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Next edition: Aug 29^th-Sept 5^th.

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news well this week has been cool and windy, crops continue to look good and some of the produce at the Appleton fair looked fantastic.

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: the parish will be leading the services under the big top tent on the threshing bee grounds on Aug.30th. There will be joint services at 9 a.m. on Sept 7^th at St John’s. The August 23^rd service will be broadcast on Aug. 30th on KMRS 1230 AM at 11 a.m. or on the web

Kongsvinger will once again be serving meals in the steel building, St. John’s will have their sweet shop and the parish youth will again have the “pop shack” at the bee

Good shepherd Lutheran church news: there will be a welcome potluck dinner for intern Angel Scott and her family on Aug. 30th at the church. She will be serving part time at St John’s- Starbuck and Good shepherd-Morris.  Gladys Mungo, director of Haiti's Children Inc.; which is recipient of Sept. tithe; will also be present to talk about the org.

Other church news: St Charles (St. Theresia) –Herman will once again be manning the hamburger stand at the threshing bee this weekend

Feed my starving children packing event is returning to the MAES on Sept 1st and 2^nd more info call the Morris E Free Church at 589-2808

Community news: some none- bee events this weekend including open house at rocking c ranch of Donnelly (59312 150th st) today (Saturday) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. tickets available at the gate, $1 discount with a bee button and events at the place to be today (Saturday) include a bike ride leaving at 11:30 a.m. and returning about 4 p.m. for some fun and games with dj Durke playing and some rummage sales

 Pedersen and Starbuck funeral homes, warmly invites you and your family to a picnic of hope and healing on August 31st @ 5 30 p.m. at Pomme de terre park Main Shelter .Food and refreshments, will be provided please contact Pedersen funeral home at 589--3220, to reserve your place

Death notices: former Donnelly area resident Deloris Philip of Morris passed away on Aug. 20^th

Merle Mathieson of Pequot lakes passed away on Aug 19^th survivors include his niece Deb (Mark) Erickson and family of Donnelly.

The 50th annual Donnelly threshing bee or as we refer to it our family reunion is this weekend. Events start at 7 a.m. today (Sat.) with a pancake breakfast continues with events though out the day and concludes with a dance at the hall with pure country. Sun starts with an open air church service and concludes with cash drawing in the aft. Lots of activities both days horseshoe tournament, sawing, threshing etc. and many display and demonstrations on the grounds and in the school house and depot. Anyone is welcome to bring a display, do a demonstration, play, sing, etc.

There will be a work night on the threshing bee grounds on Sept 1st to take things down at 6:30 p.m. A reminder that any help during, or after the Bee is welcome

Our features this year are IH/Farmall and anything made in 1965, next year it will be John Deere.

The parade committee is looking for people who were born, married, graduated etc. in ’65 as well as any tractors, machinery, cars etc. made during that year to be in the parade on August 30^th all you need do is show up Sun. aft and they will find a spot for you

Tractor pullers ,classic car show entries, demonstrators, exhibitors etc. are asked to use the south gate; no bikes or dogs (except service dogs) allowed on grounds; golf carts, atv’s etc. must be registered at the depot prior to use on the grounds, I do have my cart up there for use by handicapped individuals.

The HQ is the depot so if you need any help, info etc. just stop in and talk to whoever is behind the desk the ph. # for the depot is 247-3272

Just a reminder if that as happened last week my column does not get in the paper you can read it on-line at http://donnellyminn.blogspot.com/ or the s-t website http://www.morrissuntribune.com/news/local/3823981-donnelly-news-8-22-15

Extra: Tyler Busse of Appleton was a double winner (small car and small car modified.) in the demo derby in Morris; his grandparents are Verle and Della Dunn of Donnelly

^{Tate Brian Harstad and Alexis Hubbard were married on July 31st in Alexandria VA.}   Tate is the son of Wendy Harstad and Steve Hanson of Rockford MN.  and Brian and Kelly Harstad of Delano MN, grandparents are Norma DeLong of Herman and George and Elaine harstad of Herman

I will have some results from the Morris fair in a later column a list of 4-h winners will be included in today’s issue of the m s-t too many to include here.

Past week swift county fair-Appleton, nhas services picnic, work night on the bee grounds, bbb, class of ’55 60^th reunion

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Next edition: Aug 22^nd-28^th.

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news last week was very hot and humid it has cooled off this week, as I write this on Tue evening, it has rained most of the day crops continue to look really good, most of the garden produce on display at the Morris fair looked fantastic too.

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: Summer worship schedule ends on Aug. 23^rd (Kongsvinger) and Aug 26^th (St John’s), the parish will be leading the services under the big top tent on the threshing bee grounds on Aug.29^th. Kongsvinger will once again be serving meals in the steel building, St. John’s will have their sweet shop and the parish youth will again have the “pop shack”

Good shepherd Lutheran church news: there will be a welcome for intern Angel Scott and her family on Aug. 30^th at the church. She will be serving part time at St John’s- Starbuck and Good shepherd-Morris

Other church news: St Charles (St. Theresia) –Herman will once again be manning the hamburger stand at the threshing bee this year

Feed my starving children packing event at the MAES on Sept 1^st & 2nd

Community news: rocking c ranch of Donnelly (59312 150th st) will have events at the ranch (i.e. pony rides) on Aug. 29^th from 10 am-4 pm tickets available at the gate, $1 discount with a bee button

West central Jr. Sportsmanship day today (Saturday) at the 9-f sportsman club Morris more info call Craig Awsumb 808-5853

Death notice: Joseph Fayette Jipson, of Breckenridge passed away on Aug12th, survivors include his sister former Donnelly area resident Linda (Cliff) Hatlestad of Morris

The 50^th annual Donnelly threshing bee is August. 29 and 30^th; Posters are up in the area, and advance sale buttons are for sale at Donnelly business and at Dacotah bank in Chokio and Morris. Save yourself a dollar by buying in advance. The schoolhouse this year will feature Donnelly memorabilia ,and work lists have been mailed out, if you are not on a committee and would like to be call 246- 3337.

There will be two work nights on the threshing bee grounds first one on Aug.25th to set things up, and the 2nd one on Sept 1st to take things down both at 6:30 pm .A reminder that any help before, during, or after the Bee is welcome

Our features this year are ih/Farmall and anything made in 1965, next year it will be John Deere.

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 On Sun a.m. events begin an open air church service at 9 am continues with the classic car show, the parade, horse/pony pull, & concludes with a cash drawing.

Lots of activities both days including lumber sawing, horseshoe tournament, shingle making etc. and of course threshing .Anyone is welcome to bring a display, do a demonstration, play, sing, etc.

The parade committee is looking for people who were born, married, graduated etc. in’65 as well as any tractors machinery, cars etc. made during that year to be in the parade on August 30^th

I assume there will be some rummage sales and other events around town during the weekend too

Tractor pullers ,classic car show entries, demonstrators, exhibitors etc. are asked to use the south gate; no bikes or dogs (except service dogs) allowed on grounds; golf carts, atv’s etc. must be registered at the depot prior to use on the grounds, I do plan to have my cart up there for use by handicapped individuals.

There is an addition to the schedule for the bee; there will be a community meal on Fri evening August 28^th, beginning at 5 pm on the grounds under the big top tent. On the menu is a polled pork bbq sandwich, beans, salad, and bars. After supper there will be some tractor games on the grounds. You must have a button to get into the grounds; tickets for the meal will be available under the big top tent.

The final parade for the threshing bee royalty was in Hoffman on August 16^th 

The Morris high school of 1955 will have their 60^th class reunion on August 26^th-28^th at Hotel 200 (prairie) inn in Morris; some of the Donnelly kids will be attending the threshing bee that weekend

   Extra:  Pedersen and Starbuck funeral homes, warmly invites you and your family to a picnic of hope and healing on August 31st @ 5 30 p.m. at Pomme de terre park Main Shelter .Food and refreshments, will be provided--- please contact Pedersen funeral home at 589--3220, to reserve your place

Celebrations: Congratulations to Rebekah Aanerud on being a National Finalist in her Agricultural Communications Proficiency Award (FFA)

On May 13th Zachary Giese of Donnelly received a diploma in marine and small engine mechanic from Alex tech

Morris eagles region 9 c amateur bb champs; Bryce Jergenson, Tyler Henrichs are members of that team

Tyler Busse of Appleton was a double winner (small car and small car modified.) in the demo derby in Morris

Jacob Wayne Summer was born on Aug. 13th to Ben & Brianna Summer of Garfield mn grandparents are Scott & Judy Neuman of Herman. Brianna is a former threshing bee queen

Bill and Mary (Olson) Dripps celebrated their 61^st wedding anniversary on Aug 19^th

Aug 15^th Mark Koepke and I traveled to Gardner ND for the funeral of his uncle Willie Lindgren. It was as an opportunity for me to put faces to the names of many of his family members we have talked about since he moved here.

Past wk. bbb at old # 1 Southside, St. co fair in Morris, Hoffman harvest festival, Whittemore funeral in Donnelly, visited my aunt Pearl A. Anderson in her apt. Mary Dripps at the WWV, freedom rally in elbow Lake

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Next edition Aug15th-21st

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: a very timely rain shower over the weekend was very welcome; otherwise it has continued to be sunny & mild

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: 4 part joint parish bible study on Acts continues on Aug. 17^th at Kongsvinger and August 24th at St. John’s  at 7 pm Bring your own Bible.

Summer worship schedule ends on Aug. 23^rd (Kongsvinger) and Aug 26^th (St John’s)

At the recent relay for life the Kongsvinger Krusaders earned the silver team award for their fund raising efforts

Other church news Grief share a weekly program for those dealing with the loss of someone close to them will be held on Monday evenings at 7 Pm starting on Aug. 17^th and continuing for the next 13 weeks at the Morris Evangelical Free Church; ph. 589-2808 for more info

Feed my starving children fundraiser at the pizza ranch on Aug.  17^th from 5-8 pm

Community news: On August 17^th the bookmobile will be in town at 3:30 pm on main St. and the firemen will have a meeting at 7 pm at fire hall 

An open house bridal shower for Becca Ellsworth, bride to be of Dexter Hormann, is planned for today (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Morris Senior Center.

Death notices: Willis Lindgren of Gardner ND passed away Aug. 10^th; survivors include his nephew, former Donnelly resident Mark Koepke of Morris

Dave Whittemore of Donnelly passed away on Aug 9^th; he was a long time Donnelly co-op employee

David Kroc of Barrett passed away on Aug 6^th survivors include his step daughter Angie (Merlyn) Schwartz of Donnelly

Celebrations: The 50^th annual Donnelly threshing bee is August. 29 and 30^th; for more info and an up to date schedule visit the website http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com/ and/or visit the Donnelly threshing bee Facebook page. Posters are going up in the area, and advance sale buttons are for sale now from the officers, and will be for sale at Donnelly business soon. Save yourself a dollar by buying in advance. The schoolhouse this year will feature Donnelly memorabilia ,work lists have been mailed out, if you are not on a committee and would like to be call 246- 3337.

Our features this year are ih/Farmall and anything made in 1965, next year it will be John Deere.

There will be two work nights on Aug.25^th to set things up and on Sept 1^st to take things down both at 6:30 pm .A reminder that any help before, during, or after the Bee is welcome.  

Activities begin on Sat a.m. with a pancake breakfast starting at 7 am continuing with a kiddie parade & tractor pull, big tractor pull, sb tournament, and ending with the queen coronation and a dance by pure country at the hall

Lots of activities both days including lumber sawing, horseshoe tournament shingle making etc. and of course threshing anyone is welcome to bring a display do a demonstration, play sing etc.

The parade committee is looking for people who were born, married, graduated etc. in’65 as well as any tractors machinery, cars etc. made during that year to be in the parade on August 30th

Another lengthy community club meeting was held on August 10th as we put the finishing touches on the plans for the bee. We made an addition to the schedule; there will be a community meal on Fri evening beginning at 5 pm on the grounds under the big top tent. On the menu is a polled pork sandwich, beans, salad, and bars. After supper there will be some tractor games on the grounds. You must have a button to get into the grounds; tickets for the supper will be available at the supper. I drove by the grounds Mon. eve. I see some people have put a lot of time & work into painting and sprucing up the pop shack, the shirt shack and St. John’s sweet shop.

The Morris high school of 1955 will have their 60^th class reunion on August 26^th-28^th at Hotel 200 (prairie) inn in Morris; some of the Donnelly kids will be attending the threshing bee that weekend      

On Aug. 17^th the bloodmobile will be at Faith Lutheran Morris from 1-7 pm

Extra  The parish will again be leading the community worship service under the big top tent at the threshing bee on Aug 30th at 9 am St John’s will again have their “sweet shop” and Kongsvinger ladies will again be serving noon dinners in the steel building and the parish youth will have the “pop shack” again.

 fund raising is under way for the feed my starving children packing event returning to Morris in Sept. contact Robin Smith at the Rentz agency in Morris for more info or to make a donation

St Charles –Herman will once again be main the hamburger stand at the threshing bee again this year

Dexter is the son of Leila and Dean Hormann.

Congratulations to Rebekah Aanerud on being a National Finalist in her Agricultural Communications Proficiency Award (FFA)

Past week VFW auxiliary luncheon at old # 1 Southside, Willie’s sv party in the park, Pedersen auction, rose city threshing show, Glenwood fair, haining family concert in Dalton, bbb at old # 1 Southside

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Next edition Aug 8^th-14th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: after a very hot weekend it has moderated some this week, in my travels over the weekend I did see some grain being harvested, we could use some rain, lot of irrigation going on. I see the grain for the threshing bee has been shocked and loaded onto racks

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: 4 part JOINT PARISH BIBLE STUDY ON ACTS continues on August 10th at St. John’s and Aug. 17^th at Kongsvinger at 7 p.m. Bring your own Bible.

Summer worship schedule ends on Aug. 23^rd (Kongsvinger) Aug 25^th (St John’s)

The parish will again be leading the community worship service under the big top tent at the threshing bee on Aug 30th

Good shepherd news

Other church news: fund raising is under way for the feed my starving children packing event retuning to Morris in Sept. contact Robin Smith at the Rentz agency in Morris for more info or to make a donation

Grief share a weekly program for those dealing with the loss of someone close to them will be held on Mon evenings at 7 P.m. starting on Aug. 17^th and continuing for the next 13 weeks at the Morris Evangelical Free Church; ph. 589-2808 for more info

Community news: the firemen and the Donnelly community club will have meetings on Aug 10^th at 7p.m. at fire hall and community club

An open house bridal shower for Becca Ellsworth, bride to be of Dexter Hormann, is planned for Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Morris Senior Center. Dexter is the son of Leila and Dean Hormann.

Death notice: none

Celebrations: More grant county fair results: 5 k run Rebekah Aanerud took first place in the women’s division: in the creative arts building Fred Speer, Barb Simpson and Janet Olson all won grand and reserve champion in canning; Janet also won reserve champion for a repurposed item   Yvonne Kloos won reserve champion for landscaping painting and in canning; she also won a mixer for her “baking with yeast” entry, Denise Derby won reserve champion in Christmas misc.  Bryce Lehman won the 7 yr. old division in the kiddie tr. Pull

Riley biesterfeld was named to the legion district 7 all –district bb team

The threshing bee is August. 29 and 30^th; for more info and an up to date schedule visit the website http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com/ and/or visit the Donnelly threshing bee Facebook page. Posters are going up in the area, and advance sale buttons are for sale now from the officers, and will be for sale at Donnelly business soon. Save yourself a dollar by buying in advance. The schoolhouse this year will feature Donnelly memorabilia ,work lists will be mailed out soon, if you are not on a committee and would like to be call 246- 3337. A reminder that any help before, during, or after the Bee is welcome.  

Activities begin on Sat a.m. with a pancake breakfast starting at 7 a.m. in the steel building continues throughout the day and concludes with the queen coronation and a dance at the hall featuring Pure Country. Sun starts with an open air church service, and concludes with a cash drawing.

I also understand that some past royalty pictures are missing as well as some past secretary records if you have any info about this let me or one of the officers know

The threshing bee Royalty were part of the Flekkefest parade in Elbow Lake on Aug 1st

The candidates for threshing bee Royalty were announced on July 27th. Little Miss Donnelly candidates are Amya Raths her parents are Scott and Jaclyn Raths, grandparents are Deb and Howard Kill, great grandparents are Geshien Kill and Rose Uhden, Tabitha Van Horn parents Josh and Beth Keifer and the late Curtis Van horn, grandparents are Cole and Marlene  Van Horn, Sharon Van Horn; Jeff and Cindy Gulbrandson, great grandmother is Arlene Gulbrandson, queen candidates are Savannah Aanerud her parents are Andy and Heather ,grandparents are Jim and Loraine;   Cheyenne Baumgart her parents are Scott and Jodi Arndt.

The Morris high school of 1955 will have their 60^th class reunion on August 26^th-28^th at Hotel 200 (prairie) inn in Morris

I did not get out to the rockin C ranch for their open house so I stopped out there Sun. aft. En-route home from Herman to take a look around, he is open every day but please call ahead if you plan on coming out. He talked about having something going on out there during the threshing bee and some kind of pumpkin event in Oct.

Extra: past week hort. night at WCROC, flekkefest activities in Elbow Lake, Herman all school reunion activities and Inglof urke memorial service in Benson his sister is a good friend of mine.