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Oct 7^th -13th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news it has rained off and on most of the past week, see some beans are starting to be harvested, although farmers cannot do much due to the rain. We did not get too much rain here in Morris but not too far west Alberta, Chokio etc. it is very wet.

St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news: confirmation services will be held during joint services on October 29^th at 10 a.m. at Kongsvinger

St John’s fall festival is October 14^th from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the church, food, white elephant sale, bake, card sale etc.

Gslc news: Fall VBS is on Wednesday afternoons from 3:45-5 p.m. (except on the 18th) though November 1^st

A 3 part adult Ed on Martian Luther starts on October 8^th after coffee fellowship

Hurricane disaster fundraiser breakfast raised $1260

Other church news: Glacial Ridge Women of the ELCA Fall Gathering at Faith Lutheran Church, Morris Tuesday, October 24^th, Registration begins at 4:30p.m.

Registration fee is $8.00 Light supper at 5:00 p.m.; followed by the meeting—in the Fellowship Hall Program in the Sanctuary at 7:00p.m. The program is Martin Luther as portrayed by Rev. Larry Strenge. This is the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, Ephesians 2:8 “For it is by God’s grace that you have been saved through Faith.”

In-kind offering gifts go to the Stevens County Food Shelf (canned food goods, toiletry items and cash donations)

              

Community news: On October. 9^th the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:30-3:45 p.m.

City council meeting today (Saturday) at 4 p.m. at city hall

Donnelly community club will meet on October 9^th at 7 p.m. at the community hall

2^nd annual Steve Larson double darts tournament will be held today (Saturday) at The Place to Be in Donnelly starting with registration at 10:30 a.m., continuing with a hog roast and other activities throughout the Day. More info call the bar at 246-3221

Alexandra's miracle mission’s 2^nd annual 5/2 K run/walk October 14^th starting at 8 a.m. at Pomme de Park’s main shelter near Morris

On October 8th the Someplace Safe pancake fundraiser will be held at Old #1 Southside from 9 a.m.-12:30p.m. Tickets available at the door and the Options for Women Respect Life banquet will be held starting at 4:30 p.m. at Morris Evangelical Free Church. Tickets available at Options for Women in Morris

Alex Winther was born on September 10^th to Ryan and Jill Winther of Herman. Grandparents are Paul and Nancy Thompson of Herman and Bob Winther of Herman. Great-grandparents are Glen and Gertie Werk of Donnelly

Bristol Elizabeth Welch was born September 21, 2017, at Stevens Community Medical Center to Mikaela Henrichs of Morris, MN and Michael Welch of Morgan, MN. Bristol weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was 21 1/2 in. long. Grandparents are Larry and Mary Friesen of Donnelly, MN, Brian Henrichs of Donnelly, MN and Bob and Teresa Welch of Morgan, MN. Great-grandparents are Don and Shirley Grossman of Morris, MN, and Judy Friesen of Barnesville, MN.

Death notices: Steve Gibbs for Moorhead passed away on September 23^rd local survivors include his grandparents; Dennis and Jan (Anderson) Melchert of Alex. Jan is a former Donnelly resident

Wayne David Rathke passed away September 28th; local survivors include his brother Warren (Deloris) Rathke of Morris & their family. Deloris is a former Donnelly area resident

Past week visit to my aunt Pearl, Genevieve Hansen visitation –funeral home homecoming concert at hfa-umm cougar homecoming fb game -big cat stadium, visit to Ruth Stand and Rosie Hanson in Alex, bible study at GS with Eystad’s, Naps with Eystad’s at sr. center

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September 30^th-October 6th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news it has rained off and on most of the past week, see some beans are starting to be harvested

St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news: On October First the Morris area community church choir will sing at a combined parish 11 A.M. service at St. John's in Donnelly. The choir is composed of singers from at least six area parishes.

Gslc news: Gs members are asked to wear their Freddy’s force to church on October 1st to celebrate the end of chemo treatments for Freddy

Other church news: Faith Lutheran will have an outreach breakfast on October 1st during fellowship hour to raise support for the missionary they support in Africa

              

Community news: On October. 9^th the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:30-3:45 p.m.

City council meeting on October 7th at 4 p.m. at city hall

Donnelly community club will meet on October 9^th at 7 p.m. at the community hall

2^nd annual Steve Larson double darts tournament will be held on October 7^th at The Place To Be in Donnelly starting with registration at 10:30 a.m., continuing with a hog roast and other activities throughout the Day. More info call the bar at 246-3221

Open House Baby Shower for Baby Beyer, son of Mac and Xochil, will be held today (Saturday) from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church. They are registered at Target. All are welcome and invited to attend.

 Alexandra's miracle mission’s 2^nd annual 5/2 K run/walk October 14^th starting at 8 a.m. at Pomme de Park’s main shelter

Herman Red Hats meet at 9 a.m. on October 2^nd at AJ’s in Herman

On October 8th the Someplace Safe pancake fundraiser will be held at Old #1 Southside from 9 a.m.-12:30p.m. Tickets available at the door and the Options for Women Respect Life banquet will be held starting at 4:30 pm at Morris Evangelical Free Church. Tickets available at Options for Women in Morris

Alex Winther was born on September 10^th to Ryan and Jill Winther of Herman. Grandparents are Paul and Nancy Thompson of Herman and Bob Winther of Herman. Great-grandparents are Glen and Gertie Werk of Donnelly

Death notices: Steve Gibbs for Moorhead passed away on September 23^rd local survivors include his grandparents; Dennis and Jan (Anderson) of Alex. He was my third cousin

Former Donnelly area resident Rev. Arnold Jergenson of Silverdale Washington passed away on September 24^th

Former Donnelly resident Marge Trost Speer passed away on September 19^th. Local survivors include her daughter Becky (Chuck) Hennen of Morris and their family. No funeral service

The Threshing Bee royalty were part of the Lake Region Threshermen’s Association parades (regular and machinery) in Dalton and Applefest in Appleton recently

Cross county Ortonville met boys and girls 1^st girls Isabel Fynbol 8^th boys Micah Aanerud 25^th Millica mega meet Isabel Fynbol (8^th grade )56th,  Micah Aanerud 438 (JV)

Past week visit to my aunt Pearl, RUSC fall festival, watched Tyran Paul memorial bike ride take off at eastside park-Morris, birthday party for Margret Kramer at UM church in Herman, meet and greet for Dave Hughes for congress at legion Morris, bible study at Gs (w/Eystad’s),BBB at met lounge

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Sept 23rd-29th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: it was rainy and cool over much of the last wkend, some strong winds did some damage Tue eve in the area and knocked out power to some people in the area

St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news: On October First the Morris area community church choir will sing at a combined parish 11 A.M. service at St. John's in Donnelly. The choir is composed of singers from at least six area parishes.

Gslc news: breakfast fundraiser for Hurricane Harvey victims September 24th after services

Other church news: Faith Lutheran will have an outreach breakfast on Oct 1st during fellowship hour to raise support for the missionary they support in Africa

              

Community news On September 25th .the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:30-3:45 p.m.,

City council mtg on October 7th at 4 p.m. at city hall

Stevens county genealogical society, meets on October 5th at 1:30 p.m. at the museum in Morris

Rendsville 4-h meets at 7 p.m. at ST. John’s on October 2nd

Mary Flaten of Hancock passed away on September 14th survivors include her son Justin (Carrie Dingman) Flaten Carrie is the granddaughter of Louella Kopel of Donnelly

Former Donnelly area resident Franklin Miller passed away on Sept 16^th and Marj Trost Speer passed away on Sept.19^th. Both currently lived in Morris

Open House Baby Shower for Baby Beyer, son of Mac and Xochil, will be held Saturday, September 30 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church. They are registered at Target. All are welcome and invited to attend.

Tigers cross county lpge meet boys 12th Micah Aanerud 138th

Past week visitation for Carolyn smith-funeral home and Roy Nohl Morris e-free church, big Iron in  Fargo, pioneer power show-Albany ,mccl fall tour Alex, bible study at Gs w/Eystads, visited former Donnelly area resident Palma (Jergenson) Johnson in Albany

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Sept 9^th-15th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: some cool mornings are a reminder fall is around the corner although the days have been sunny and mild.

St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news: Regular services start on September 17^th with services at Kongsvinger at 8:30 a.m. (coffee fellowship afterwards), parish Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. at Kongsvinger, services at ST. John’s at 11 a.m. (coffee fellowship prior to services). This schedule will continue until next May.

Gslc news: breakfast fundraiser for Hurricane Harvey victims September 24th after services

Other church news: Musician and singer Tony DeBlois is back with a concert on September 17th at 7:00p.m. at the Federated Church-Morris.  This 42-year-old pianist from Randolph, MA is blind, autistic and has Savant Syndrome, and has inspired all who meet him.  There will be a Reception to follow.

           

Community news UMM Reference librarian Peter Bremer will give a presentation titled Hidden Gems: Overlooked Genealogical Resources on the Web today (Saturday) at 11:00 a.m. at Rodney A. Briggs Library in room #350A. Free online tools will be highlighted. Afterwards time will be given for personal family history research. Everyone is welcome.co-sponsored by the Stevens county genealogical society no charge
 On September 25^th .the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:30-3:45 p.m.,
The firemen will meet on September 18^th at 7 p.m. at the fire hall in Donnelly
Raising up Stevens County Kinship fall festival September 22nd from 4-6 p.m. at eastside Park-Morris
Donnelly youth club meets on September. 20^th at 4 p.m. at St. John’s
Carolyn Smith of Donnelly passed away on September 8th local survivors include her son Mark (Pat) of Donnelly and their family
Ray Nohl of Hancock passed away on September 11th local survivors include his wife former Donnelly area resident Tracey Loge and their children
The Donnelly community club had their post bee meeting on September 11th, despite the rain we had very good attendance again this year, discussion was held about the past bee and ideas for future bees. A reminder the 2018 bee is August. 24-26th the tri -feature is Oliver, Cockshutt, and Moline anyone who has any ideas/suggestions for it and/or other community club events please let me ,or somebody with club know about it or come to the next meeting on October 9th 

Past week visit to my aunt Pearl at her apt, lrpta show in Dalton, Taryn Paul funeral at MAES, Martin Luther movie at Morris Theater, Donnelly community club mtg., bible study at Gs w/Eystad’s ,Carolyn smith visitation at funeral home

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Sept 2^nd-8th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: We had some rain off and on all day Friday, and I drove home in rain from Rollag on Monday afternoon until I got Barrett, otherwise been sunny and mild  although cool Wednesday a.m.

St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news: September 10^th is “God’s work our hands” day, starting with a brief service at Kongsvinger at 8:30 a.m. followed by a time of work throughout the community return to St. John’s at noon for dinner. Sunday school kids will be packing Lutheran world relief kits that day

Regular services start on September 17^th with services at Kongsvinger at 8:30 a.m. (coffee fellowship afterwards parish Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. at Kongsvinger serv9ices St John’s at 11 a.m. (coffee fellowship prior to services). This schedule will continue until next May.

Gslc news: rally Sunday is September 10th breakfast fundraiser for Hurricane Harvey victims September 24th after services

Other church news: the movie A Return to Grace: Luther's Life and Legacy will be shown at the Morris Theater on September 9th at 2 pm no charge

Dedication services for the new Trinity Lutheran church Alberta will be held on September 10^th starting with services at 10:30 a.m. followed by a dinner

Faith and first and other elca churches in the area will also be participating in God’s work our hands activities on September 10^th. Many of these same churches will have rally Sun. on September 17th

Musician and singer Tony DeBlois is back with a concert on September 17th at 7:00pm at the Federated Church-Morris.  This 42-year-old pianist from Randolph, MA is blind, autistic and has Savant Syndrome, and has inspired all who meet him.  There will be a Reception to follow.

On September 10, at St. Mary’s Church, Chokio, Come at 10:15

A.M. to join the choir in singing polka style hymns before church.

Mass is at 10:30 with a freewill offering Dip-It-Dinner following

St. Charles Catholic Church Fall Festival

Sunday, September 10, 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m., St. Charles Church,

Herman. Turkey dinner with all the trimmings, home-made pie;

Raffle of hand-made full sized quilt, etc. Served at the Herman

Community Center, downtown Herman

           

Community news:well another bee is history thanks to everyone who came out and helped out in anyway. 2 inches of rain Friday eve washed out some events Saturday. But a nice sunny day Sun helped make up for it. Remember next yrs. show is August. 24^th-25^th the tri-feature is all things made by Oliver, Cockshutt and Moline
UMM Reference librarian Peter Bremer will give a presentation titled Hidden Gems: Overlooked Genealogical Resources on the Web on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Rodney A. Briggs Library in room #350A. Free online tools will be highlighted. Afterwards time will be given for personal family history research. Everyone is welcome.co-sponsored by the st co gen soc. no charge
 On September 11^th .the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:30-3:45 p.m., the community club and firemen will meet at 7 p.m. in the community and fire hall
Raising up Stevens County Kinship fall festival September 21^st from 4-6 p.m. at eastside Park-Morris
Donnelly youth club meets on September. 20^th at 4 p.m. at St. John’s
The new 2017-2018 threshing bee royalty are: Jessalyn Marshall Junior Queen, Katlin Peterson Junior princess, Tessa Hennessy, little miss Donnelly

Tiger cc –Appleton boys 3^rd girls 2^nd Isabel Fynboh 3^rd (JH)

Past week visit to my aunt Pearl at her apt. David Flugel retirement party at Brick house (w/wally McCollar) wmstr in Rollag, mohagen funeral in Elbow Lake, helped at naps w(Eystads’) bbb at met lounger

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Sept 2^nd-8th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news:Two  inches of rain on Friday evening and Saturday a.m. ,sunny and mild Saturday aft/eve and this week.

St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news: The summer schedule will conclude with services on September 3^rd at St. John’s., at 9 a.m.

           

Community news:well another bee is history thanks to everyone who came out and helped out in anyway. 2 inches of rain Friday eve washed out some events on Friday evening and Saturday. But a nice sunny day Sun helped make up for it. Remember next yrs. show is August. 24^th-25^th the tri-feature is all things made by Oliver, Cockshutt and Moline

 On September 11^th .the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:30-3:45 p.m.,
The rensdvile4-h will meet on Sept 5^th at 7 pm at St. John’s Donnelly, note change of date due to the Labor Day holiday
City council meets September 2^nd at 4 p.m. in the city council chambers
The new 2017-2018 threshing bee royalty are: Jessalyn Marshall Junior Queen, Katlin Peterson Junior princess, Tessa Hennessy, little miss Donnelly
Jonnna and Justin Moser won purple ribbons on their cattle at the state fair
Cross country Morris invite Isabel Fynboh 1^st 8th grade

Past week visit to my aunt Pearl at her apt. Donnelly threshing bee activities, community choir concert at assumption, bible study at GS w/Eystad’s Fmsc packing events at Morris elem school law enforcement picnic at Eastside Park, work night on the bee grounds visit to Ruth strand at her apt in Alex, swcd family fun night at Pomme de Park, services at GS w/Eystads. Prayer vigil for Taryn Paul at faith

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Aug 26th-sept 1st

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: after about a week of rain it was nice to see the sun again this week.

St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news: The summer schedule will conclude with services on September 3rd at St. John’s .The parish will be leading the community services at 9 a.m. on August 27th under the big top at the threshing bee. There will be no services at either church that day.

Kongsvinger will be serving meals; St John’s will have their sweet shop, the parish youth the pop shack again this year at the bee

St Charles (Theresia’s)-Herman will again have their hamburger stand at the bee



Other church news: Gladys Mungo, from Haiti’s Children Inc., will be at Good Shepherd on August 27 for services at 9 a.m. plus a pot luck meal afterwards. August 30th will be the last Wednesday evening service at the church
The Feed My Starving Children mobile packing event will be held on August 28th-30th at the Morris area elementary school, more info more contact the Morris Evangelical Free church at 589-2808
 Grief Share will meet every Monday at Morris Evangelical Free Church from 4-6 p.m. for a total of 14 weeks.  For more info, contact Neil Leroux at 589-1788 or the church office at 589-2808.
All are invited to come and sing in a Summer Community Choir! Rehearsals will be at 7:00 p.m. at Assumption Church on: Aug. 27th. The choir will then present a concert open to the public on Monday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Assumption Church.
Death notices: Lori Lerbs passed away on August 16th and Mark Hickman passed away on August 17th both were from Donnelly
Community news: on August 28th.the bookmobile will be in town on Main St. from 3:30-3:45 p.m.,
Retirement party for former Donnelly resident David Fluegel as head of the Southwest Minn. sustainable developmental partnership, will be held on August 31st from 3:30-7 P.M. (program at 5:30 P.M.) at Hotel 200-Moris
The final parade for this year’s Threshing bee royalty was the Cornfest parade in Ortonville on August 20th
The Donnelly Threshing Bee (aka our annual family reunion) will be held today (Saturday.) and tomorrow (Sunday) on the grounds on the south east corner of Donnelly. This year’s feature is all things made by Allis; the theme is “yippee it’s time for the bee”. For more information you can visit the website: http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com and/or the new Facebook page (one with the orange button on it).Anyone who wishes to bring items for display, play, sing, do some demonstrations etc. is welcome to do so. I have my cart on the ground again this year for use by handicapped individuals. If you have any questions and/or concerns stop into the depot and talk to whoever is behind the desk or find one of the officers wearing shirts and caps with a shaft of wheat on them. No dogs bikes/dogs allowed on grounds golf carts must be registered at the depot, tractor  pullers, exhibitors, car show people etc. please enter by the south gate, ph. # on grounds is 246-3272


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The 2nd work night for the bee is at 6:30 p.m., on August 29th to take things down and put them away. Reminder any help before and/or after, during, the bee is welcome.
There will be a bike ride, a DJ, and other activities at “A Place to be” during the weekend, contact them for more details
Rockin c ranch rural Donnelly will activities at the farm all weekend contact them for more info
Moose island raiders took first place in 9-f sportsmen club trap shooting league, Jane Harstad, BJ Werk, Ryan Smith, Larry Ascheman, earned 25 straight patches, Ryan Smith 75 straight birds

Past week visit to my aunt Pearl at her apt. activities of the Rosholt threshing show, activities of the Swift county fair in Appleton and Ortonville corn fest, Hickman visitation, and work night at Threshing bee grounds