9-11 a.m. at Kongsvinger Parish Hall in Donnelly. Everyone is welcome. They are registered at Target.
An open house and dance for Lloyd and Jan Anderson’s 40th wedding anniversary will be held Saturday, Oct. 23 from 6-10 p.m. at the Eagles Club in Morris.
Bennet smith will be one of the speakers at the DFL fundraiser at the eagles club on Oct 20th beginning at 5:30 pm
There is a card shower for opal Harstad on the occasion of her 84th birthday. You can send cards to her at 16 green river rd. Morris MN. 56267.
Mark koepke would like to hear from some of the people in the Donnelly are you contact him at 6033 statler ave. Orlando, Florida 32809. PHONE----407--286 3978—e-mail----firebird3572003@yahoo.com.
Congratulations to the Rendsville 4-h club who was named 4-h club of the yr. Many members of the club also won individual awards too numerous to list here look for pictures and results in a future edition of the M S-t. The Rendsville 4-h club meets the first Mon of each month at the fire hall in Donnelly.
Congratulations to a “place to be” in Donnelly on becoming the newest member of the Morris area chamber of commerce. Lori Bentson and Shawn Haarstad are the new owners of the business located on the south end of town.
Congratulations to Brandon Jergenson for his 2nd place fire prevention poster in the 4-5th grade category
Melvin Foss of Barrett passed away on Oct 11th. Survivors include his son Bob (Donna smith) of Winsted and their family.
Ray Janachovsky of Lucan passed on Oct 12th. A son Mark (Karen) and their family of Donnelly are among the family that survives him. His funeral is today( Sat) in Lucan .
I do regret to inform you that Sax’s café in Donnelly is now closed. I was told that the owner could not afford to make the necessary renovations required by the state to bring it up to current standards.
The st co gen soc had their first meeting of the fall on Oct 7th at the Morris public library. We are always looking for new members and remember that due to the hard work of a lot of volunteers there is a lot of info in the gen room in the library.
Oct 9th was a busy day for me. I started the day at the Wilcox relocation auction in Morris, stopped at the fall festival at St J before heading to Elbow Lake for a memorial service for a distant relative of mine Julie Walwick at United Lutheran. I then returned to Morris for the open house at the Christus house, the benefit for Lyle Kruize at the Legion and the 4- h awards show at the wcorc. I also stopped at the Old # 1 Southside to offer congratulations to Beth (Van Horn) Kieffer on the occasion of her remarriage.
Oct 10th I attended the joint service of MSGLC of Morris and St J of rural Starbuck and the dinner after wards at st J. After wards I traveled to Morris where I took in the green energy tour and the homecoming concerts. One of the alumni I had a chance to visit with a little at the concert was former Donnelly area resident Dick Kloos. After the concert I went over to the green rivers apts to visit some with Vedar Harstad at this mothers place. He said his mom was very happy with all the birthday cards she had received so far,
The Donnelly community club had its monthly meeting on Oct 11th. We barnstormed on ideas for next year’s bee and/or other events. If you have any please share them with us. A quick reminder that the dates for next year’s bee are: Aug. 27 and 28th and the feature will be john Deere tractors and machinery. I also happy to report, that we had another successful bee, again this year. Due to a conflict next month’s meeting will be on Nov 15th instead of the 8th.
On Oct 12th I stopped in to visit Denny Anderson en-route home from Morris.
Gayle, Jenna, and Owen Gibson of Avon spent some time over the weekend visiting family and friends in the area and attending the St J fall festival.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: Farmers are very busy taking advantage of the warm sunny mild temps we have had over the past week to pick corn and other fall crops. My neighbor told me that some of the corn that they had picked was the driest he could ever remember. Some places in the area have broken several high temp records in the past wk. given the forecast I would suspect that many farmers will be done with the corn harvest in another week or so.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: There will be a parish prayer breakfast on Oct 17th at Kong at 9:45 am (between services), this is for anyone who is currently a member of the prayer chain or interested in learning more about this ministry, and/or becoming a member of it. For more info contact the parish office at 246-3211 or 677-2784
Advance sale tickets for the St J beef supper On Nov 9th are now on sale. To purchase tickets call 246-3436 or the parish office at 246-3211.
MSGLC News: The church continues to meet weekly at 9 am in the cougar room in the prairie inn in Morris with ss following services. Confirmation classes are held ea. Wed aft in the Theater arcade building. They are continuing to raise money to pay for moving the church to Morris, renovating it and adding an edition onto it. For more info call 392-5670
Rev John Smith of Cyrus is leading a tour to the Holly Land in Mar. for info call 795-2543
The SA army will be sponsoring a theme table luncheon fundraiser at faith Lutheran today (Sat) beginning at 11 am for more info call the faith church office
There are two open houses today (Sat)
The first one is in honor of Glen Werk’s 80th birthday from 2-5 pm at sax’s café in Donnelly. It will be held as scheduled despite the closing of the café on Sun.
The second one is a 70th wedding anniversary celebration for Eugene and Katie Lesmeister at the WWV village cafe from 1-4 pm. They are the grandparents of Casey Lesmeister of Donnelly
The Morris area school board will meet at the Donnelly town hall on Oct 18th at 7 pm.
An open house baby shower for Jon and Toni (Kloos) Hughes will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9-11 a.m. at Kongsvinger Parish Hall in Donnelly. Everyone is welcome. They are registered at Target.
An open house and dance for Lloyd and Jan Anderson’s 40th wedding anniversary will be held Saturday, Oct. 23 from 6-10 p.m. at the Eagles Club in Morris.
Bennet smith will be one of the speakers at the DFL fundraiser at the eagles club on Oct 20th beginning at 5:30 pm
There is a card shower for opal Harstad on the occasion of her 84th birthday. You can send cards to her at 16 green river rd. Morris MN. 56267.
Mark koepke would like to hear from some of the people in the Donnelly are you contact him at 6033 statler ave. Orlando, Florida 32809. PHONE----407--286 3978—e-mail----firebird3572003@yahoo.com.
Congratulations to the Rendsville 4-h club who was named 4-h club of the yr. Many members of the club also won individual awards too numerous to list here look for pictures and results in a future edition of the M S-t. The Rendsville 4-h club meets the first Mon of each month at the fire hall in Donnelly.
Congratulations to a “place to be” in Donnelly on becoming the newest member of the Morris area chamber of commerce. Lori Bentson and Shawn Haarstad are the new owners of the business located on the south end of town.
Congratulations to Brandon Jergenson for his 2nd place fire prevention poster in the 4-5th grade category
Melvin Foss of Barrett passed away on Oct 11th. Survivors include his son Bob (Donna smith) of Winsted and their family.
Ray Janachovsky of Lucan passed on Oct 12th. A son Mark (Karen) and their family of Donnelly are among the family that survives him. His funeral is today( Sat) in Lucan .
I do regret to inform you that Sax’s café in Donnelly is now closed. I was told that the owner could not afford to make the necessary renovations required by the state to bring it up to current standards.
The st co gen soc had their first meeting of the fall on Oct 7th at the Morris public library. We are always looking for new members and remember that due to the hard work of a lot of volunteers there is a lot of info in the gen room in the library.
Oct 9th was a busy day for me. I started the day at the Wilcox relocation auction in Morris, stopped at the fall festival at St J before heading to Elbow Lake for a memorial service for a distant relative of mine Julie Walwick at United Lutheran. I then returned to Morris for the open house at the Christus house, the benefit for Lyle Kruize at the Legion and the 4- h awards show at the wcorc. I also stopped at the Old # 1 Southside to offer congratulations to Beth (Van Horn) Kieffer on the occasion of her remarriage.
Oct 10th I attended the joint service of MSGLC of Morris and St J of rural Starbuck and the dinner after wards at st J. After wards I traveled to Morris where I took in the green energy tour and the homecoming concerts. One of the alumni I had a chance to visit with a little at the concert was former Donnelly area resident Dick Kloos. After the concert I went over to the green rivers apts to visit some with Vedar Harstad at this mothers place. He said his mom was very happy with all the birthday cards she had received so far,
The Donnelly community club had its monthly meeting on Oct 11th. We barnstormed on ideas for next year’s bee and/or other events. If you have any please share them with us. A quick reminder that the dates for next year’s bee are: Aug. 27 and 28th and the feature will be john Deere tractors and machinery. I also happy to report, that we had another successful bee, again this year. Due to a conflict next month’s meeting will be on Nov 15th instead of the 8th.
On Oct 12th I stopped in to visit Denny Anderson en-route home from Morris.
Gayle, Jenna, and Owen Gibson of Avon spent some time over the weekend visiting family and friends in the area and attending the St J fall festival.
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