Next edition Dec 18th- 24th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Please note that I have early deadlines for the next two weeks; Dec 22nd and 29th so please keep that in mind if you have news for me. I will be checking my boxes on the aft of the 20th and 27th
Weather news: As I was writing my column last week, a major winter storm was predicated for the weekend in the area, however we only got a few inches of snow and some blowing and drifting on Saturday although we did get some very cold temps. As most of you know the heavy snow fell in the cities and caused the roof of the metrodome to come down again.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the first installment of the ss program will be presented on Dec 19th at st J at 11 am followed by a potluck dinner. Please note that service times will switch on that sun with Kong worshiping at 8:30 am. there will also be communion at both churches.
The 2nd installment will be at Kong on Dec 23rd at 7 pm with lunch afterwards sponsored by the Kong Thrivent group. Everyone is welcome to attend one or both performances.
Christmas eve worship will be at st J on Dec 24th at 9 pm, Christmas day worship will be at Kong at 10 am and there will be joint services at Kong @10 am on the 26th.
If you are looking for a Christmas gift consider buying a cup of compassion with a picture of either church on it from the parish office.
Dec 19th is new member sun at gslc and the Dec 26th service will be their Christmas service.
There is a drop box for toys for tots at the bank in Donnelly.
Most Donnelly area business will close early on Christmas Eve and be closed all day Sat. Many will probably do the same for New Year’s Eve and day. Please check with each business as to what their plans are.
Doddie overson Williams informs me that they have changed the dates for the Donnelly girls get together in Rogers, it will now be held on the last sat of Apr and Sept at 1 pm instead of in Jan and July. I will have more info later.
Leo Hennen of Morris passed away on Dec 11th. Among the family members that survives him are his son chuck (Becky) Hennen of Morris and a daughter Joanie (Mike) Kopel of Donnelly and their families. His funeral was held on Dec 15th at assumption catholic church of Morris.
I have been informed that former Donnelly area resident Cora Vivian Thompson of Minneapolis passed away on Oct 10th at the age of 89. She was buried at the Lakewood cemetery in mlps. Her parents were the late Ben and Margret (Schwarz) and her brother was glen Thompson. She is survived by a sister in law Helene Thompson
Brandon Jon Hughes was born to Jon and Toni Hughes. Grandparents are Phil and Kris Kloos, great grandparents are Herb and Carol Kloos of Donnelly.
On Dec 8th the 5th annual Mas staff recognition program was held. Mary (mark) Huebner (15 years) and Suzanne (dick) smith (30 years) were among those recognized for their years of service to the school dist.
At the Dec 6th hi lo bowling league meet Nancy (Audrey) Henrichs had the high series, game, most pins over avg. and strikes.
Andy brevig and I attended bible study at St J on Dec 9th
Pearl A. Anderson and I were among the many from the area that attended the open house for Joe Altrich at the Donnelly co-op on Dec 10th. He is retiring after working at the co-op for 53 years. Among the well-wishers was former manager Eddie dummer of Alex
We were also among those who attended the Donnelly community club’s annual appreciation dinner at the hall on Dec 11th. The royalty and their families did a good job again of making the hall look very festive for the occasion. Special thanks go out to them for helping serve the dinner, the community club officers and families for preparing the dinner and to Santa for taking time out of his busy schedule at the North Pole to come and visit with the kids. His also stopped in Hoffman and since his reindeer were tired after that long trip he left them there to rest for the long trip home so the dfd gave him a ride into town in the fire truck.
Pat smith and I were among those who attended “a time to remember” at the Pedersen funeral home on Dec 12th. I represented the family of my “mom” aunt Pearl’s family there. Afterwards it was off the Maes concert hall for the concert by Luke Fiskness.
Dec 13th Dianne Amundson and I visited our cousin Bev Hurlbut at Legacy living to wish her a Happy Birthday. In the eve Andy brevig and I attended the st co rep party meeting at Detoy’s in Morris. It was decided that we would try and coordinate our county convention with others in the area for some time in Feb. or early Mar.
Dec 15th I stopped into the open house at fed tel in Morris and the open house retirement party for Ron bourssea at the Morris co-op (he is a distant relative). I then traveled to el to see the holiday train took in the open house at the victory in life church, and the chamber’s supper at the community building.
Sam and Dorothy Johrdheim hosted the annual frank Christmas party on Dec 14th. Guests included Shirley Frank of Donnelly, Donna Frank of starbuck, Joann and Odell Christenson of Lakeville and Marlene burtlag of Cyrus.
Dec 12th Larry and Peggy Wilke and Pearl A. Anderson traveled to St. Cloud for a visit with her son Jody and Colleen Wilke. She says they will have married 30 years on Jan 1st, and are going to celebrate by going on a cruise.
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Saturday, December 18, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
DONNELLY NEWS
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Remember if you are going to be gone during the holidays or for the winter you can keep up on the Donnelly news by visiting www.morrissuntribune.com under columns, Donnelly news or at my blog at www.donnellyminn.blogspot.com.
Winter is here to stay. Several inches of snow fell on Friday followed by strong winds that caused stormy conditions for most of the day. This week has been cold with below zero temperatures. It was nice to come home Saturday and find out that my driveway had been blown out. Thanks to whoever did that for me.
In St. John’s/ Kongsvinger Parish news: There will be a red poinsettia garden in the parish this year at Christmas services. If you would like to order one, please call the parish office at 246-3211 by Dec. 18.
The parish has a hat/ mitten tree in the back of both churches. Hats and mittens will be collected until Dec. 12 to be donated to the Salvation Army.
Kongsvinger will again once again hold its annual Christmas card club. To participate, you may give your donation to Florentine Erickson or Bertha Larson.
Sunday school will be at St. John’s on Dec. 12 at 9:45 a.m. with practice to follow. There will also be practice today (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to noon at Kongsvinger.
The first installment of the Sunday school program will be presented on Dec. 19 at St. John’s at 11 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner. Please note that service times will switch on that Sunday with Kongsvinger worshipping at 8:30 a.m.
The second installment will be at Kongsvinger on Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. with lunch afterwards. Everyone is welcome to attend one or both performances.
Christmas eve worship services will be at St. John’s on Dec. 24 at 9 p.m. Christmas day worship will be at Kongsvinger. There will be joint services at Kongsvinger at 10 a.m. on Dec. 26.
A piano recital by Luke Fiskness will be held at the Morris Area Elementary concert hall on Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Thrivent and there will be a free will offering to benefit the food shelf and Pamida giving tree. For more info call 589-1731.
Santa will be stopping in Donnelly today (Saturday) at the hall about 1 p.m. Kids of all ages are invited to visit with him.
There is a drop box for Toys for Tots at the bank in Donnelly.
Former Donnelly area resident Gladys Amborn of Morris passed away on Dec. 5. Her funeral is today (Saturday) at 2:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris.
Congratulations to Mason Dunn (Lowell and Sandy) and Madison Wesley (Alisha and Matthew Gramith) who were recent winners in the Lions peace poster contest.
Congratulations to Herb Kloos who was recently recognized for his many years of service to the West Central Community Action board. He has represented Stevens County for the last ten years.
Brittany Cardwell was among the Girl Scouts who collected toys for the Gillette children’s hospital in Minneapolis.
Pearl A. Anderson and I attended the KLCW advent supper on Dec. 2 at Kongsvinger.
Jack, John and Joan Kopacek and I attended the funeral for Les Huebner in Morris on Dec. 4. Earlier in the day I attended the open house at the Stevens County museum and the Christmas bazaar at the Morris Senior Center. Lou Eystad said they had a good turnout.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the worship services at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Morris on Dec. 5 and the Christmas sing-a-long at St. John’s in the afternoon.
I stopped by the Holidazzle Trim-a-Tree event at the Donnelly Hall on Sunday. Hats off to Sandy Dunn and her family who did an outstanding job of putting the event together. Karen Janachovsky won the people’s choice for the best tree. Sandy says thanks to everyone who helped in any way, especially for those who helped at the end of the day.
Joan, Jack and John Kopacek and I attended the Learning Unlimited event on Dec. 8.
When driving through Donnelly, be sure to take a look at the community bulletin board for current events.
Remember if you are going to be gone during the holidays or for the winter you can keep up on the Donnelly news by visiting www.morrissuntribune.com under columns, Donnelly news or at my blog at www.donnellyminn.blogspot.com.
Winter is here to stay. Several inches of snow fell on Friday followed by strong winds that caused stormy conditions for most of the day. This week has been cold with below zero temperatures. It was nice to come home Saturday and find out that my driveway had been blown out. Thanks to whoever did that for me.
In St. John’s/ Kongsvinger Parish news: There will be a red poinsettia garden in the parish this year at Christmas services. If you would like to order one, please call the parish office at 246-3211 by Dec. 18.
The parish has a hat/ mitten tree in the back of both churches. Hats and mittens will be collected until Dec. 12 to be donated to the Salvation Army.
Kongsvinger will again once again hold its annual Christmas card club. To participate, you may give your donation to Florentine Erickson or Bertha Larson.
Sunday school will be at St. John’s on Dec. 12 at 9:45 a.m. with practice to follow. There will also be practice today (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to noon at Kongsvinger.
The first installment of the Sunday school program will be presented on Dec. 19 at St. John’s at 11 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner. Please note that service times will switch on that Sunday with Kongsvinger worshipping at 8:30 a.m.
The second installment will be at Kongsvinger on Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. with lunch afterwards. Everyone is welcome to attend one or both performances.
Christmas eve worship services will be at St. John’s on Dec. 24 at 9 p.m. Christmas day worship will be at Kongsvinger. There will be joint services at Kongsvinger at 10 a.m. on Dec. 26.
A piano recital by Luke Fiskness will be held at the Morris Area Elementary concert hall on Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Thrivent and there will be a free will offering to benefit the food shelf and Pamida giving tree. For more info call 589-1731.
Santa will be stopping in Donnelly today (Saturday) at the hall about 1 p.m. Kids of all ages are invited to visit with him.
There is a drop box for Toys for Tots at the bank in Donnelly.
Former Donnelly area resident Gladys Amborn of Morris passed away on Dec. 5. Her funeral is today (Saturday) at 2:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris.
Congratulations to Mason Dunn (Lowell and Sandy) and Madison Wesley (Alisha and Matthew Gramith) who were recent winners in the Lions peace poster contest.
Congratulations to Herb Kloos who was recently recognized for his many years of service to the West Central Community Action board. He has represented Stevens County for the last ten years.
Brittany Cardwell was among the Girl Scouts who collected toys for the Gillette children’s hospital in Minneapolis.
Pearl A. Anderson and I attended the KLCW advent supper on Dec. 2 at Kongsvinger.
Jack, John and Joan Kopacek and I attended the funeral for Les Huebner in Morris on Dec. 4. Earlier in the day I attended the open house at the Stevens County museum and the Christmas bazaar at the Morris Senior Center. Lou Eystad said they had a good turnout.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the worship services at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Morris on Dec. 5 and the Christmas sing-a-long at St. John’s in the afternoon.
I stopped by the Holidazzle Trim-a-Tree event at the Donnelly Hall on Sunday. Hats off to Sandy Dunn and her family who did an outstanding job of putting the event together. Karen Janachovsky won the people’s choice for the best tree. Sandy says thanks to everyone who helped in any way, especially for those who helped at the end of the day.
Joan, Jack and John Kopacek and I attended the Learning Unlimited event on Dec. 8.
When driving through Donnelly, be sure to take a look at the community bulletin board for current events.
Friday, November 26, 2010
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Nov 27th-Dec 4th.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. As winter approaches there may be occasions when I will be unable to get into town to check my boxes so please keep that in mind if you have news and/ or an announcement for me.
Weather news; Mother nature has given us a vivid reminder that winter is right around the corner with cold temps, some freezing drizzle, and light snow during the past week
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Dec 1st and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am ---11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
There will be a Christmas carol sing a long at St J on Dec 5th beginning at 4:30 pm with a light lunch following
There will be a red poinsettia garden in the parish this year at Christmas services. If you would like to order one please call the parish office at 246-3211 by Dec 18th.
Wam will meet on Dec 4th at our savior’s in Chokio beginning with a short business meeting at 10 am followed by their annual advent potluck dinner. Special guest will be Julie smith from the 'institute for Lutheran theology" Everyone is welcome.
The 2nd annual holidazzle trim a tree event and silent auction will be held at the Donnelly hall on Dec 4 and 5th from 12-4 pm both days. Stop in for hot cider, coffee, sweets and other goodies. If you are going to bring a tree or an item for the silent auction please let sandy Dunn (246-3292), know by Nov 28th. She will be at the hall on Fri. eve Dec 3rd to receive trees and help set up. Proceeds will be used for renovations of the Donnelly hall. Last year’s event was very successful let’s build on it.
The red hats will meet on Dec 6th at 1 pm at “the place to be” for pizza. For those that wish to participate in a cookie exchange please bring two dozen cookies or goodies all are welcome.
LU will meet on Dec 8th at 1 pm at the Morris sr. center Laird barber will be the speaker.
Dale Snesrud of Northfield MN passed away on Nov 18th. Among the family members that survive him, is his wife Nancy (Frank). Her parents were the late John and Helen Frank of Donnelly.
Jacie Susan Wente was born on November 9, 2010 at Douglas County Hospital, Alexandria, to Chad and Jackie Wente. Grandparents are Rick and Sue Frass of Starbuck, and Richard and Linda Wente of Donnelly. Great-grandmothers are Irene Blocher of Starbuck and Rosalita Frass of Willmar.
Congratulations to Tara flaten who was recently named to the honor roll at Hancock H.S.
Congratulations to Carrie Rouske who named the all west central tribune area team in vb
Congratulations to Alex Erickson who was recently named an AAA winner at c-a H.S.
Congratulations to Becky Hennen who was named support staff member of the year at Morris area schools.
Agralite is looking for the following people from Donnelly who had their capital credit checks returned: Anderson, Gene? John; Bottcher, Don; Fitzgerald Joe; and Kietgerald, Paul. If you know the whereabouts of any of these people or any family members please call them at 1-800-950-8375.
Pearl A. Anderson and I were among those who took in the open house at sv on Nov 18th. Later the threshing bee royalty were among the participants in the parade of lights in Morris.
Andy Brevig and I were among the many that attended the turkey bingo at the Donnelly hall on Nov 19th. Thanks to westmor industries for the turkey dinner I won.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the worship services at good shepherd Lutheran church in Morris on Nov 21st and the fall festival at Kong. Thanks to Betty Kill for making the doily I won there.
Due to some cell phone problems I now have a new cell# 320-288-8692
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. As winter approaches there may be occasions when I will be unable to get into town to check my boxes so please keep that in mind if you have news and/ or an announcement for me.
Weather news; Mother nature has given us a vivid reminder that winter is right around the corner with cold temps, some freezing drizzle, and light snow during the past week
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Dec 1st and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am ---11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
There will be a Christmas carol sing a long at St J on Dec 5th beginning at 4:30 pm with a light lunch following
There will be a red poinsettia garden in the parish this year at Christmas services. If you would like to order one please call the parish office at 246-3211 by Dec 18th.
Wam will meet on Dec 4th at our savior’s in Chokio beginning with a short business meeting at 10 am followed by their annual advent potluck dinner. Special guest will be Julie smith from the 'institute for Lutheran theology" Everyone is welcome.
The 2nd annual holidazzle trim a tree event and silent auction will be held at the Donnelly hall on Dec 4 and 5th from 12-4 pm both days. Stop in for hot cider, coffee, sweets and other goodies. If you are going to bring a tree or an item for the silent auction please let sandy Dunn (246-3292), know by Nov 28th. She will be at the hall on Fri. eve Dec 3rd to receive trees and help set up. Proceeds will be used for renovations of the Donnelly hall. Last year’s event was very successful let’s build on it.
The red hats will meet on Dec 6th at 1 pm at “the place to be” for pizza. For those that wish to participate in a cookie exchange please bring two dozen cookies or goodies all are welcome.
LU will meet on Dec 8th at 1 pm at the Morris sr. center Laird barber will be the speaker.
Dale Snesrud of Northfield MN passed away on Nov 18th. Among the family members that survive him, is his wife Nancy (Frank). Her parents were the late John and Helen Frank of Donnelly.
Jacie Susan Wente was born on November 9, 2010 at Douglas County Hospital, Alexandria, to Chad and Jackie Wente. Grandparents are Rick and Sue Frass of Starbuck, and Richard and Linda Wente of Donnelly. Great-grandmothers are Irene Blocher of Starbuck and Rosalita Frass of Willmar.
Congratulations to Tara flaten who was recently named to the honor roll at Hancock H.S.
Congratulations to Carrie Rouske who named the all west central tribune area team in vb
Congratulations to Alex Erickson who was recently named an AAA winner at c-a H.S.
Congratulations to Becky Hennen who was named support staff member of the year at Morris area schools.
Agralite is looking for the following people from Donnelly who had their capital credit checks returned: Anderson, Gene? John; Bottcher, Don; Fitzgerald Joe; and Kietgerald, Paul. If you know the whereabouts of any of these people or any family members please call them at 1-800-950-8375.
Pearl A. Anderson and I were among those who took in the open house at sv on Nov 18th. Later the threshing bee royalty were among the participants in the parade of lights in Morris.
Andy Brevig and I were among the many that attended the turkey bingo at the Donnelly hall on Nov 19th. Thanks to westmor industries for the turkey dinner I won.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the worship services at good shepherd Lutheran church in Morris on Nov 21st and the fall festival at Kong. Thanks to Betty Kill for making the doily I won there.
Due to some cell phone problems I now have a new cell# 320-288-8692
Friday, November 12, 2010
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Nov 13th -19th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: Sunny mild weather during the past week has enabled most farmers in the area to finish getting their corn picked and fall tillage done. A few are still doing some ditching and other jobs.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: due to the fall festival On Nov 21st services at Kong will be 8:30 a.m. and St J at 11 a.m.
The fall festival will be held at Kong from 11 am -1 pm at Kong. New on the menu this year is pork chops. Tickets will be available at the door.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Nov. 17th, Dec 1 and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
Lefse making day will be held at Kong today (Sat) beginning at 9 am
Thanksgiving eve services will be held at St J at 7pm on Nov 24th.
Joha Tomma (Andrea Bergstrom) and their son Mason were baptized at Kong on Nov 6th at Kong. Grandmother is Becky bergstrom great grandparents are Burton and Irene Strand.
Community thanksgiving dinners will be served at the assumption catholic church in Morris from 11 am – 1 pm and at the UM church in Herman from noon to 1 pm
Correction the St Luke’s west services at the Keng community center are at @ 11am.
The haining family of Fergus falls will be in concert at the UM church in Herman on Nov 14th at 2:30 pm
The Morris life care pregnancy center Italian dinner (served by Bello cucina) and silent auction will be held on Nov 14th at the assumption catholic church from 4:30-7:30 pm. Free will offering
The don com club will meet on Nov 15th at 7 pm at the Donnelly hall. Note change of day.
The DFD annual turkey bingo will be held on Nov 19th at 7 pm at the hall.
Congratulations to Eric smith (Dick and Suzanne) who was recently chosen to design a home for an “extreme makeover” family in Fargo
Congratulations to bonnie onnen of park rapids, who recently won the adult carrier of the month award from the northern states circulation managers’ assoc. She is the pelican rapids area carrier for the Fergus Falls daily journal and a former Donnelly area resident. Her parents are Norma and the late Ken Osterman.
Congratulations to George Libbon who was reelected to soil and water conservation board and to Joel Flatten for being elected to the Hancock school board.
Congratulations to the following winner at the Lion’s awards banquet on Nov 8th: cross country: Mackenzie smith most valuable runner, all conf and performer of the week wcc. Swimming and diving most valuable swimmer Natalie Johnston; vb Carrie roske most valuable defensive player and all conference. Natalie was also a winner of the Merle felstul leadership athlete award.
Marie Sims of Morris passed away on Nov 4th. A granddaughter Angie (Ryan) smith and their son hunter are among the family members that survive her.
Jack eissel of Hancock passed away Nov 26th 2004. Among the family members that survive him, is his father Robert (Dorothy Hilla) of Donnelly. He walked away from a group home in Hancock and his body was finally found last week.
Chuck messinbrink Sr of Hancock passed away on Nov 7th. Among the family that survives him is a grandson Adam (Carla) Ritter of Donnelly
roger realdson of AZ passed away on Nov 10th. Among his survivors is his mother Mable Realdson of Morris formerly of Donnelly.
The st co gen soc met at the Morris public library on Nov 4th. Jerry Kopacek was re-elected president and I was reelected to the board. The next meeting will be in Mar.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the wam meeting at the minnewaska home in starbuck on Nov 7th. It was announced that a new Lcmc church shalom Lutheran has started up in Starbuck and was meeting at the starbuck community center. It was also announced that the new reclaim hymnal is available for pre order by congregations and/or individuals; it should be ready to be shipped sometime next year. The next wam meeting will be held on Dec 4that our savior’s Lutheran church in Chokio. It will be the annual advent potluck beginning at 10 am
After the meeting I attended the holiday bazaar at the community center then visited with Darlene Christofferson at her home in Starbuck. En route home I stopped by the site of the Good Shepherd Lutheran church the church is on its foundation and the slab for the fellowship hall is poured. construction will soon begin.
Elaine Harstad and I were among the family and friends who attended confirmation services at Kong on Nov 7th, the Thrivent reception after wards and the dinner for mark Dunn at the parish hall in the aft.
Nov 10th Joan, Jon and Jack kopacek attended the Lu meeting at Morris public library. In the eve Wally McCollar and I attended the visitation for Millie LeSage at the funeral home. He also attended the visitation for Chuck Messinbrink at Zion Lutheran. In the eve Andy brevig and I attended the parish bible study at Kong.
As some of you know Millie was the first person to write the Donnelly news and I had a nice note from her after I started writing it telling me I was doing a good job. When she got married she gave the job to her sister Della Ruff who did it for over 50 yrs.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: Sunny mild weather during the past week has enabled most farmers in the area to finish getting their corn picked and fall tillage done. A few are still doing some ditching and other jobs.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: due to the fall festival On Nov 21st services at Kong will be 8:30 a.m. and St J at 11 a.m.
The fall festival will be held at Kong from 11 am -1 pm at Kong. New on the menu this year is pork chops. Tickets will be available at the door.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Nov. 17th, Dec 1 and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
Lefse making day will be held at Kong today (Sat) beginning at 9 am
Thanksgiving eve services will be held at St J at 7pm on Nov 24th.
Joha Tomma (Andrea Bergstrom) and their son Mason were baptized at Kong on Nov 6th at Kong. Grandmother is Becky bergstrom great grandparents are Burton and Irene Strand.
Community thanksgiving dinners will be served at the assumption catholic church in Morris from 11 am – 1 pm and at the UM church in Herman from noon to 1 pm
Correction the St Luke’s west services at the Keng community center are at @ 11am.
The haining family of Fergus falls will be in concert at the UM church in Herman on Nov 14th at 2:30 pm
The Morris life care pregnancy center Italian dinner (served by Bello cucina) and silent auction will be held on Nov 14th at the assumption catholic church from 4:30-7:30 pm. Free will offering
The don com club will meet on Nov 15th at 7 pm at the Donnelly hall. Note change of day.
The DFD annual turkey bingo will be held on Nov 19th at 7 pm at the hall.
Congratulations to Eric smith (Dick and Suzanne) who was recently chosen to design a home for an “extreme makeover” family in Fargo
Congratulations to bonnie onnen of park rapids, who recently won the adult carrier of the month award from the northern states circulation managers’ assoc. She is the pelican rapids area carrier for the Fergus Falls daily journal and a former Donnelly area resident. Her parents are Norma and the late Ken Osterman.
Congratulations to George Libbon who was reelected to soil and water conservation board and to Joel Flatten for being elected to the Hancock school board.
Congratulations to the following winner at the Lion’s awards banquet on Nov 8th: cross country: Mackenzie smith most valuable runner, all conf and performer of the week wcc. Swimming and diving most valuable swimmer Natalie Johnston; vb Carrie roske most valuable defensive player and all conference. Natalie was also a winner of the Merle felstul leadership athlete award.
Marie Sims of Morris passed away on Nov 4th. A granddaughter Angie (Ryan) smith and their son hunter are among the family members that survive her.
Jack eissel of Hancock passed away Nov 26th 2004. Among the family members that survive him, is his father Robert (Dorothy Hilla) of Donnelly. He walked away from a group home in Hancock and his body was finally found last week.
Chuck messinbrink Sr of Hancock passed away on Nov 7th. Among the family that survives him is a grandson Adam (Carla) Ritter of Donnelly
roger realdson of AZ passed away on Nov 10th. Among his survivors is his mother Mable Realdson of Morris formerly of Donnelly.
The st co gen soc met at the Morris public library on Nov 4th. Jerry Kopacek was re-elected president and I was reelected to the board. The next meeting will be in Mar.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the wam meeting at the minnewaska home in starbuck on Nov 7th. It was announced that a new Lcmc church shalom Lutheran has started up in Starbuck and was meeting at the starbuck community center. It was also announced that the new reclaim hymnal is available for pre order by congregations and/or individuals; it should be ready to be shipped sometime next year. The next wam meeting will be held on Dec 4that our savior’s Lutheran church in Chokio. It will be the annual advent potluck beginning at 10 am
After the meeting I attended the holiday bazaar at the community center then visited with Darlene Christofferson at her home in Starbuck. En route home I stopped by the site of the Good Shepherd Lutheran church the church is on its foundation and the slab for the fellowship hall is poured. construction will soon begin.
Elaine Harstad and I were among the family and friends who attended confirmation services at Kong on Nov 7th, the Thrivent reception after wards and the dinner for mark Dunn at the parish hall in the aft.
Nov 10th Joan, Jon and Jack kopacek attended the Lu meeting at Morris public library. In the eve Wally McCollar and I attended the visitation for Millie LeSage at the funeral home. He also attended the visitation for Chuck Messinbrink at Zion Lutheran. In the eve Andy brevig and I attended the parish bible study at Kong.
As some of you know Millie was the first person to write the Donnelly news and I had a nice note from her after I started writing it telling me I was doing a good job. When she got married she gave the job to her sister Della Ruff who did it for over 50 yrs.
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Nov 13th -19th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: Sunny mild weather during the past week has enabled most farmers in the area to finish getting their corn picked and fall tillage done. A few are still doing some ditching and other jobs.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: due to the fall festival On Nov 21st services at Kong will be 8:30 a.m. and St J at 11 a.m.
The fall festival will be held at Kong from 11 am -1 pm at Kong. New on the menu this year is pork chops. Tickets will be available at the door.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Nov. 17th, Dec 1 and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
Lefse making day will be held at Kong today (Sat) beginning at 9 am
Thanksgiving eve services will be held at St J at 7pm on Nov 24th.
Joha Tomma (Andrea Bergstrom) and their son Mason were baptized at Kong on Nov 6th at Kong. Grandmother is Becky bergstrom great grandparents are Burton and Irene Strand.
Community thanksgiving dinners will be served at the assumption catholic church in Morris from 11 am – 1 pm and at the UM church in Herman from noon to 1 pm
Correction the St Luke’s west services at the Keng community center are at @ 11am.
The haining family of Fergus falls will be in concert at the UM church in Herman on Nov 14th at 2:30 pm
The Morris life care pregnancy center Italian dinner (served by Bello cucina) and silent auction will be held on Nov 14th at the assumption catholic church from 4:30-7:30 pm. Free will offering
The don com club will meet on Nov 15th at 7 pm at the Donnelly hall. Note change of day.
The DFD annual turkey bingo will be held on Nov 19th at 7 pm at the hall.
Congratulations to Eric smith (Dick and Suzanne) who was recently chosen to design a home for an “extreme makeover” family in Fargo
Congratulations to bonnie onnen of park rapids, who recently won the adult carrier of the month award from the northern states circulation managers’ assoc. She is the pelican rapids area carrier for the Fergus Falls daily journal and a former Donnelly area resident. Her parents are Norma and the late Ken Osterman.
Congratulations to George Libbon who was reelected to soil and water conservation board and to Joel Flatten for being elected to the Hancock school board.
Congratulations to the following winner at the Lion’s awards banquet on Nov 8th: cross country: Mackenzie smith most valuable runner, all conf and performer of the week wcc. Swimming and diving most valuable swimmer Natalie Johnston; vb Carrie roske most valuable defensive player and all conference. Natalie was also a winner of the Merle felstul leadership athlete award.
Marie Sims of Morris passed away on Nov 4th. A granddaughter Angie (Ryan) smith and their son hunter are among the family members that survive her.
Jack eissel of Hancock passed away Nov 26th 2004. Among the family members that survive him, is his father Robert (Dorothy Hilla) of Donnelly. He walked away from a group home in Hancock and his body was finally found last week.
Chuck messinbrink Sr of Hancock passed away on Nov 7th. Among the family that survives him is a grandson Adam (Carla) Ritter of Donnelly
roger realdson of AZ passed away on Nov 10th. Among his survivors is his mother Mable Realdson of Morris formerly of Donnelly.
The st co gen soc met at the Morris public library on Nov 4th. Jerry Kopacek was re-elected president and I was reelected to the board. The next meeting will be in Mar.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the wam meeting at the minnewaska home in starbuck on Nov 7th. It was announced that a new Lcmc church shalom Lutheran has started up in Starbuck and was meeting at the starbuck community center. It was also announced that the new reclaim hymnal is available for pre order by congregations and/or individuals; it should be ready to be shipped sometime next year. The next wam meeting will be held on Dec 4that our savior’s Lutheran church in Chokio. It will be the annual advent potluck beginning at 10 am
After the meeting I attended the holiday bazaar at the community center then visited with Darlene Christofferson at her home in Starbuck. En route home I stopped by the site of the Good Shepherd Lutheran church the church is on its foundation and the slab for the fellowship hall is poured. construction will soon begin.
Elaine Harstad and I were among the family and friends who attended confirmation services at Kong on Nov 7th, the Thrivent reception after wards and the dinner for mark Dunn at the parish hall in the aft.
Nov 10th Joan, Jon and Jack kopacek attended the Lu meeting at Morris public library. In the eve Wally McCollar and I attended the visitation for Millie LeSage at the funeral home. He also attended the visitation for Chuck Messinbrink at Zion Lutheran. In the eve Andy brevig and I attended the parish bible study at Kong.
As some of you know Millie was the first person to write the Donnelly news and I had a nice note from her after I started writing it telling me I was doing a good job. When she got married she gave the job to her sister Della Ruff who did it for over 50 yrs.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: Sunny mild weather during the past week has enabled most farmers in the area to finish getting their corn picked and fall tillage done. A few are still doing some ditching and other jobs.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: due to the fall festival On Nov 21st services at Kong will be 8:30 a.m. and St J at 11 a.m.
The fall festival will be held at Kong from 11 am -1 pm at Kong. New on the menu this year is pork chops. Tickets will be available at the door.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Nov. 17th, Dec 1 and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and at Kong from 7-8 pm.
Lefse making day will be held at Kong today (Sat) beginning at 9 am
Thanksgiving eve services will be held at St J at 7pm on Nov 24th.
Joha Tomma (Andrea Bergstrom) and their son Mason were baptized at Kong on Nov 6th at Kong. Grandmother is Becky bergstrom great grandparents are Burton and Irene Strand.
Community thanksgiving dinners will be served at the assumption catholic church in Morris from 11 am – 1 pm and at the UM church in Herman from noon to 1 pm
Correction the St Luke’s west services at the Keng community center are at @ 11am.
The haining family of Fergus falls will be in concert at the UM church in Herman on Nov 14th at 2:30 pm
The Morris life care pregnancy center Italian dinner (served by Bello cucina) and silent auction will be held on Nov 14th at the assumption catholic church from 4:30-7:30 pm. Free will offering
The don com club will meet on Nov 15th at 7 pm at the Donnelly hall. Note change of day.
The DFD annual turkey bingo will be held on Nov 19th at 7 pm at the hall.
Congratulations to Eric smith (Dick and Suzanne) who was recently chosen to design a home for an “extreme makeover” family in Fargo
Congratulations to bonnie onnen of park rapids, who recently won the adult carrier of the month award from the northern states circulation managers’ assoc. She is the pelican rapids area carrier for the Fergus Falls daily journal and a former Donnelly area resident. Her parents are Norma and the late Ken Osterman.
Congratulations to George Libbon who was reelected to soil and water conservation board and to Joel Flatten for being elected to the Hancock school board.
Congratulations to the following winner at the Lion’s awards banquet on Nov 8th: cross country: Mackenzie smith most valuable runner, all conf and performer of the week wcc. Swimming and diving most valuable swimmer Natalie Johnston; vb Carrie roske most valuable defensive player and all conference. Natalie was also a winner of the Merle felstul leadership athlete award.
Marie Sims of Morris passed away on Nov 4th. A granddaughter Angie (Ryan) smith and their son hunter are among the family members that survive her.
Jack eissel of Hancock passed away Nov 26th 2004. Among the family members that survive him, is his father Robert (Dorothy Hilla) of Donnelly. He walked away from a group home in Hancock and his body was finally found last week.
Chuck messinbrink Sr of Hancock passed away on Nov 7th. Among the family that survives him is a grandson Adam (Carla) Ritter of Donnelly
roger realdson of AZ passed away on Nov 10th. Among his survivors is his mother Mable Realdson of Morris formerly of Donnelly.
The st co gen soc met at the Morris public library on Nov 4th. Jerry Kopacek was re-elected president and I was reelected to the board. The next meeting will be in Mar.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the wam meeting at the minnewaska home in starbuck on Nov 7th. It was announced that a new Lcmc church shalom Lutheran has started up in Starbuck and was meeting at the starbuck community center. It was also announced that the new reclaim hymnal is available for pre order by congregations and/or individuals; it should be ready to be shipped sometime next year. The next wam meeting will be held on Dec 4that our savior’s Lutheran church in Chokio. It will be the annual advent potluck beginning at 10 am
After the meeting I attended the holiday bazaar at the community center then visited with Darlene Christofferson at her home in Starbuck. En route home I stopped by the site of the Good Shepherd Lutheran church the church is on its foundation and the slab for the fellowship hall is poured. construction will soon begin.
Elaine Harstad and I were among the family and friends who attended confirmation services at Kong on Nov 7th, the Thrivent reception after wards and the dinner for mark Dunn at the parish hall in the aft.
Nov 10th Joan, Jon and Jack kopacek attended the Lu meeting at Morris public library. In the eve Wally McCollar and I attended the visitation for Millie LeSage at the funeral home. He also attended the visitation for Chuck Messinbrink at Zion Lutheran. In the eve Andy brevig and I attended the parish bible study at Kong.
As some of you know Millie was the first person to write the Donnelly news and I had a nice note from her after I started writing it telling me I was doing a good job. When she got married she gave the job to her sister Della Ruff who did it for over 50 yrs.
Friday, November 5, 2010
donnelly news
Next edition Nov 6th -12th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: Minn. weather is known for doing very fast about faces and so it was this week when sunny milder weather returned enabling most area farmers to finish getting their corn picked. Most farmers are finishing up with fall tillage do some ditching and other odd jobs.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: confirmation sun will be held on Nov 7th at Kong. Our confirm ands this year are Mark Dunn (Lowell and Sandy) Bryce Jergenson (rob and Peg) and Brandon Pray (Dave and Cora)
There will be reception for the confirmands following services in the Kong church basement sponsored by the Kong Thrivent finical group.
A dinner in honor of Mark Dunn’s confirmation will be held on Nov 7th following services at the Kong parish hall all members of Kong are welcome
St J beef supper will be held at the ST J parish hall on Nov 9th from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. Advance tickets may be purchased at the parish office.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Nov 10th, 17th, Dec 1 and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and Kong from 7-8 pm.
Lefse making day will be held at Kong on Nov 13th beginning at 9 am. If you can help please bring 10 lbs. of russet potatoes peeled not cooked and rsvp to Elaine Harstad at 677-2784 by Nov 10th.
Mutual ministry committee will be held on Nov 11th at 7 pm at St J.
The Nov. newsletter is now out extra copies are available in the narthex of ea. church.
Wam will meet today (Sat) at the Minnewaska Lutheran Home in starbuck beginning with coffee at 9:30 am program at 10 am. The program will be a DVD presentation by rev smith delivered at the recent Lcmc convention.
St Luke’s west will start meeting at the Keng community center beginning Nov 7th @ 8:30 am.
The haining family of Fergus falls will be in concert at the UM church in Herman on Nov 14th at 2:30 pm
Harvest supper at faith in Morris on Nov 10th 4:30 -7 pm
An open house baby shower for Wyatt Hagen, son of Jeff and Kelsey Hagen, grandson of Lynn and Sheila Schulz, will be held today (Saturday) from 2-4 p.m. at Zion Church in Hoffman
Lu will meet on Nov. 10th at 1 pm at the Morris public library
The don com club will meet on Nov 15th at 7 pm at the Donnelly hall. Note change of day.
The PO will be closed on Nov 11th due to the Veterans Day holiday
The DFD annual turkey bingo will be held on Nov 19th at 7 pm at the hall.
Millie Lesage of Morris formerly of Donnelly passed away on Nov 4th.
Bradey Harrison Lemme was born October 8, 2010 in Brookings Health System of Brookings, S.D. to Carl and Melissa Lemme. Grandparents are Barbara and Lowell Simpson of Chokio, and Dr. Gary Lemme and Dr. Terry Lemme of Brookings, S.D. Great-grandparents are Leona and Paul Lemme of Necedah, Wis. and Great-grandma Monica Tielke of Yankton, S.D.
David schmidgall of Morris passed away on Oct 26th. Among the family that survive him are a brother in law Carter (Amanda) Feuchtenberger of Donnelly
Congratulations to the MAHS FB team that won the wcc championship. Justin Stallman, tom Holland and Pat Uhpoff are members of that team.
Congratulations to tom Holland who was recently confirmed at first Lutheran.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Morris FFA chapter that recently won several awards at the national and regional level. The AG issues team earned bronze status at the national FFA convention. Kaitlin van horn is a member of that team. The chapter itself receiving a 2 star award at the convention, Sami Searle, Natalie Johnston and Kendra Sperr are officers in the chapter. The dairy food team placed third at the regional contest on Oct 8th Melanie van Horn and MaKenzie smith (who finished 4th individually) are members of that team. The horse elevation team finished 2nd Sami Searle is a member of that team and finished 5th individually. The soils judging team finished 2nd Cody Eystad is a member of that team and placed 8th individually. The nursery landscaping team placed 3rd, Beth Holland is a member of that team and she placed 6th individually.
Election results for Donnelly mayor Walt Biesterfeld, city council rose Athey and Zach Eystad who won by two votes showing again that every vote counts. Congratulations also go out to Jeanne Ennen who is the new county commissioner from dist. two
Oct 29th I attended visitation for Jim Lesmeister at the funeral home and the concert by Todd green at the Maes music hall.
Oct 30th Pearl A. Anderson and I attended the birthday parties for clearance Geise at the sr. center and Jerry Schmidt at the Legion in Morris. Since Clarence never graduated from H.S. his family surprised him with a H.S. diploma and a “graduation ceremony” Earlier in the day I attended the dedication for the new habit for humanity home in Morris
Jim and Lou Eystad attended the ss adopted grandparents event at Kong on Oct 31st. After services we attended the dinner and presentation by Wayne Grunklee on setting up an endowment fund for the church.
In the aft pearl A. Anderson and I attended the Halloween party at the Donnelly hall. “Hats off” to our royalty and their families for all their hard work in putting the party on again this year and to the judges who had the very difficult job of choosing the best among all the great costumes, in my eyes they were all winners. After the party I visited with Denny Anderson at his home.
Carolyn smith and I attended the funeral for Joyce Dalager at first Lutheran in Morris on Nov 1st. Vince did a lot of wiring for us many years ago and she and my mom knew each other from their days in E.L. Later I visited my cousin bev Hurlbut at legacy living.
Andy brevig and I attended the confirmation student’s statement of faith presentations on Nov 3rd at the Kong parish hall.
Every so often I like to remind you how to get news to me call 246-3227 0r 287-1219 e-mail aendanders@runestone.net (please put Donnelly news in the subject line) regular mail 12013 county road 9 Donnelly or drop it in one of my “mail boxes” at the PO and hd & co in Donnelly or McCollar jewelry in Morris
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: Minn. weather is known for doing very fast about faces and so it was this week when sunny milder weather returned enabling most area farmers to finish getting their corn picked. Most farmers are finishing up with fall tillage do some ditching and other odd jobs.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: confirmation sun will be held on Nov 7th at Kong. Our confirm ands this year are Mark Dunn (Lowell and Sandy) Bryce Jergenson (rob and Peg) and Brandon Pray (Dave and Cora)
There will be reception for the confirmands following services in the Kong church basement sponsored by the Kong Thrivent finical group.
A dinner in honor of Mark Dunn’s confirmation will be held on Nov 7th following services at the Kong parish hall all members of Kong are welcome
St J beef supper will be held at the ST J parish hall on Nov 9th from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. Advance tickets may be purchased at the parish office.
Parish bible study “I wonder as I wander” will be held on Nov 10th, 17th, Dec 1 and 9th. Studies will be at St J from 10:30 am -11:30 am and Kong from 7-8 pm.
Lefse making day will be held at Kong on Nov 13th beginning at 9 am. If you can help please bring 10 lbs. of russet potatoes peeled not cooked and rsvp to Elaine Harstad at 677-2784 by Nov 10th.
Mutual ministry committee will be held on Nov 11th at 7 pm at St J.
The Nov. newsletter is now out extra copies are available in the narthex of ea. church.
Wam will meet today (Sat) at the Minnewaska Lutheran Home in starbuck beginning with coffee at 9:30 am program at 10 am. The program will be a DVD presentation by rev smith delivered at the recent Lcmc convention.
St Luke’s west will start meeting at the Keng community center beginning Nov 7th @ 8:30 am.
The haining family of Fergus falls will be in concert at the UM church in Herman on Nov 14th at 2:30 pm
Harvest supper at faith in Morris on Nov 10th 4:30 -7 pm
An open house baby shower for Wyatt Hagen, son of Jeff and Kelsey Hagen, grandson of Lynn and Sheila Schulz, will be held today (Saturday) from 2-4 p.m. at Zion Church in Hoffman
Lu will meet on Nov. 10th at 1 pm at the Morris public library
The don com club will meet on Nov 15th at 7 pm at the Donnelly hall. Note change of day.
The PO will be closed on Nov 11th due to the Veterans Day holiday
The DFD annual turkey bingo will be held on Nov 19th at 7 pm at the hall.
Millie Lesage of Morris formerly of Donnelly passed away on Nov 4th.
Bradey Harrison Lemme was born October 8, 2010 in Brookings Health System of Brookings, S.D. to Carl and Melissa Lemme. Grandparents are Barbara and Lowell Simpson of Chokio, and Dr. Gary Lemme and Dr. Terry Lemme of Brookings, S.D. Great-grandparents are Leona and Paul Lemme of Necedah, Wis. and Great-grandma Monica Tielke of Yankton, S.D.
David schmidgall of Morris passed away on Oct 26th. Among the family that survive him are a brother in law Carter (Amanda) Feuchtenberger of Donnelly
Congratulations to the MAHS FB team that won the wcc championship. Justin Stallman, tom Holland and Pat Uhpoff are members of that team.
Congratulations to tom Holland who was recently confirmed at first Lutheran.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Morris FFA chapter that recently won several awards at the national and regional level. The AG issues team earned bronze status at the national FFA convention. Kaitlin van horn is a member of that team. The chapter itself receiving a 2 star award at the convention, Sami Searle, Natalie Johnston and Kendra Sperr are officers in the chapter. The dairy food team placed third at the regional contest on Oct 8th Melanie van Horn and MaKenzie smith (who finished 4th individually) are members of that team. The horse elevation team finished 2nd Sami Searle is a member of that team and finished 5th individually. The soils judging team finished 2nd Cody Eystad is a member of that team and placed 8th individually. The nursery landscaping team placed 3rd, Beth Holland is a member of that team and she placed 6th individually.
Election results for Donnelly mayor Walt Biesterfeld, city council rose Athey and Zach Eystad who won by two votes showing again that every vote counts. Congratulations also go out to Jeanne Ennen who is the new county commissioner from dist. two
Oct 29th I attended visitation for Jim Lesmeister at the funeral home and the concert by Todd green at the Maes music hall.
Oct 30th Pearl A. Anderson and I attended the birthday parties for clearance Geise at the sr. center and Jerry Schmidt at the Legion in Morris. Since Clarence never graduated from H.S. his family surprised him with a H.S. diploma and a “graduation ceremony” Earlier in the day I attended the dedication for the new habit for humanity home in Morris
Jim and Lou Eystad attended the ss adopted grandparents event at Kong on Oct 31st. After services we attended the dinner and presentation by Wayne Grunklee on setting up an endowment fund for the church.
In the aft pearl A. Anderson and I attended the Halloween party at the Donnelly hall. “Hats off” to our royalty and their families for all their hard work in putting the party on again this year and to the judges who had the very difficult job of choosing the best among all the great costumes, in my eyes they were all winners. After the party I visited with Denny Anderson at his home.
Carolyn smith and I attended the funeral for Joyce Dalager at first Lutheran in Morris on Nov 1st. Vince did a lot of wiring for us many years ago and she and my mom knew each other from their days in E.L. Later I visited my cousin bev Hurlbut at legacy living.
Andy brevig and I attended the confirmation student’s statement of faith presentations on Nov 3rd at the Kong parish hall.
Every so often I like to remind you how to get news to me call 246-3227 0r 287-1219 e-mail aendanders@runestone.net (please put Donnelly news in the subject line) regular mail 12013 county road 9 Donnelly or drop it in one of my “mail boxes” at the PO and hd & co in Donnelly or McCollar jewelry in Morris
Friday, October 8, 2010
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Oct 9th-15th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: The weather continues to be almost ideal with warm sunny days although the cool nights remind us that fall is here. My neighbor said they finished with their beans last week and planned to start on their corn this week. I did see another neighbor had picked a little then quit I assume to let it dry some more.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: St J fall fest will be held today (sat) from 10:30 am – 1 PM. There will many items for sale, a raffle for a quilt, and other things as well as lunch.
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
The parish newsletter is now out extra copies are available in the narthex of each church.
Oct 15th is the deadline to donate items for the confirmation service project of collecting items for churches untied for the homeless in Morehead. A list of items is posted in the narthex of both churches.
The 7th grade confirmation students are doing a honey project with the Dakota boys and girls ranch. They will be selling jars of honey at the St J fall fest and at the Kong fall festival.
On my blog site I have posted some info about the many churches in the area having dinners/suppers and/other events in the next month or so.
Correction: At the Sept wam mtg it was announced that there would an Lcmc: “women of the Word” meeting today (Sat) at Faith Lutheran church in Garfield at 9 am however that info was incorrect it is at St Luke’s in Garfield. For more info or to register call 795-2477 or 762-2684.
MSGSLC of Morris and St J of rural Starbuck will have a joint worship service at St J on Oct 10th at 10:45 am followed by a pot luck dinner. There will be no services or S.S. in Morris. For more info call 795-2477 or 392-5670.
The following events are being held today (Sat):
The Wilcox relocation auction starts at 10 am at the Lee Center
LCM will have a homecoming celebration at the Christus house 110 Columbia Avenue in Morris. Stop by for refreshments and conversation from 2-5 PM.
There will be a benefit of Lyle Kruize from 3-7 pm at the American Legion in Morris. He has cancer.
There will be an open house 90th birthday party for former Donnelly area resident Fred Speer from 2- 5 pm at Ron and ArLou Flannigan’s new building along hy 28 Chokio.
An open house wedding dance for Josh and Beth (Van Horn) Kieffer will be held at Old No. 1 Southside from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. everyone welcome
The st co 4-h awards show will be held at 7 pm at the wcroc in Morris
The Donnelly community club will have their monthly meeting on Oct 11th at 7 PM at the town hall
There will be an open house in honor of Glen Werk’s 80th birthday on Oct 16th from 2-5 pm at sax’s café in Donnelly.
The Morris area school board will meet at the Donnelly town hall on Oct 18th at 7 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.
Avery Grace Gulbrandson was born on September 10, 2010 in Fergus Falls to Kim and Brent Gulbrandson of Elbow Lake. Grandparents are Janet Hoernemann of Herman, Bonnie and Gary Gulbrandson of Donnelly, and Ben DeLong of Alexandria. Great Grandparents are Hazel Vestrum of Hoffman, Arlene Gulbrandson of Herman, Pat Hoernemann of Morris, and Ben and Vonna DeLong of Alexandria.
Ryan Rilley of Hastings passed away on Sept 14th. Survivors include his parents Marylyn and Deb riley of Elbow Lake formerly of Donnelly
Ray Stock of Hoffman passed away on Oct 4th among his survivors is a sister Marlys (Wally Geise) and her family.
Congratulations to Levin Strand who elected sec of the H_N elementary school council.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Brad Backman family. Brad had the 2nd place pumpkin at the pumpkin fest held recently at trinity Alberta. His pumpkin weighed 235 lbs. His wife Joanna is the new receptionist at Denco II in Morris. Their daughter Kris was recently named Marketing Director of First Avenue in Minneapolis. Their niece Kathi Biesterfeld is also working at Denco II now.
Congratulations to Pearl A. Anderson who was recently honored for 45 years of service to the Morris American Legion Auxiliary.
Congratulations to the Morris cc team for winning the Ortonville invitational. MaKenzie smith (2nd) Jana Loher (3rd) and Becca Holland (6th) are members of that team.
Congratulations to the Morris c vb team that won the b-b-e tournament. Cammi Aanerud and Justine Huebner are members of that team and Mandi Koehntop is their coach
Congratulations to Ruth Moerke who recently received a 50 year pin from the gwfc.
Congratulations to Carrie roske who was recently named KMRS/KKOK “player of the game”
Cammi and Rebekah Aanerud were part of the state 4-h horse show held at the state fairgrounds recently. They won several individual awards individually and were members of several teams that also won some awards.
Sept 30th Scott Heinrich and I took in the open house at Cenex South to introduce their new deli.
Oct 1st Pearl A. Anderson and I attended the funeral for Viola Thompson at first Lutheran in Morris. Her son Lowell is a classmate of mine. In the aft our threshing bee royalty were among the participants in the MAHS homecoming parade.
Rev Berton Hushagen of Fergus falls was the guest preacher at the msglc services at the Prairie Inn in Morris on Oct 3rd. later I attended UMM Sun at first Lutheran. In the aft Vedar Harstad and I were among those who attended the 50th anniversary celebration service at Zion Lutheran Church in Morris.
Andy Brevig and I were among the good crowd that took in the St co Rep Party fall rally/steak supper at the prairie inn in Morris. It offered us an opportunity to hear from Tim TINGLESTAD, Lee Byberg, Sen. Bill INGEBRIGTSEN, and Rep Torrey Westrom. En route to Morris I stopped at the site of msglc and see that they have moved it over the foundation.
Dorothy Johrdheim was among those who attended the forum in Donnelly on Oct 5th for candidates for mayor and city council.
Arriving home on Oct 3rd I found a bag with a turkey and trimmings hanging on my mail box. Thank you to whoever left them there for me.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: The weather continues to be almost ideal with warm sunny days although the cool nights remind us that fall is here. My neighbor said they finished with their beans last week and planned to start on their corn this week. I did see another neighbor had picked a little then quit I assume to let it dry some more.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: St J fall fest will be held today (sat) from 10:30 am – 1 PM. There will many items for sale, a raffle for a quilt, and other things as well as lunch.
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
The parish newsletter is now out extra copies are available in the narthex of each church.
Oct 15th is the deadline to donate items for the confirmation service project of collecting items for churches untied for the homeless in Morehead. A list of items is posted in the narthex of both churches.
The 7th grade confirmation students are doing a honey project with the Dakota boys and girls ranch. They will be selling jars of honey at the St J fall fest and at the Kong fall festival.
On my blog site I have posted some info about the many churches in the area having dinners/suppers and/other events in the next month or so.
Correction: At the Sept wam mtg it was announced that there would an Lcmc: “women of the Word” meeting today (Sat) at Faith Lutheran church in Garfield at 9 am however that info was incorrect it is at St Luke’s in Garfield. For more info or to register call 795-2477 or 762-2684.
MSGSLC of Morris and St J of rural Starbuck will have a joint worship service at St J on Oct 10th at 10:45 am followed by a pot luck dinner. There will be no services or S.S. in Morris. For more info call 795-2477 or 392-5670.
The following events are being held today (Sat):
The Wilcox relocation auction starts at 10 am at the Lee Center
LCM will have a homecoming celebration at the Christus house 110 Columbia Avenue in Morris. Stop by for refreshments and conversation from 2-5 PM.
There will be a benefit of Lyle Kruize from 3-7 pm at the American Legion in Morris. He has cancer.
There will be an open house 90th birthday party for former Donnelly area resident Fred Speer from 2- 5 pm at Ron and ArLou Flannigan’s new building along hy 28 Chokio.
An open house wedding dance for Josh and Beth (Van Horn) Kieffer will be held at Old No. 1 Southside from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. everyone welcome
The st co 4-h awards show will be held at 7 pm at the wcroc in Morris
The Donnelly community club will have their monthly meeting on Oct 11th at 7 PM at the town hall
There will be an open house in honor of Glen Werk’s 80th birthday on Oct 16th from 2-5 pm at sax’s café in Donnelly.
The Morris area school board will meet at the Donnelly town hall on Oct 18th at 7 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.
Avery Grace Gulbrandson was born on September 10, 2010 in Fergus Falls to Kim and Brent Gulbrandson of Elbow Lake. Grandparents are Janet Hoernemann of Herman, Bonnie and Gary Gulbrandson of Donnelly, and Ben DeLong of Alexandria. Great Grandparents are Hazel Vestrum of Hoffman, Arlene Gulbrandson of Herman, Pat Hoernemann of Morris, and Ben and Vonna DeLong of Alexandria.
Ryan Rilley of Hastings passed away on Sept 14th. Survivors include his parents Marylyn and Deb riley of Elbow Lake formerly of Donnelly
Ray Stock of Hoffman passed away on Oct 4th among his survivors is a sister Marlys (Wally Geise) and her family.
Congratulations to Levin Strand who elected sec of the H_N elementary school council.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Brad Backman family. Brad had the 2nd place pumpkin at the pumpkin fest held recently at trinity Alberta. His pumpkin weighed 235 lbs. His wife Joanna is the new receptionist at Denco II in Morris. Their daughter Kris was recently named Marketing Director of First Avenue in Minneapolis. Their niece Kathi Biesterfeld is also working at Denco II now.
Congratulations to Pearl A. Anderson who was recently honored for 45 years of service to the Morris American Legion Auxiliary.
Congratulations to the Morris cc team for winning the Ortonville invitational. MaKenzie smith (2nd) Jana Loher (3rd) and Becca Holland (6th) are members of that team.
Congratulations to the Morris c vb team that won the b-b-e tournament. Cammi Aanerud and Justine Huebner are members of that team and Mandi Koehntop is their coach
Congratulations to Ruth Moerke who recently received a 50 year pin from the gwfc.
Congratulations to Carrie roske who was recently named KMRS/KKOK “player of the game”
Cammi and Rebekah Aanerud were part of the state 4-h horse show held at the state fairgrounds recently. They won several individual awards individually and were members of several teams that also won some awards.
Sept 30th Scott Heinrich and I took in the open house at Cenex South to introduce their new deli.
Oct 1st Pearl A. Anderson and I attended the funeral for Viola Thompson at first Lutheran in Morris. Her son Lowell is a classmate of mine. In the aft our threshing bee royalty were among the participants in the MAHS homecoming parade.
Rev Berton Hushagen of Fergus falls was the guest preacher at the msglc services at the Prairie Inn in Morris on Oct 3rd. later I attended UMM Sun at first Lutheran. In the aft Vedar Harstad and I were among those who attended the 50th anniversary celebration service at Zion Lutheran Church in Morris.
Andy Brevig and I were among the good crowd that took in the St co Rep Party fall rally/steak supper at the prairie inn in Morris. It offered us an opportunity to hear from Tim TINGLESTAD, Lee Byberg, Sen. Bill INGEBRIGTSEN, and Rep Torrey Westrom. En route to Morris I stopped at the site of msglc and see that they have moved it over the foundation.
Dorothy Johrdheim was among those who attended the forum in Donnelly on Oct 5th for candidates for mayor and city council.
Arriving home on Oct 3rd I found a bag with a turkey and trimmings hanging on my mail box. Thank you to whoever left them there for me.
Friday, August 27, 2010
donnelly news
Next edition Aug 28th Sept 3rd
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Due to the Labor Day weekend I have an early deadline Tue Aug. 31st so I will need any news by Mon eve. I will also check my boxes on Tue so be sure you put any news in them on Sat.
Weather news: some welcome rains and mild weather during the past week has given area crops a good boost towards the finish line.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: The parish will be leading the services under the big top tent at the threshing bee grounds on Aug. 29th with Tom and Pearl Horning providing the music. There will be no services at either church. There will be joint services at Kong on Sept 4 at 8:30 am.
Tammy Speer is again coordinating a Feed my starving children packing event at the MAES cafeteria on Aug. 31st , Sept 1st, and 2nd. Contact the Morris e Free Church office at 589-2808 to sign up for a shift or more info. The STJ/Kong parish will be packing on Sept 1st from 11am-1pm
Due to the Labor Day weekend WAM will meet on Sept 10th AT St J of rural Starbuck.
The threshing bee or as we like to call it our “family reunion” is this weekend. Events start today (Sat) with a pancake breakfast at 7 am and concludes with a dance at the hall featuring “pure County” There are two new events today an “Amazing Race” and kids games. Doug Ohman returns with a new presentation on country churches under the big top tent at 5:30 pm. if you have not had a chance to see him before please make plans to do this year as he is very, very good. Sun starts out with the open air church service and concludes with the horse pony pull. I hope many of you will plan on spending the weekend in Donnelly. If you cannot but want to see some of the displays fill free to come up on Fri eve and look around. The grounds are located on the se corner of Donnelly.
There will be a lot of activities (threshing, shingle mill, gas engines, corn shelling etc.) displays in the schoolhouse and depot and on the grounds and a flea market both days. This year’s feature is Allis Chalmers and I see there are already some combines tractors and other machinery on display. For more info call Barry Gades 320-795-237 or e-mail donnellythreshingbee@runestone.net. Anyone is welcome to bring a display, demonstrate, play, sing etc. all you need do is just show up. The headquarters are located in the depot so if you have any questions or need more info about something just stop in and talk to whoever is at the desk. The phone # for the grounds is 246 3272 Also this year the officers will be wearing special caps and shirts to identify themselves. St J will have their sweet shop, St Charles (Theresia’s) the hamburger stand and Kong will again serve dinner on Sat and Sun. I will have my golf cart on the grounds for use by handicapped individuals.
A work night will be held on Aug. 31st at 6:30 pm to take down the fences and put things away. Please remember that any help by anybody during, and/or after the bee is greatly appreciated so if you are willing to help just show up. “Many hands make light work”. I can also use help to put the chairs back in the depot on Sun eve.
There is a web site http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com with more info about the bee on it. This is an independent web site and not affiliated with the Donnelly community club. There are posters up around the area, ads in area papers ,2333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 `1and event schedules will be posted on the grounds and in the depot. Admission is by a button which is good for both days.
There are some events that are going on outside of the bee today, there will be a motor cycle ride from “the place to be” starting at 12:30 PM and in the eve at 9 pm there will be pro karaoke/DJ. They will also be opening at noon on sun. The rod and gun club will hold their annual turkey shoot at Harstad’s slough from 12-4 pm. I know there will be at least one rummage sale in town and possibly others.
NHAS will have their customer appreciation supper at Pomme De Park in Morris on Aug 30th from 5-7 pm. They will have a plot tour at their plot north of Herman on Sept 2nd. For more info call 246-3239 or 1- 800-642-1077
Due to a schedule conflict there will be no St co Gen soc mtg in Sept the next mtg will be in Oct.
The red hatters will meet on Sept 7th at 9 am at Sax’s café in Donnelly note change to day due to the Labor Day holiday.
An open house baby shower for Carla and Adam Ritter of Donnelly will be held today (Saturday), from 1-4 p.m., at the Old #1 basement.
Marty Alan Fehr was born on August 17, 2010 at Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris to Mitch and Abbie Fehr of Morris Grandparents are Gary and Sandy Fehr, Mark and Mick Ekren and Vance and Kim Gullickson all of Morris.
Wade Crummie of Donnelly passed away Aug. 22nd. His funeral was held on Aug. 27th at the funeral home
Congratulations to Mandi (Kloos) Koehntop who recently became the director of human services at the WWV in Morris.
Congratulations to Kellen Erdahl who won the boys bike at the St co fair.
Congratulations to the following award winners in the Cougar Basketball camp 1st grade 3rd place layups and 1st place layups Brandon Jergenson (rob and Peggy), 2nd place layups and first place layups Jackson loge (Kevin and Shannon)
Stops at the Swan Lake research farm and the Karl Retzlaff farm were part of the annual field day sponsored by the NCRC in Morris on Aug. 19th. In the eve Andy brevig and I took in the summer picnic celebration at the WWV. It was an opportunity to see and visit with some of the residents there. En route home I stopped to visit my aunt Pearl A. Anderson.
Samantha Larson was one of the H_N FFA’s who helped prepare and serve the community picnic at Lakeside seed warehouse in Herman on Aug. 20th.
Ken and Esther cline and I were among those who enjoyed the SAL sweet corn and pork chop supper at the American Legion on Aug 21st.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I were among those who took in some of the events at the Niemackl Lake park day on Aug 22nd. I had the opportunity to climb to the top of newly rebuilt observation tower it provides a very nice view of the area.
Pat Smith and I were among the family and friends who attended the “hope and healing picnic” sponsored by the Pederson funeral home at Pomme De Park on Aug. 23rd. Later it was off to Donnelly for the “meet the candidates” forum at the Donnelly Hall. This year’s queen candidates are Sara Stallman (Jeff and Marilynn) Paige Strand (Kelly) little Miss Donnelly candidates are Logan Mau (Maynard and Lori) Samantha Greiner (Greg and Donna) Bailey Armstrong (Jason and Nicki) and Kellie Wilts (Doug and Ellen).
Jack and John Kopacek and I enjoyed being part of the good crew that helped put up fences and make other preparations for the bee. Thanks to bob Burner for the use of the co-op forklift, Corrine Larson –Tuffton for again supplying the treats for the workers and everyone who turned out to help.. The depot looks fantastic after it was painted and a new roof added.
Several former Donnelly area residents were among those of us who attended the community picnic at Eastside Park in Morris on Aug 25th. En route home I stopped by the threshing bee grounds to take a look around.
Pearl A. Anderson and several members of her family attended her granddaughter’s wedding on Aug. 21st.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Due to the Labor Day weekend I have an early deadline Tue Aug. 31st so I will need any news by Mon eve. I will also check my boxes on Tue so be sure you put any news in them on Sat.
Weather news: some welcome rains and mild weather during the past week has given area crops a good boost towards the finish line.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS: The parish will be leading the services under the big top tent at the threshing bee grounds on Aug. 29th with Tom and Pearl Horning providing the music. There will be no services at either church. There will be joint services at Kong on Sept 4 at 8:30 am.
Tammy Speer is again coordinating a Feed my starving children packing event at the MAES cafeteria on Aug. 31st , Sept 1st, and 2nd. Contact the Morris e Free Church office at 589-2808 to sign up for a shift or more info. The STJ/Kong parish will be packing on Sept 1st from 11am-1pm
Due to the Labor Day weekend WAM will meet on Sept 10th AT St J of rural Starbuck.
The threshing bee or as we like to call it our “family reunion” is this weekend. Events start today (Sat) with a pancake breakfast at 7 am and concludes with a dance at the hall featuring “pure County” There are two new events today an “Amazing Race” and kids games. Doug Ohman returns with a new presentation on country churches under the big top tent at 5:30 pm. if you have not had a chance to see him before please make plans to do this year as he is very, very good. Sun starts out with the open air church service and concludes with the horse pony pull. I hope many of you will plan on spending the weekend in Donnelly. If you cannot but want to see some of the displays fill free to come up on Fri eve and look around. The grounds are located on the se corner of Donnelly.
There will be a lot of activities (threshing, shingle mill, gas engines, corn shelling etc.) displays in the schoolhouse and depot and on the grounds and a flea market both days. This year’s feature is Allis Chalmers and I see there are already some combines tractors and other machinery on display. For more info call Barry Gades 320-795-237 or e-mail donnellythreshingbee@runestone.net. Anyone is welcome to bring a display, demonstrate, play, sing etc. all you need do is just show up. The headquarters are located in the depot so if you have any questions or need more info about something just stop in and talk to whoever is at the desk. The phone # for the grounds is 246 3272 Also this year the officers will be wearing special caps and shirts to identify themselves. St J will have their sweet shop, St Charles (Theresia’s) the hamburger stand and Kong will again serve dinner on Sat and Sun. I will have my golf cart on the grounds for use by handicapped individuals.
A work night will be held on Aug. 31st at 6:30 pm to take down the fences and put things away. Please remember that any help by anybody during, and/or after the bee is greatly appreciated so if you are willing to help just show up. “Many hands make light work”. I can also use help to put the chairs back in the depot on Sun eve.
There is a web site http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com with more info about the bee on it. This is an independent web site and not affiliated with the Donnelly community club. There are posters up around the area, ads in area papers ,2333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 `1and event schedules will be posted on the grounds and in the depot. Admission is by a button which is good for both days.
There are some events that are going on outside of the bee today, there will be a motor cycle ride from “the place to be” starting at 12:30 PM and in the eve at 9 pm there will be pro karaoke/DJ. They will also be opening at noon on sun. The rod and gun club will hold their annual turkey shoot at Harstad’s slough from 12-4 pm. I know there will be at least one rummage sale in town and possibly others.
NHAS will have their customer appreciation supper at Pomme De Park in Morris on Aug 30th from 5-7 pm. They will have a plot tour at their plot north of Herman on Sept 2nd. For more info call 246-3239 or 1- 800-642-1077
Due to a schedule conflict there will be no St co Gen soc mtg in Sept the next mtg will be in Oct.
The red hatters will meet on Sept 7th at 9 am at Sax’s café in Donnelly note change to day due to the Labor Day holiday.
An open house baby shower for Carla and Adam Ritter of Donnelly will be held today (Saturday), from 1-4 p.m., at the Old #1 basement.
Marty Alan Fehr was born on August 17, 2010 at Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris to Mitch and Abbie Fehr of Morris Grandparents are Gary and Sandy Fehr, Mark and Mick Ekren and Vance and Kim Gullickson all of Morris.
Wade Crummie of Donnelly passed away Aug. 22nd. His funeral was held on Aug. 27th at the funeral home
Congratulations to Mandi (Kloos) Koehntop who recently became the director of human services at the WWV in Morris.
Congratulations to Kellen Erdahl who won the boys bike at the St co fair.
Congratulations to the following award winners in the Cougar Basketball camp 1st grade 3rd place layups and 1st place layups Brandon Jergenson (rob and Peggy), 2nd place layups and first place layups Jackson loge (Kevin and Shannon)
Stops at the Swan Lake research farm and the Karl Retzlaff farm were part of the annual field day sponsored by the NCRC in Morris on Aug. 19th. In the eve Andy brevig and I took in the summer picnic celebration at the WWV. It was an opportunity to see and visit with some of the residents there. En route home I stopped to visit my aunt Pearl A. Anderson.
Samantha Larson was one of the H_N FFA’s who helped prepare and serve the community picnic at Lakeside seed warehouse in Herman on Aug. 20th.
Ken and Esther cline and I were among those who enjoyed the SAL sweet corn and pork chop supper at the American Legion on Aug 21st.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I were among those who took in some of the events at the Niemackl Lake park day on Aug 22nd. I had the opportunity to climb to the top of newly rebuilt observation tower it provides a very nice view of the area.
Pat Smith and I were among the family and friends who attended the “hope and healing picnic” sponsored by the Pederson funeral home at Pomme De Park on Aug. 23rd. Later it was off to Donnelly for the “meet the candidates” forum at the Donnelly Hall. This year’s queen candidates are Sara Stallman (Jeff and Marilynn) Paige Strand (Kelly) little Miss Donnelly candidates are Logan Mau (Maynard and Lori) Samantha Greiner (Greg and Donna) Bailey Armstrong (Jason and Nicki) and Kellie Wilts (Doug and Ellen).
Jack and John Kopacek and I enjoyed being part of the good crew that helped put up fences and make other preparations for the bee. Thanks to bob Burner for the use of the co-op forklift, Corrine Larson –Tuffton for again supplying the treats for the workers and everyone who turned out to help.. The depot looks fantastic after it was painted and a new roof added.
Several former Donnelly area residents were among those of us who attended the community picnic at Eastside Park in Morris on Aug 25th. En route home I stopped by the threshing bee grounds to take a look around.
Pearl A. Anderson and several members of her family attended her granddaughter’s wedding on Aug. 21st.
Friday, March 26, 2010
donnelly news
Next edition Mar 27th–Apr 3rd
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news
In weather news it appears spring has arrived with temps in the 50’s most of the last week. The snow is disappearing fast making it one of the earliest springs in recent memory. It appears Mar will go out like a lamb and we will have gotten through the whole tournament season with out a storm.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS:The schedule for Holy week includes :joint services at St J on Mar 28th at 11 am; Maundy Thur supper/services at St J at 6 pm; Good Fri pancake supper at 5:30 pm services at 6:45 pm at Kong and Easter services at Kong 8:30 am and St J 11 pm (no S.S.)
There will be an Easter Garden in both churches again this yr. Sign up sheets in the narthex of both churches. Contact the parish office for more info
The Mar edition of Meyer Mission News is now out. Copies are available for you to read in the narthex of ea church and on my blog.
The Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet on Apr 1st at the Library in Morris at 1:30 pm
Congratulations to Bobby Kloos who was recently named grand master of the odd fellows lodge in Herman. His parents are Robert (Dan) and Lavone Kloos.
Congratulations to Landon and Paige Stand who earned 2nd and 4th place ribbons as members of the H_N speech team at the C-T speech meet held on Mar 12th.
Congratulations to the following students of the month at MAHS Riley Beisterfeld (Walt and Kathi) (7th grade), Katlin Van Horn (Mark and Karen), and Kristi Kopel (Mike and Joanne), (10th grade)
Congratulations to Sami Searle who won second place in the FFA public speaking and creed speaking cde’s with her speech on “Pony’s in America” at the regional level and well advance to state competition.
Congratulations to Nichole Gillesipe who was recently named to the white team at the Orth Jamboree in Bird Island. She was also named defensive player of the year for the tiger girls’ bb team at the winter sports banquet on Mar 22nd. Also at the banquet Kourtney Geise was named most improved gymnast.
A special Happy Birthday goes out to Bill Underwood, who celebrated his 90th birthday this week.
Illah Grote of Morris passed away on Mar 17th, a niece Gloria (Chester) Larson are among the family members that survive her.
Many friends and family attended the visitation for Don Leuthhardt at the Pederson Funeral home on Mar 18th. Two of his children Connie and Ron were classmates of mine. Enroute home I stopped by to visit my aunt Pearl (Albert) Anderson and cousin Bev.
Lyle and Lowell Dunn and I were among the good crowd that took in the dinner at Pederson agri -sv in Herman on Mar 19th. After dinner it was off to Larson’s farm supply for lunch. After lunch I visited with Selma Bruse and her sister and brother in law at her apt in Herman.
A good crowd was on hand for the grand opening of Meadowland Market in Morris on Mar 20th. Joanna Backman of Donnelly is co-manager of the store. Later I stopped in to visit with Mary Dripps at her home in Morris.
Mar 21st Andy Brevig and I were among those who attended the Niemackel Lake park fundraising breakfast at the Legion in Herman. They are raising money to restore the observation tower out at the park. I was informed that they are planning on having a work day out there again this summer.
A good crowd was on hand at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Chokio on Mar 22nd for a presentation by Rev Linda Peterson from the SW MN Synod Staff on what happened at the ELCA church wide assembly last Aug and how it will affect its members.
On Mar 20th Jerry and Joan Kopacek traveled to Alexandria where they attended a meeting to plan the upcoming Quilt Auction July 10th at Luther Crest Bible Camp. On the way home they swung by Fron Church in Starbuck to wish a happy 80th birthday to Marilyn Staples.
On Mar 23rd Joan Kopacek was amongst those who took the VFW bus to the State Capital for an update on how Veteran legislation stood.
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news
In weather news it appears spring has arrived with temps in the 50’s most of the last week. The snow is disappearing fast making it one of the earliest springs in recent memory. It appears Mar will go out like a lamb and we will have gotten through the whole tournament season with out a storm.
STJ/KONG PARISH NEWS:The schedule for Holy week includes :joint services at St J on Mar 28th at 11 am; Maundy Thur supper/services at St J at 6 pm; Good Fri pancake supper at 5:30 pm services at 6:45 pm at Kong and Easter services at Kong 8:30 am and St J 11 pm (no S.S.)
There will be an Easter Garden in both churches again this yr. Sign up sheets in the narthex of both churches. Contact the parish office for more info
The Mar edition of Meyer Mission News is now out. Copies are available for you to read in the narthex of ea church and on my blog.
The Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet on Apr 1st at the Library in Morris at 1:30 pm
Congratulations to Bobby Kloos who was recently named grand master of the odd fellows lodge in Herman. His parents are Robert (Dan) and Lavone Kloos.
Congratulations to Landon and Paige Stand who earned 2nd and 4th place ribbons as members of the H_N speech team at the C-T speech meet held on Mar 12th.
Congratulations to the following students of the month at MAHS Riley Beisterfeld (Walt and Kathi) (7th grade), Katlin Van Horn (Mark and Karen), and Kristi Kopel (Mike and Joanne), (10th grade)
Congratulations to Sami Searle who won second place in the FFA public speaking and creed speaking cde’s with her speech on “Pony’s in America” at the regional level and well advance to state competition.
Congratulations to Nichole Gillesipe who was recently named to the white team at the Orth Jamboree in Bird Island. She was also named defensive player of the year for the tiger girls’ bb team at the winter sports banquet on Mar 22nd. Also at the banquet Kourtney Geise was named most improved gymnast.
A special Happy Birthday goes out to Bill Underwood, who celebrated his 90th birthday this week.
Illah Grote of Morris passed away on Mar 17th, a niece Gloria (Chester) Larson are among the family members that survive her.
Many friends and family attended the visitation for Don Leuthhardt at the Pederson Funeral home on Mar 18th. Two of his children Connie and Ron were classmates of mine. Enroute home I stopped by to visit my aunt Pearl (Albert) Anderson and cousin Bev.
Lyle and Lowell Dunn and I were among the good crowd that took in the dinner at Pederson agri -sv in Herman on Mar 19th. After dinner it was off to Larson’s farm supply for lunch. After lunch I visited with Selma Bruse and her sister and brother in law at her apt in Herman.
A good crowd was on hand for the grand opening of Meadowland Market in Morris on Mar 20th. Joanna Backman of Donnelly is co-manager of the store. Later I stopped in to visit with Mary Dripps at her home in Morris.
Mar 21st Andy Brevig and I were among those who attended the Niemackel Lake park fundraising breakfast at the Legion in Herman. They are raising money to restore the observation tower out at the park. I was informed that they are planning on having a work day out there again this summer.
A good crowd was on hand at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Chokio on Mar 22nd for a presentation by Rev Linda Peterson from the SW MN Synod Staff on what happened at the ELCA church wide assembly last Aug and how it will affect its members.
On Mar 20th Jerry and Joan Kopacek traveled to Alexandria where they attended a meeting to plan the upcoming Quilt Auction July 10th at Luther Crest Bible Camp. On the way home they swung by Fron Church in Starbuck to wish a happy 80th birthday to Marilyn Staples.
On Mar 23rd Joan Kopacek was amongst those who took the VFW bus to the State Capital for an update on how Veteran legislation stood.
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