Next edition Aug. 13thth-19th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: After weeks of hot humid weather and a lot of thunderstorms the weather has settled down some with some cooler temps and just a few shots of rain and things are starting to dry out a little. Crops continue to look good I have seen a few fields of wheat being harvested in the area. The garden produce on display in Glenwood looked much better than it did it Herman.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: The summer worship schedule ends on Aug. 21st
GSLC news: Aug 21st is new member Sun, women’s bible study continues on Wed a.m. and VBS will continue on August 17th, and 24th at 5:30 pm. at the church. The coffee money during Aug will go to the Feed My Starving Children packing event.
The packing event will be in Morris again on Aug 30,31st and Sept 1st .If you or your org would like to help out contact the Morris E Free Church at 589-2808 or e-mail:office@mefc.net
Advance sale threshing bee buttons are now on sale in Donnelly businesses as well as all UFMSB locations. The posters are also up in Donnelly and other places in the area. If you want some stop into HD & CO in Donnelly or call 246-3475
There will be a work night at the threshing bee grounds on Aug. 23rd at 6:30 pm to get things ready for the bee. Any help before, during, or after the bee is greatly appreciated.
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The theme of this year’s threshing bee on Aug 27th and 28th is “Donnelly a great place to call home” This week I will highlight Sat activities next week sun. The day begins with a pancake breakfast, continues with a sb tournament, kiddie parade, kids tr. pull, antique tr. Pull, bike safety rodeo, coronation and dance at the hall. A new event this year on Sat will be a twelve horse hitch on Sat aft about 1 pm. In the morning various teams will be plowing and harrowing. As always anyone is welcome to bring a display, demonstrate, play, sing etc. there will be lots of activities both days, horseshoe tournament, chain saw carving, flea market etc. The area churches will once again be serving food. The feature this year is John Deere and our special guest will be Don Duffner displaying his three in one tractor. For more info call 320-795-2437 or e-mail donnellythreshingbee@runestone.net. There is also a website: http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com with more info on it. Please note that this is an independent website and is not associated with the Donnelly Community Club .There are two girls vying for threshing bee queen and four for little Miss Donnelly. I will have more info next week
There are two upcoming showers at Kong: On Aug. 14th there will be a bridal shower for Andrea Bergstrom bride to be of Joha Toma from 2-4 pm. On Aug 20th there will be a post nuptial bridal shower for LeAnn van Horn and Ben Honzay from 9-11 am.
Lee R. "Dick” Kloos, of Hopkins, formerly of Donnelly passed away on Aug 2. He is survived by his wife, 8 children, and 8 grandchildren. His Dad ran the lumberyard in Donnelly and lived where Shirley Frank now lives. Dick Goldenstein says his folks bought the lumber from his Dad to build their house. I have posted his obit on my blog.
Former Donnelly area resident Darlene Awsumb passed away on Aug. 8th. Her funeral is today (Sat) at 10 am at Assumption Catholic church in Morris
Former Donnelly area resident Mavis J. Gulbrandson, of Hoffman, passed away on Aug. 7th.
Chase Dylan Jensen was born on July 25, at Stevens Community Medical Center, Morris, to Christeena Jensen and Wayne Higgins of Herman. Grandparents are Theresa Pagel of Morris, Michael Higgins and Cheryl Beebe of Donnelly, and Scott Jensen of Lincoln, Neb.
Winners at the vfw aux Cancer Salad drawing winners were Joanne Graff, Deanna Heuer, Pat (Gary) Smith, Shirley Kill, Rose Uhden, Veronica Smith , John DeLong, and Deanna Recker
Jim and Lou Eystad and I were among those who attended Willie’s parking lot party at Eastside Park on Aug. 4th. I then traveled to Glenwood to attend the Pope co fair where I watched part of the horse pull there and listened to Pure Country the band that will be playing at our threshing bee dance again this year.
Richard and Val Olson and I were among those attending some the Flekkefest activities in Elbow Lake on Aug 5th. While there I had an opportunity to say “hi” to former Donnelly area residents Diane Amundson and Rosie Sax. In the eve Vance and Kim Gullickson and I were among those that attended the SAL sweet corn feed in Morris.
Tim and Deb Root were among the workers and their families of Superior Industries and Wesmor that attended the co picnic at East Side Park on Aug 5th. The #99 Aflac NASCAR car which was on display generated a lot of interest
Andy Brevig and I attended the all committee meeting at St J on Aug. 6th and the community block party and chicken supper in the aft. In the eve the threshing bee royalty were part of the Flekkefest parade in E.L.
Geo and Arlys Pederson and I were among those who attended the sister city program in Elbow Lake on Aug. 7th
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the meet the threshing bee royalty candidate’s event at the town hall on Aug. 8th. Afterwards the community club had their monthly meeting as we finalized plans for the bee. After the meeting I visited Denny Anderson at his house.
Bob and Dorothy Eisel recently returned home from a trip to Wasilla AK where they visited with their family members that live there.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
obit
Kloos, Lee R. "Dick" Age 82, of Hopkins, died Aug 2. Retired Minnegasco employee and U.S. Marine from 1951-1953. Survived by wife of 58 years, Gerry; children Julie (Matt) Thompson, Lee, Trudy, Mary (Ron) Gould, Tom (Mary), Bob (Giovanna), Kathy (Brian) Miller, Joe and Chuck (Jennie); grandchildren, Bud, Abby, Carrie, Molly, Erin, Bridget, Will and Daniel. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to N. C. Little Hospice. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Funeral Mass 11:00 AM Saturday, Aug. 6th at Church of St. Joseph, 1310 Mainstreet, Hopkins. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at church, and also Friday, Aug 5th from 5-8 Pm at : Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel, 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins. 952-938-9020.
Friday, August 5, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Next edition Aug. 6th-12th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: The weather during this past week has been about the same as it has been for some time sunny and hot during the day with some thunderstorms rumbling through the area at night. There is a lot of standing water due to all the rain we have had, there was some hail here on Sat afternoon but thankfully we escaped the damage some areas had this week. The crops that have not been drowned out continue to look good.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the parish is coordinating a block party featuring a bike ride, food and music between St J and the Donnelly Hall today (Sat) to benefit the st co food shelf. The day will start with a bike ride from the “place to be” at 1:30 pm call 246-3221 for info about this event. Serving will start at 5 pm and continue until 7:30 pm or until the food is gone. On the menu is chicken, potato salad, baked beans and chips. The LL will be selling pop and water and the 4-h will be serving ice cream treats. There will be a DJ at “the place to be” beginning at 8 p.m... Everyone is welcome to come and join the festivities. There will be a free will offering for the meal. For more info contact the parish office or check out the posters around town. This event is made possible by many sponsors in the Donnelly, Morris and Alex area I have listed some of them on my blog
The Aug newsletter is now out; extra copies are available in the narthex of each church.
Thanks to Pastor David Holtz from Luther Crest bible Camp and everyone else who helped fill in during the past several weeks while Pr. Judy was on vacation
GSLC news: VBS will continue on Wednesday nights August 10th, 17th, and 24th at 5:30 pm. at the church.
The coffee money during Aug will go to Feed My Starving Children. Church members will pack food on Aug. 30th at 1:30 pm. The packing event will be in Morris again on Aug 30,31st and Sept 1st .If you or your org would like to help out contact the Morris E Free Church at 589-2808 or e-mail:office@mefc.net
Trinity Lutheran Church of Alberta will have their annual sweet corn feed on Aug. 7th beginning at 5 pm
There will be no wam mtg in Aug.
Advance sale threshing bee buttons are now on sale in Donnelly businesses as well as all UFMSB locations. The posters are also up in Donnelly. If you want some stop into HD & CO in Donnelly or call 246-3475
“Meet the Candidates" for the Donnelly Threshing Bee Royalty is August 8th at 7:30 pm, at the Donnelly Hall.
This year’s threshing bee is Aug 27th and 28th. There will be a couple of new events this year including a 12 horse hitch on Sat aft. Most of the other events will stay the same. The feature this year is John Deere so if you have any tractors and/or machinery be sure to bring them to the show. There will also be a special display in the feature area this year, Don Duffner’s triple tractor (830’s jd diesels) Next year’s feature will be Oliver. Any help before, during, or after the bee is always welcome and anyone is welcome to bring displays, demonstrate ,play ,sing etc. for more info call Barry Gades at 795-2437 or e-mail donnlleythreshingbee@runestone.net
There are two upcoming showers at Kong: On Aug. 14th there will be a bridal shower for Andrea Bergstrom bride to be of Joha Toma from 2-4 pm. On Aug 20th there will be a post nuptial bridal shower for LeAnn van Horn and Ben Honzay from 9-11 am. Their wedding is today (Sat) in Morris.
Ruth Moerke passed away on July 28th , Jim and Lou Eystad and I were among those who attended her funeral at St J on Aug 3rd afterwards I had a chance to visit with Pr. Luther and his family who were up for the funeral. Ruth’s daughter Carol asked to me announce that some of the flowers they had on her Dad’s grave at Vinger are missing if anybody knows anything about them let me know and I will pass the info along to her. In aft Andy Brevig and I were among those who attended the NHAS customer appreciation supper at Niemakel lake park, in the eve Ellen Wilts and her girls and I attended the VBS program at GSLC.
Congratulations to Greg and Naomi Fynboh of Donnelly who were recently named St Co Farm family of the year
Congratulations to the dfd for winning the fireman’s water fights during crazy days in Morris
Congratulations to Gertie Werk who was also one of the grand champions in the creative arts building at the Grant Co fair
Congratulations to the Morris electronics team that recently won the elem. girls sb championship, Sydney Sperr is a member of that team.
Congratulations to the Morris VFW team that recently won the dist. championship, Bryce Jergenson and Chandler Erickson are members of that team.
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Gilbertson and I attended “hort night” at the wcroc on July 28th
Marge Kleinhans and I were among those who watched the Irondale band’s performance at ‘big cat” stadium in Morris on July 29th
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the baptism service for Brady Woodke at GSLC on July 31st In the aft I traveled to Glenwood where the Threshing Bee royalty were participants in the Waterama Parade. Logan and Baily represented Donnelly at the Miss Morris/Miss Midwest pageant in Morris on July 23rd.
Opal and Vedar Harstad and I were among those who attended the visitation for Rachel Martian at the Pedersen funeral home in Morris on Aug 1st. Joan Kopacek was part of the VFW AUX honor guard for past president Rachel Martin
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.
Weather news: The weather during this past week has been about the same as it has been for some time sunny and hot during the day with some thunderstorms rumbling through the area at night. There is a lot of standing water due to all the rain we have had, there was some hail here on Sat afternoon but thankfully we escaped the damage some areas had this week. The crops that have not been drowned out continue to look good.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the parish is coordinating a block party featuring a bike ride, food and music between St J and the Donnelly Hall today (Sat) to benefit the st co food shelf. The day will start with a bike ride from the “place to be” at 1:30 pm call 246-3221 for info about this event. Serving will start at 5 pm and continue until 7:30 pm or until the food is gone. On the menu is chicken, potato salad, baked beans and chips. The LL will be selling pop and water and the 4-h will be serving ice cream treats. There will be a DJ at “the place to be” beginning at 8 p.m... Everyone is welcome to come and join the festivities. There will be a free will offering for the meal. For more info contact the parish office or check out the posters around town. This event is made possible by many sponsors in the Donnelly, Morris and Alex area I have listed some of them on my blog
The Aug newsletter is now out; extra copies are available in the narthex of each church.
Thanks to Pastor David Holtz from Luther Crest bible Camp and everyone else who helped fill in during the past several weeks while Pr. Judy was on vacation
GSLC news: VBS will continue on Wednesday nights August 10th, 17th, and 24th at 5:30 pm. at the church.
The coffee money during Aug will go to Feed My Starving Children. Church members will pack food on Aug. 30th at 1:30 pm. The packing event will be in Morris again on Aug 30,31st and Sept 1st .If you or your org would like to help out contact the Morris E Free Church at 589-2808 or e-mail:office@mefc.net
Trinity Lutheran Church of Alberta will have their annual sweet corn feed on Aug. 7th beginning at 5 pm
There will be no wam mtg in Aug.
Advance sale threshing bee buttons are now on sale in Donnelly businesses as well as all UFMSB locations. The posters are also up in Donnelly. If you want some stop into HD & CO in Donnelly or call 246-3475
“Meet the Candidates" for the Donnelly Threshing Bee Royalty is August 8th at 7:30 pm, at the Donnelly Hall.
This year’s threshing bee is Aug 27th and 28th. There will be a couple of new events this year including a 12 horse hitch on Sat aft. Most of the other events will stay the same. The feature this year is John Deere so if you have any tractors and/or machinery be sure to bring them to the show. There will also be a special display in the feature area this year, Don Duffner’s triple tractor (830’s jd diesels) Next year’s feature will be Oliver. Any help before, during, or after the bee is always welcome and anyone is welcome to bring displays, demonstrate ,play ,sing etc. for more info call Barry Gades at 795-2437 or e-mail donnlleythreshingbee@runestone.net
There are two upcoming showers at Kong: On Aug. 14th there will be a bridal shower for Andrea Bergstrom bride to be of Joha Toma from 2-4 pm. On Aug 20th there will be a post nuptial bridal shower for LeAnn van Horn and Ben Honzay from 9-11 am. Their wedding is today (Sat) in Morris.
Ruth Moerke passed away on July 28th , Jim and Lou Eystad and I were among those who attended her funeral at St J on Aug 3rd afterwards I had a chance to visit with Pr. Luther and his family who were up for the funeral. Ruth’s daughter Carol asked to me announce that some of the flowers they had on her Dad’s grave at Vinger are missing if anybody knows anything about them let me know and I will pass the info along to her. In aft Andy Brevig and I were among those who attended the NHAS customer appreciation supper at Niemakel lake park, in the eve Ellen Wilts and her girls and I attended the VBS program at GSLC.
Congratulations to Greg and Naomi Fynboh of Donnelly who were recently named St Co Farm family of the year
Congratulations to the dfd for winning the fireman’s water fights during crazy days in Morris
Congratulations to Gertie Werk who was also one of the grand champions in the creative arts building at the Grant Co fair
Congratulations to the Morris electronics team that recently won the elem. girls sb championship, Sydney Sperr is a member of that team.
Congratulations to the Morris VFW team that recently won the dist. championship, Bryce Jergenson and Chandler Erickson are members of that team.
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Gilbertson and I attended “hort night” at the wcroc on July 28th
Marge Kleinhans and I were among those who watched the Irondale band’s performance at ‘big cat” stadium in Morris on July 29th
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the baptism service for Brady Woodke at GSLC on July 31st In the aft I traveled to Glenwood where the Threshing Bee royalty were participants in the Waterama Parade. Logan and Baily represented Donnelly at the Miss Morris/Miss Midwest pageant in Morris on July 23rd.
Opal and Vedar Harstad and I were among those who attended the visitation for Rachel Martian at the Pedersen funeral home in Morris on Aug 1st. Joan Kopacek was part of the VFW AUX honor guard for past president Rachel Martin
Saturday, July 30, 2011
death
Ruth Moerke passed away today her funeral is wed at st j visitation Tue eve at the funeral home
more details at http://www.pedersenfh.com
more details at http://www.pedersenfh.com
Friday, July 29, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. Please remember to check out my blog (donnellyminn.blogspot.com) for more news, obits and other info.
Weather news: It has been hot during the last week but much less humid with a few severe thunderstorms and some heavy rains mixed in with it. crops continue to do well the grain is rapidly ripening. The crops on display in Herman looked really nice; however most of the garden produce was only fair.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the parish is coordinating a block party featuring a bike ride, food and music between St J and the Hall on Aug. 6th to benefit the st co food shelf. The day will start with a bike ride from the “place to be” at 1:30 pm call 246-3221 for info about this event. Serving will start at 5 pm and continue until 7:30 pm or until the food is gone. On the menu is chicken, potato salad, baked beans and chips. The LL will be selling pop and water and the 4-h will be serving ice cream treats. There will be a DJ at “the place to be” beginning at 8 p.m... Everyone is welcome to come and join the festivities. There will be a free will offering for the meal. For more info contact the parish office or check out the posters around town. This event is made possible by many sponsors in the Donnelly, Morris and Alex area I have listed some of them on my blog
The all committee/joint council meeting planning meeting will be held on Aug. 6th at 9 am at St J. Note this is a change of time from what was announced earlier.
GSLC news: a nine part women’s bible study will begin on Aug. 3rd and continuing every wed at 9 am. There will be a trip to valley fair on Aug. 6th
VBS will be on Wednesday nights on August 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th at 5:30 pm. at the church. VBS will be for ages pre-school through adults. Each eve will start with a potluck dinner and then have a bible story for the night. The adults will attend a bible study with Pr. Michael and the children (pre-school and up) will attend activities, games and craft all revolving around the bible story. Everyone will come back together at the end of the night for singing and fellowship. If you are interested in attending please sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway or let Pr. Mike know.
Trinity Lutheran Church of Alberta will have their annual sweet corn feed on Aug. 6th beginning at 5 pm
There will be no wam mtg in Aug.
Advance sale threshing bee buttons are now on sale in Donnelly businesses as well all UFMSB locations. You can save a dollar by buying in advance. There are also signup sheets for candidates for Little Miss Donnelly (ages 8-10) or threshing bee queen (ages 15-21) in Donnelly. For more info or to nominate someone call 246-3292
There will be a bridal shower for Brittney Schmiesing bride to be of Jesse Boe; today (Sat) at Our Savior’s Lutheran church in Chokio at 9 am. Parents of the couple are Randy and Karla Schmiesing of Chokio, and Randy and Cathy Boe of Morris, her grandparents Wally and Marlys Geise
NHAS will have their customer appreciation supper on Aug 3rd beginning at 5 pm at Niemackl Lake Park.
Stan Vipond of Norcross passed away on July 24th; his wife MaryAnn (Kopel) is among the family members who survive him.
Congratulations to Tyler Rouske who was named to the wcc south all-conference team in track
Congratulations to Tyler Busse who won his class at the demo derby at the big stone county fair in Clinton.
Congratulations to the Morris VFW bb team that placed third in the starbuck tournament. Chandler Erickson is a member of that team. He and his brother Alex are members of the Morris Legion team which recently won the NW division of the dist. 7 playoffs
Congratulations to the following runners who competed in the Marv Meyer 5 k run during ppd in Morris. Mackenzie (1st) and Pat (52nd) Smith, Rebekah (4th) and Cammi (6th) Aanerud, Beth (7th) and Becca (12th) Holland
Congratulations to Braeden, Keaton and Ryanne Long who were among the 4-hers winning grand and reserve championships on their projects at the Grant do fair. In the women’s building Barb Simpson and Chrissy Oachs won grand championships and Barb won the silver tray from Minn -Dak for baking with sugar.
Congratulations to the Green Babe Ruth team that was runner up in the Babe Ruth tournament, Bo Gullickson was a member of that team and his Dad, Vance was the coach. In an earlier column I mistakenly said he was coach of the orange team.
Congratulations to Greg and Naomi Fynboh who were recently named St Co Farm family of the year
Congratulations to the Parker Kloos construction co for winning a bronze award at the St Co Relay for Life. Renee Kloos was the third place finisher in the individual award category.
Ken Van Horn and I were among those who attended the customer appreciation open house at Prairie trailers on July 22nd. We were also among those who attended some of the Crazy Daze activities in Morris on July 27th.
Joyce Steuck and I were among those who spent some time in Herman over the weekend enjoying some of the exhibits and activities of the Grant Co Fair. On my way home on July 26th I visited Selma Bruse in her apt at the Pullman house.
Cassie and Kellie Wilts returned home on July 22nd from an enjoyable week at Bible camp.
Weather news: It has been hot during the last week but much less humid with a few severe thunderstorms and some heavy rains mixed in with it. crops continue to do well the grain is rapidly ripening. The crops on display in Herman looked really nice; however most of the garden produce was only fair.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: the parish is coordinating a block party featuring a bike ride, food and music between St J and the Hall on Aug. 6th to benefit the st co food shelf. The day will start with a bike ride from the “place to be” at 1:30 pm call 246-3221 for info about this event. Serving will start at 5 pm and continue until 7:30 pm or until the food is gone. On the menu is chicken, potato salad, baked beans and chips. The LL will be selling pop and water and the 4-h will be serving ice cream treats. There will be a DJ at “the place to be” beginning at 8 p.m... Everyone is welcome to come and join the festivities. There will be a free will offering for the meal. For more info contact the parish office or check out the posters around town. This event is made possible by many sponsors in the Donnelly, Morris and Alex area I have listed some of them on my blog
The all committee/joint council meeting planning meeting will be held on Aug. 6th at 9 am at St J. Note this is a change of time from what was announced earlier.
GSLC news: a nine part women’s bible study will begin on Aug. 3rd and continuing every wed at 9 am. There will be a trip to valley fair on Aug. 6th
VBS will be on Wednesday nights on August 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th at 5:30 pm. at the church. VBS will be for ages pre-school through adults. Each eve will start with a potluck dinner and then have a bible story for the night. The adults will attend a bible study with Pr. Michael and the children (pre-school and up) will attend activities, games and craft all revolving around the bible story. Everyone will come back together at the end of the night for singing and fellowship. If you are interested in attending please sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway or let Pr. Mike know.
Trinity Lutheran Church of Alberta will have their annual sweet corn feed on Aug. 6th beginning at 5 pm
There will be no wam mtg in Aug.
Advance sale threshing bee buttons are now on sale in Donnelly businesses as well all UFMSB locations. You can save a dollar by buying in advance. There are also signup sheets for candidates for Little Miss Donnelly (ages 8-10) or threshing bee queen (ages 15-21) in Donnelly. For more info or to nominate someone call 246-3292
There will be a bridal shower for Brittney Schmiesing bride to be of Jesse Boe; today (Sat) at Our Savior’s Lutheran church in Chokio at 9 am. Parents of the couple are Randy and Karla Schmiesing of Chokio, and Randy and Cathy Boe of Morris, her grandparents Wally and Marlys Geise
NHAS will have their customer appreciation supper on Aug 3rd beginning at 5 pm at Niemackl Lake Park.
Stan Vipond of Norcross passed away on July 24th; his wife MaryAnn (Kopel) is among the family members who survive him.
Congratulations to Tyler Rouske who was named to the wcc south all-conference team in track
Congratulations to Tyler Busse who won his class at the demo derby at the big stone county fair in Clinton.
Congratulations to the Morris VFW bb team that placed third in the starbuck tournament. Chandler Erickson is a member of that team. He and his brother Alex are members of the Morris Legion team which recently won the NW division of the dist. 7 playoffs
Congratulations to the following runners who competed in the Marv Meyer 5 k run during ppd in Morris. Mackenzie (1st) and Pat (52nd) Smith, Rebekah (4th) and Cammi (6th) Aanerud, Beth (7th) and Becca (12th) Holland
Congratulations to Braeden, Keaton and Ryanne Long who were among the 4-hers winning grand and reserve championships on their projects at the Grant do fair. In the women’s building Barb Simpson and Chrissy Oachs won grand championships and Barb won the silver tray from Minn -Dak for baking with sugar.
Congratulations to the Green Babe Ruth team that was runner up in the Babe Ruth tournament, Bo Gullickson was a member of that team and his Dad, Vance was the coach. In an earlier column I mistakenly said he was coach of the orange team.
Congratulations to Greg and Naomi Fynboh who were recently named St Co Farm family of the year
Congratulations to the Parker Kloos construction co for winning a bronze award at the St Co Relay for Life. Renee Kloos was the third place finisher in the individual award category.
Ken Van Horn and I were among those who attended the customer appreciation open house at Prairie trailers on July 22nd. We were also among those who attended some of the Crazy Daze activities in Morris on July 27th.
Joyce Steuck and I were among those who spent some time in Herman over the weekend enjoying some of the exhibits and activities of the Grant Co Fair. On my way home on July 26th I visited Selma Bruse in her apt at the Pullman house.
Cassie and Kellie Wilts returned home on July 22nd from an enjoyable week at Bible camp.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
block party sponsers
The following are helping to sponsor the block party on Aug. 6th. Donnelly co-op, Donnelly community club ,Steve and sue Erdahl-Nelson, HD & CO, MC CUTTERS, HENRY'S FOODS, place to be, Sandra d's wedding design and floral , Donnelly fire dept. and rescue squad united farmers and Merchants state bank ;willies super valu
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
DONNELLY NEWS
Can't believe that July is almost history. Thank you
On Jul 23, 2011, at 3:28 PM, Allen E Anderson wrote:
usually my column is posted on line late fri aft but this week it was not and I was waiting to get a physical copy of the paper before sending this out to make sure it got in there.
Next edition July 23-29th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. If you have news for me please remember that my deadline is Tue eve for my mailboxes and wed eve for everything else.
Weather news: The past week has been very hot and humid with a few thunderstorms thrown in for good measure. The power was out here for a while on Sun eve. It has helped the crops esp. the beans. Some of the grain fields I saw on my trip were starting to ripen and there was a lot of hay down.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: All joint council members as well as members of the fellowship and outreach committee are encouraged to attend a planning meeting for the upcoming block party on July 25th at 7 pm at st J. our parish will be coordinating the party which will be on Aug. 6th beginning at 5 pm. I will more details about it next week.
GSLC news: There is a signup sheet at church for a nine part women’s bible study beginning on Aug. 3rd and continuing every wed at 9 am. On Aug. 6th there will be a trip to valley fair
VBS will be on Wednesday nights on August 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th at 5:30 pm. at the church. VBS will be for ages pre-school through adults. Each eve will start with a potluck dinner and then have a bible story for the night. The adults will attend a bible study with Pr. Michael and the children (pre-school and up) will attend activities, games and craft all revolving around the bible story. Everyone will come back together at the end of the night for singing and fellowship. If you are interested in attending please sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway or let Pr. Mike know.
The tri county horseshoe league will continue to have games at the courts in Donnelly on Tue evenings through mid Aug. I have also been informed that there will be a ladies sb game on July 25th, this is a makeup date.
The LTD Motorcycle run will be held today (sat) beginning with registration at 8 am in Monte and traveling though Morris about 3 pm. For more info call Chad Turner at (320) 333-8615.
Brittney Schmiesing and Jesse Boe, along with their parents, Randy and Karla Schmiesing of Chokio, and Randy and Cathy Boe of Morris, would like to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. A September 24, 2011 wedding is planned at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris with a reception and dance following at the Prairie Inn of Morris. Her grandparents are Wally and Marlys Giese.
There will be a bridal shower for her on Sat July 30th at our savior’s Lutheran church in Chokio at 9 am.
Vern Anderson of Priest River Idaho passed away on July 9th at the age of 92.Among the family members that survive him are a sister Opal Harstad and her family.
On July 17th and 18th I took a mini vacation. I left Sat am stopping in Alberta for the SAL pancake breakfast. I then traveled to walnut grove where I took in some of the family festival activities at the park, bordered a bus for a tour of some of the sights in the area, went through the museum and attended the pageant in the eve. After camping out overnight in Sandborn I traveled to Springfield to attended services at St Paul's Lutheran church. During the coffee hour afterwards I had an opportunity to visit with our former pastor Luther Johnson and his family some. In the aft I stopped by the “end of line railroad” museum in Currie, the gravesite of my uncle and aunt Vernon and Mabel Van Olst in Chandler ,and in Madison to visit with a distant relative Doris Peterson before arriving home Sun evening shortly before the thunderstorm hit our area. It is as wet down there as it is around here.
Karen Long supplied me with the following info about her uncle Vern Anderson. He was born in Seattle Wash the son of Vedar and Olive (Holt) Anderson. Olive was born on a farm site just east of where Charles and Karen Long now live (11458 200th ave. Herman) Vern and his wife Thelma visited this location in the 80's and made several trips to MN through the years. Opal and Ervin Harstad and family also traveled to Northern Idaho every summer for many yrs. visiting opal’s family there. Karen says it is very beautiful country there. Vern was an avid gardener. When they came to MN he enjoyed visits with Chester and Edna Olson Paul and Laverne Kopitzhe, Willie Martian and others but esp. his aunt Marie Krogan. He served his country in the army. He worked as a millwright or a mechanic most of his life. He is survived by his wife of 65 years two sons Frank and George and their spouses 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew Eddie Harstad. A memorial service was held on July 16th with burial at evergreen cemetery Priest River Id.
Jim and Lou Eystad accompanied Ellen Wilts to in Milford IA on July 17th to enroll Kellie and Carrie in the Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp there. Several members of gslc donated money for the kids to attend the camp.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the Thrivent picnic at Pomme De Park on July 20th.
On Jul 23, 2011, at 3:28 PM, Allen E Anderson wrote:
usually my column is posted on line late fri aft but this week it was not and I was waiting to get a physical copy of the paper before sending this out to make sure it got in there.
Next edition July 23-29th
Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. If you have news for me please remember that my deadline is Tue eve for my mailboxes and wed eve for everything else.
Weather news: The past week has been very hot and humid with a few thunderstorms thrown in for good measure. The power was out here for a while on Sun eve. It has helped the crops esp. the beans. Some of the grain fields I saw on my trip were starting to ripen and there was a lot of hay down.
STJ/KONG PARISH News: All joint council members as well as members of the fellowship and outreach committee are encouraged to attend a planning meeting for the upcoming block party on July 25th at 7 pm at st J. our parish will be coordinating the party which will be on Aug. 6th beginning at 5 pm. I will more details about it next week.
GSLC news: There is a signup sheet at church for a nine part women’s bible study beginning on Aug. 3rd and continuing every wed at 9 am. On Aug. 6th there will be a trip to valley fair
VBS will be on Wednesday nights on August 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th at 5:30 pm. at the church. VBS will be for ages pre-school through adults. Each eve will start with a potluck dinner and then have a bible story for the night. The adults will attend a bible study with Pr. Michael and the children (pre-school and up) will attend activities, games and craft all revolving around the bible story. Everyone will come back together at the end of the night for singing and fellowship. If you are interested in attending please sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway or let Pr. Mike know.
The tri county horseshoe league will continue to have games at the courts in Donnelly on Tue evenings through mid Aug. I have also been informed that there will be a ladies sb game on July 25th, this is a makeup date.
The LTD Motorcycle run will be held today (sat) beginning with registration at 8 am in Monte and traveling though Morris about 3 pm. For more info call Chad Turner at (320) 333-8615.
Brittney Schmiesing and Jesse Boe, along with their parents, Randy and Karla Schmiesing of Chokio, and Randy and Cathy Boe of Morris, would like to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. A September 24, 2011 wedding is planned at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris with a reception and dance following at the Prairie Inn of Morris. Her grandparents are Wally and Marlys Giese.
There will be a bridal shower for her on Sat July 30th at our savior’s Lutheran church in Chokio at 9 am.
Vern Anderson of Priest River Idaho passed away on July 9th at the age of 92.Among the family members that survive him are a sister Opal Harstad and her family.
On July 17th and 18th I took a mini vacation. I left Sat am stopping in Alberta for the SAL pancake breakfast. I then traveled to walnut grove where I took in some of the family festival activities at the park, bordered a bus for a tour of some of the sights in the area, went through the museum and attended the pageant in the eve. After camping out overnight in Sandborn I traveled to Springfield to attended services at St Paul's Lutheran church. During the coffee hour afterwards I had an opportunity to visit with our former pastor Luther Johnson and his family some. In the aft I stopped by the “end of line railroad” museum in Currie, the gravesite of my uncle and aunt Vernon and Mabel Van Olst in Chandler ,and in Madison to visit with a distant relative Doris Peterson before arriving home Sun evening shortly before the thunderstorm hit our area. It is as wet down there as it is around here.
Karen Long supplied me with the following info about her uncle Vern Anderson. He was born in Seattle Wash the son of Vedar and Olive (Holt) Anderson. Olive was born on a farm site just east of where Charles and Karen Long now live (11458 200th ave. Herman) Vern and his wife Thelma visited this location in the 80's and made several trips to MN through the years. Opal and Ervin Harstad and family also traveled to Northern Idaho every summer for many yrs. visiting opal’s family there. Karen says it is very beautiful country there. Vern was an avid gardener. When they came to MN he enjoyed visits with Chester and Edna Olson Paul and Laverne Kopitzhe, Willie Martian and others but esp. his aunt Marie Krogan. He served his country in the army. He worked as a millwright or a mechanic most of his life. He is survived by his wife of 65 years two sons Frank and George and their spouses 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew Eddie Harstad. A memorial service was held on July 16th with burial at evergreen cemetery Priest River Id.
Jim and Lou Eystad accompanied Ellen Wilts to in Milford IA on July 17th to enroll Kellie and Carrie in the Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp there. Several members of gslc donated money for the kids to attend the camp.
Jim and Lou Eystad and I attended the Thrivent picnic at Pomme De Park on July 20th.
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