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Next edition July 18^th-24th

Welcome to another addition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: most of the last week has been sunny and humid; air conditions and fans have had a good work out esp. over the weekend. Thankfully we escaped the severe weather that hit other parts of the state i.e. Brainerd. Crops esp. the corn continues to look fantastic although we can use more rain. As I drove to Barrett Wed. evening I saw several irrigation systems going when I got to the Hy. 27/59 intersection I hit a major down pour when I got home I saw we had had some rain here.

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: the summer worship schedule continues until further notice

The original 1980 Kong Kookbook has been reprinted, to purchase one contact the parish office at 246-3211

Good shepherd news: there will be no bible study on July 21^st as Pr Mike will be gone on continuing education

Other church news: VBS-Bethel Lutheran Morris July 20-24^th 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m. more info 392-5524 and at the First Baptist church -Morris on July 27-30^th from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Community news: On July 20^th the bookmobile will be in town at 3:30 p.m. on main st and the firemen will meet all at 7 p.m. at the fire hall in Donnelly

"Meet the Candidates" (threshing Bee royalty) is Monday July 27^th at 7:30 p.m. followed by a special community club mtg .Donnelly Threshing Bee will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year so the Royalty Committee will be hosting a Past Royalty Reunion to be held on that Saturday (29th) of the Bee. It is going to be a fun, busy “Bee" weekend.

There will be an open house baby shower for Brianna Neuman-Summer today (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to noon at the Morris Senior Center. Everyone is welcome

The LTD annual motor cycle run will be held today (Saturday) starting in Appleton at 10 a.m. traveling through the area with a stop in Morris about 12:45 p.m., I understand this will their last ride.

Rocking c horse ranch (Van Horn’s) will have its grand opening on Aug 1st from 1-7 p.m. at the farm (59312 150th St Donnelly) with a variety of activities. Tickets available at the gate

“Ms. Dawn Nellie” Pageant will be held on Friday evening, July 24, at the Donnelly Hall at 7:30 p.m. Come and watch local talent vie for the coveted title of “Ms. Dawn Nellie!”  Refreshments will be served.  Everyone is welcome Tickets will be available at the door this is a fundraiser for the 50^th aniv celebration of the bee

Death notice: former Donnelly area resident Keith Sorensen passed away on July 10^th a celebration of life will be held on July 19^th in Rochester.

Celebrations: Travis Fults won the prize for finding the medallion during Ppd

Amber Recker was recently named to Msu-Mankato deans list

Former Donnelly area resident Lillian Heinrich was recently named Queen of the WWV

Marv Meyer Run on July 11^th:10,000 meters run 3^rd Savannah Aanerud, 5,000 m; Rebekah Aanerud 4^th

The Men’s fishing league results: swamp busters 2^nd place, team members included Gary Gulbrandson, 3^rd place sharp filets; members included Ryan Smith and Nancy Kisgen

Chad Swanson and Peggy Jergenson were the final button winners during Ppd in Morris

Sheila Hemming and Michael and Shelly Storck of Morris along with Michael and Cheryl Hahn of Grand Forks, N.D., are excited to announce the engagement of their children Amber Storck and Jared Hahn. Amber’s great grandmother was Olga Sax from the Donnelly area

The threshing bee royalty were part of the prairie pioneer days parade in Morris on Aug 13^th 

Becca Holland won the 1-on-1 award at the recent girls’ bb camp at MAHS

The community club held another lengthy meeting on July 13th as we continue to finalize plans for the bee and other events. For more info and an up to date schedule visit the website http://www.donnellythreshingbee.com/ or visit the threshing bee fb page. Posters will be going up soon and advance sale buttons will be for sale soon. Save yourself a dollar by buying in advance.

Extra I did not have room for in my column

Past week :Kiwanis talent show finals at Eastside Park, some of the ppd activities at the park, mfd 125 aniv activities; Prairie wetlands extravaganza, RTA mtg Barrett, visiting my aunt Pearl and Irene Strand in their apts.

Also a reminder that Corrine Larson is looking for units for the parade on the 30th, esp. anyone or anything associated with 1965. If you were born, married, graduated etc. or have a car, truck, tractor, piece of machinery etc. made in ’65 please contact her at 246-3434

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Next edition July 11^th-17^th

Welcome to another addition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: crops continue to look very nice. My neighbor’s rain gauge said we got 3 inches of rain on Sun eve which I understand caused some local flooding in Morris. People I have talked to in the Donnelly area said they got anywheres from no rain to about an inch

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services at 9 a.m. at Kongsvinger every Sunday and at 7 p.m. every Wed. eve at St John’s throughout July and Aug.

The Kongsvinger Krusaders will again be participating in the Stevens county relay for Life on July 17^th from 6 p.m. to midnight at Pomme de Park; contact Algene Larson or Sandy Dunn for more info, to make a donation, purchase a luminaire, or to participate as a walker

Other church news: the new location for “Burgers, Beverages and Blessings” on Wed evenings at 7 p.m. is at the old #1 Southside unless it is in use then it will be held in the basement.

Community news, on July 13^th the community club and firemen will meet all @ 7 p.m. in Donnelly at the fire and community halls in Donnelly

There will be two open house bridal showers today (Saturday): the first is for Breanna Kruize, bride to be of Mitch Daly, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Morris. Parents are Peg and Brian Kruize and Pam and Paul Daly. Bring your favorite recipe; the second one is for Miranda Hauglund, bride to be of Josh Roaldson, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the residence of Vicky Dosdall, 44725 175th St., Morris. Miranda is the daughter of Jim and JoAnn Hauglund of Donnelly. The couple is registered at Target, Bed Bath and Beyond and Fleet Farm gift cards.

From Sandy Dunn: Nominations for our 2015 Donnelly Threshing Bee Royalty candidates are now open July 1 - 15.  Look for drop boxes in Donnelly at these locations.  Donnelly Coop, Donnelly Post Office and HD and Co. As of August 29, you must be between the following age groups. Little Miss 8-10 yrs.   and    Queen/Princess 14-18 years For those that are eligible to run for 2015 royalty, you will receive addition information by mid- July. Note change of date for "Meet the Candidates" is Monday July 27th. Donnelly Threshing Bee will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year.  The Royalty Committee will be hosting a Past Royalty Reunion to be held on that Saturday (29th) of the Bee. It is going to be a fun, busy "Bee" weekend.

Also a reminder that Corrine Larson is looking for units for the parade on the 30^th, esp. anyone or anything associated with 1965. If you were born, married, graduated etc. or have a car, truck, tractor, piece of machinery etc. made in ’65 please contact her at 246-3434

Death notices: Greg Durke of Blaine passed away on July 1^st survivors include his sister Peg (Brian) Kruize and aunt former Donnelly area resident Norma Osterman

Former Donnelly area resident Sherman S. Thurmer of Shakopee passed away on June 27^th.

Jeanette Saunders of Benson passed away on June 27^th; survivors include her brother former Donnelly area resident Delbert (Bev) Henrichs of New Richland Wis.

Celebrations: Brady Cardwell was a member of the all-camp team at the Greg Swartz memorial wrestling camp held recently in Morris

Sydney Beyer and Mac Kampmeier were married on June 27^th in Chokio

Raymond and Linda Ellingworth of New York Mills along with Dean and Leila Hormann of Starbuck are happy to announce the engagement of their children, Rebecca and Dexter. His grandfather is former Donnelly area resident John Delong

Sarah Jackson was crowned Miss Minnewaska princess on July 3^rd her parents are Darwin Jackson of Starbuck and Deb and Kyle Smith of the Donnelly area

The Donnelly fire dept. won third place at the water fight in Graceville on July 5^th and second in Morris on July 8^th

The threshing bee royalty were part of the starbuck heritage day parade on July 4^th

 extra news I did not have room for in regular column

Good shepherd news:  summer book club One Way Love starts July 12th after services, and continues for 6 weeks

Past week July 3^rd Paul and Lori Dornquist, Helen Peterson, Wally Mccollar and I had supper together at the Lake Geneva Christian center in Alex. On the 4^th of July I started the day at Kongsvinger, traveled to Hancock for their parade and then to starbuck for their parade, queen coronation, and fireworks, July 5^th Durke visitation at funeral home ,services at WWV w/Pr mike Hanson officiating. July 7^th visited Verle and Della Dunn in Donnelly, July 8^th helped out at naps; attended BBB at Old # 1 and the Morris fire dept. water fights.

Rocking c horse ranch will have its grand opening on Aug 1^st 59312 150th St Donnelly, MN

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Next edition July4th-10th

Welcome to another addition of the Donnelly news Happy 4^th of July everyone, most Donnelly business will be closed until July 6th

Weather news: in my travels the crops all look very good so far thanks to some timely rains and sunny mild weather

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services at 9 a.m. at Kongsvinger every Sunday and at 7 p.m. every Wed. eve at St John’s; until further notice.  

The annual Fourth of July fellowship gathering will be held at the Kongsvinger Parish Hall today, (Saturday) starting with a flag raising ceremony at 11:30 a.m.  Come, reflect on the day, and enjoy a potluck dinner together (ice cream, bread, and beverages furnished).  Everyone is welcome

The Kongsvinger Krusaders will again be participating in the Stevens county relay for Life on July 17^th from 6 pm to midnight at Pomme de Park; contact Algene Larson or Sandy Dunn for more info, to make a donation, or to participate as a walker

Other church news:  “Burgers, Beverages and Blessings” will resume on July 8^th at old # 1 Southside at 7 pm

Community news on July 6th the bookmobile will be in town at 3:30 pm and the city council and Rendsville 4-h will be meeting in Donnelly, on July 13^th the community club and firemen will meet all @ 7 pm

There will be an open house bridal shower for Breanna Kruize, bride to be of Mitch Daly, on Saturday, July 11, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Morris. Parents are Peg and Brian Kruize and Pam and Paul Daly. Bring your favorite recipe

There will be an open house bridal shower in honor of Miranda Hauglund, bride to be of Josh Roaldson, on Saturday, July 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the residence of Vicky Dosdall, 44725 175th St., Morris. Miranda is the daughter of Jim and JoAnn Hauglund. The couple is registered at Target, Bed Bath and Beyond and Fleet Farm gift cards.

From Sandy Dunn: Nominations for our 2015 Donnelly Threshing Bee Royalty candidates are now open July 1 - 15.  Look for drop boxes in Donnelly at these locations.  Donnelly Coop, Donnelly Post Office and HD and Co. As of August 29, you must be between the following age groups. Little Miss 8-10yrs   and    Queen/Princess 14-18 years For those that are eligible to run for 2015 royalty, you will receive addition information by mid- July. Note change of date for "Meet the Candidates" is Monday July 27th,. Donnelly Threshing Bee will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year.  The Royalty Committee will be hosting a Past Royalty Reunion to be held on that Saturday (29th) of the Bee. It is going to be a fun, busy "Bee" weekend.

Death notices: Gary Grieger of Herman passed away on June 26^th survivors include his sister in law Joan (Rick) Strand of Donnelly

Ed Carlin of Sandstone mn  passed away June 24^th survivors include his sister Joann (Tom) Jacobson of Morton mn

Celebrations: I have another graduate Dylan Recker (UMM) his parents are Roger, Deanna Recker, grandparents are Marcella Recker and Carol Hickman

Shaylynn Johnson of Morris has received a $1,000 Upper Class Scholarship from Minnesota State University Moorhead

The following are some couples who have or will celebrate significant anniversaries this year-Gary and Julene (Gullickson) Brown (40) Doug and Peg (Kopel) Kill (40) Walt and Kathi (Backman) Biesterfeld (20) Todd and Jen (Pew) Uphoff (20)  7/26/75 Ed and Pat (Volker) Dummer (40)  Bob and Bernice Eystad (35)   Steve and Jeannie (Gulbrandson)Halbe (30)   Jon and Bev (Hanson)Larson   (25) Curt and Judy (Bjorlin)Gillespie (25 ) Duane and Lori Sperr (25)  Randy and Christine (Fults) Erickson-(20) Glen and Diane(Banister) Amundson (15) Gary and Pat (Anderson) Smith (50 )Wayne and Kathy (Graff)Werk (40) Tom and Pearl (Anderson) Horning (40) Jim and Pam Disselkamp (25) I will have more in a future column

We had a good turnout for our ice cream social/block party on June 27^th  it afforded me with an opportunity to visit with my former farm neighbors Rueben and Bernadine Kruize from WY. They were in MN for a family reunion.

Extra news I did not have room for Past week open house at Riverview dairy, carol berg visitation, Kiwanis talent show some events at the old settlers reunion in Barrett along with a visit to Iver Aal in the home .block party at st John’s Donnelly ice cream social at St john’s starbuck ,Viking land band festival ,visiting Inga Mae urke at her home in Starbuck

I have another graduate Dylan Recker (UMM) (BA in social science: history with a minor in history) his parents are Roger, Deanna Recker, grandparents are Marcella Recker and Carol Hickman

Brady Cardwell was a member of the all-camp team at the Greg Swartz memorial wrestling camp

Sydney Beyer and Mac Kampmeier were married on June 27th

Good shepherd news:  summer book club One Way Love starts July 12th after services,

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Next edition June 27^th-July 3rd

Welcome to another addition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: crops are looking very good after some nice rain showers over the weekend when not raining it has been sunny and mild

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services at 9 a.m. at Kongsvinger every Sunday and at 7 p.m. every Wed. eve at St John’s; until further notice.  There will be a supper on the 24th before services. 

The annual Fourth of July fellowship gathering will be held at the Kongsvinger Parish Hall starting with a flag raising ceremony at 11:30 a.m.  Come, reflect on the day, and enjoy a potluck dinner together (ice cream, bread, and beverages furnished).  Everyone is welcome

Good shepherd news:  none

Other church news:  New Wine homecoming concert July 1st at First Lutheran-Morris at about 6:30 pm depending on when they get home

St John’s –Starbuck anniversary celebration and annual ice cream social will be held on June 28^th starting with worship at 9 am followed by the ice cream social stating at 11 am and ending with a hymn sing at 1:30 pm to celebrate their 140^th anniversary

“Burgers, Beverages and Blessings” will resume on July 8^th.

Community news The St. John’s /Kongsvinger parish and Donnelly community club have decided to combine two events into one. Our annual ice cream social will be held as part of the block party today (Saturday) on the west side of St John’s church. Supper (free will offering) will start about 4 p.m. menu includes hamburgers, beans, chips, and of course ice cream and the Rendsville 4-h will be selling their famous pies. Other activities include the firemen water fights, beanbag tournament etc.   For more info call 246-3211. I will have more info about other com club events in the future

There will be a Sperr Family Reunion on June 28^th at West Pomme Lodge, Donnelly, please bring a dish to share. It starts with coffee and donuts at 10:00 A.M. more info Lois Leavitt 763-221-6121.

The city council and rendsville 4-h will be meeting in Donnelly on July 6^th @ 7 pm

The Stevens county genealogical society will have a meeting on July 2^nd at 1:30 pm @ the library

There will be an open house bridal shower for Breanna Kruize, bride to be of Mitch Daly, on July 11, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Morris.

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Death notices: none

Celebrations: Memorial scholarships winners from people with Donnelly connections include Curtis Van Horn (Austin White) Kurt Asmus-(Haley Hennen) Thora (Larson) and William Colley (Kourtney Geise, Jon Jereke, Lauren Reimers, and Madison Van Batavia)

 Audrey and Nancy Heinrichs celebrated their golden wedding anniversary recently, former Donnelly area resident Lowell Thompson and his wife Clare celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on June 16th

The following students were among those who were named to the dean’s list for spring semester 2015: Sydney Beyer, Shaylynn Johnson, Morris; Kristi Kopel and MaKenzie Smith of Donnelly ,Samantha Larson Herman) (Minn. state u-Moorhead); Rebekah Aanerud and Elizabeth Holland of Donnelly( North Dakota state) and Nacole Hilbrand of Donnelly (North Dakota State College of Science)

Shaylynn Johnson of Morris has received a $1,000 Upper Class Scholarship from Minnesota State University Moorhead

Jackson Loge was a member of the 5^th grade math masters team that finished 12^th at a meet in Alex recently

Travis Fults was among the band students who received an award for participating in the mbda honors band

Brandon Jergenson received a perfect attendance award this yr.at MAES

Drew huebner placed 2^nd in the 8yr old division of the kiidie tr. pull held in Chokio a couple wks. ago

Bernadine Kruize informs me that her grandson Mathew Homeier who recently graduated from the USMMA did so magna cum laude and is ranked 23rd in his class

Catlin Krenz of Bismarck ND and Craig Nelson of Grand forks N.D., were married on June 13th

The threshing bee royalty were among the units in the Runestone Days parade in Kensington on June 21^st

Brady Jergenson threw a no hitter in Legion bb against Osakis on June 22^nd

June 20th I attended the 85 birthday party for Ardis Gullickson at the sunrise apartments and the 90^th for Marvel Wagner at the West wing village

adl news I did not have room for in my regular column

There will be an open house bridal shower for Breanna Kruize, bride to be of Mitch Daly, on Saturday, July 11, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Morris. Parents are Peg and Brian Kruize and Pam and Paul Daly. Bring your favorite recipe

Other events I attended this week include the Kiwanis talent contest at East Side Park, the closing ceremony for VBS at GSLC and at St john’s Donnelly the all-state Lutheran choir concert in Alex (visiting a couple of former Donnelly area residents beforehand), the trinity Lutheran centennial celebration in Alberta, the baptism for Martian Olaf Hanson at Gslc, some of the events of Runestone days in Ktown

 There will be a Sperr Family Reunion on June 28th at West Pomme Lodge, Donnelly, please bring a dish to share. It starts with coffee and donuts at 10:00 A.M. more info Lois Leavitt 763-221-6121. We have held a family auction for close to 20 years.  Myra (Billie) Sperr came up with the idea, of a way for the family to raise money to keep the reunion going year to year.  The auction has been fun and very successful over the years.  Myra passed away, but the tradition is carried on.  Over the years donations have been made to cemetery upkeep, hospice etc.  by the Sperr Family with extra funds from the auction.  Typically 100-200 relatives gather each year. 

Lois Leavitt

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Next edition June 20^th-26th

Welcome to another addition of the Donnelly news

Weather news: it has continued to be fairly sunny and warm Tuesday brought some much needed rain.  Crops are looking good so far

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services at 9 a.m. at Kongsvinger every Sunday and at 7 p.m. every Wed. eve at St John’s; until further notice.  There will be a supper on the 24th before services. 

The annual Fourth of July fellowship gathering will be held at the Kongsvinger Parish Hall starting with a flag raising ceremony at 11:30 a.m.

Good shepherd news:  There is a baby shower for Martin Olaf Hanson on June 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd; he will be baptized on June 21^st during regular worship services

Other church news:  New Wine Performances:  at Trinity -Cyrus (June 21st) at 9 a.m. and homecoming concert July 1st at First Lutheran-Morris

SW MN 28th annual synodical convention of the women of the ELCA concludes today (Sat.) at the University of Minnesota – Morris campus-science auditorium

Service of ordination for Bryan Taffe today (Sat) at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Morris

Trinity-Alberta centennial celebration is this weekend events include a meal and program today (sat), worship services plus dinner on Sun starting at 10:30 a.m.

St John’s –Starbuck annual ice cream social will be held on June 28^th @ 11 a.m.

The Mn All-State Lutheran choir will be on tour thought out Mn starting today (Sat) in Alex with stops in Elbow Lake, Ortonville among other towns.

Community news The St. John’s /Kongsvinger parish and Donnelly community club have decided to combine two events into one. Our annual ice cream social will be held as part of the block party on June 27th on the west side of St John’s church. Supper (free will offering) will start about 4 p.m. menu includes hamburgers, beans, chips, and of course ice cream and the Rendsville 4-h will be selling their famous pies. Other activities include the firemen water fights, beanbag tournament etc.   For more info call 246-3211. I will have more info about other com club events in the future

There is an open house 85th birthday for Ardis Gullickson today (Saturday), from 2 to 4 p.m. at the sunrise apartments (west central homes) 6 Thomas st Morris no gifts please

 The Donnelly rod and gun club is having a walleye fishing Tournament at Pomme De Terre (Perkins) lake today (Saturday) registration starts at 9 a.m. 

There will be a Sperr Family Reunion on June 28^th at West Pomme Lodge, Donnelly, please bring a dish to share. It starts with coffee and donuts at 10:00 A.M. more info 763-221-6121.

Death notices: Former Donnelly area resident Darlene (Lange) Drewes of Morris passed away on June 9^th I was among those who attended her funeral on June 11^th at Faith

Celebrations: Scholarship winners at MAHS include John Huebner, and Kourtney Geise (3 ea.) Haley Hennen, Amy Disselkamp, Riley Biesterfeld

Memorial scholarships winners from people with Donnelly connections include Curtis Van Horn (Austin White) Kurt Asmus-(Haley Hennen) Thora (Larson) and William Colley (Kourtney Geise, Jon Jereke, Lauren Reimers, and Madison Van Batavia)

VFW auxiliary elections: Joan Kopacek (pres.); Jerry Kopacek (chaplain), Liz Aschman, (trustee and patriotic instructor)

Mathew Homeier recently graduated from the U.S. merchant marine academy in NY his parents are Ray and Adora (Kruize) Homeier. His grandparents are former Donnelly area residents Reuben and Bernadine Kruize.

Lacey Eystad recently made the presidential academic honors list at SDSU

The Safety Captain of the MAHS Plaid Pillagers, Dalton Luepke, received the Safety Star of the Day award for his efforts at the Minneapolis Regional.

Trapshooting results in Alex: Brittany Cardwell tied for 16^th (high gun female)novice division  Makayla Mau tied for  56^th Novice, Sam Henrichs tied for 14^th place, (high gun female jv)

David and Sheryl Strachan of Northfield, along with Phil and Kris Kloos of Donnelly, are happy to announce the engagement of their children, Emma Strachan and Tom Kloos. His grandparents are Herb and Carol Kloos of Donnelly and B Fermoyle of Morris.

The Donnelly fire dept. and threshing bee royalty were part of the Chokio community picnic parade on June 13th

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Next edition June 13^th-19th

Welcome to another addition of the Donnelly news

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: there will be joint services at 9 am on June 14^th at Kongsvinger (note change of location) and every Sun. thereafter and at 7 pm every Wed. eve at St John’s; until further notice. The vbs kids will be singing on the 17^th and there will be supper on the 24^th before services.

Vacation bible school will be held on June 15th- 17th from 5:00 until 7:30 p.m. each day. Open to four year olds through completing fourth grade. For more info or to pre-register call the Parish office at 246-3211. 

Good shepherd news:  Vbs will be held on June 15-18th, from 1-4 p.m. at Good Shepherd, Held in cooperation with Zion –Morris and led by staff from Lutheran Island Bible camp. To register or for more info call Zion Lutheran 589-2744

Open house bridal shower in honor of Melissa Ascheman, bride to be of Brent Koehl, will be held today (Saturday) from 10 a. m.-12 p.m. at Good shepherd

There is a baby shower for Martin Olaf Hanson on June 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd.

Other church news:  New Wine Performances: at First-Morris (June 14th) and at Trinity -Cyrus (June 21st) both at 9 a.m.

“Burgers, Beverages and Blessings” is held on Wed. evenings at 7 p.m. at the Old # 1 Southside, note new location.

SW MN 28th annual synodical convention of the women of the ELCA is June 19 and 20 at the University of Minnesota – Morris campus

SW MN ELCA synod convention is this weekend at St. Peter MN

Service of ordination for Bryan Taffe June 20th at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Morris

Celebration brunch at Faith-Morris June 14th after services in honor of the completion of the parking lot project

Thrivent financial summer picnic will be held on June 17th at 7 p.m. at Pomme de Terre City Park.

Trinity-Alberta centennial celebration June 20-21st

St John’s –Starbuck annual ice cream social June 28^th 11-1:30 pm

The Mn All-State Lutheran choir will be on tour thought out Mn starting on June 20^th in Alex with stops in elbow Lake Ortonville among other towns.

Community news The St. John’s /Kongsvinger parish and Donnelly community club have decided to combine two events into one. Our annual ice cream social will be held as part of the block party on June 27^th

Death notices: Bob Uhden of Donnelly passed away on June 3rd, local survivors include his wife Rose, daughter Deb (Howard) Kill & their family of Donnelly.  I was among those who attended his memorial service on June 8^th.  Our prayers go out to his son Dale who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident near Kensington on June 4^th; thankfully he was able to attend his dad’s funeral on Mon.

Former Donnelly area resident Rollie Mau of Bakus passed away on June 7^th his funeral is today (Saturday) in Fergus Falls

Former Donnelly area resident Darlene (Lange) Drewes of Morris passed away on June 9^th.

Celebrations: tiger track :girls ;st meet: Savannah Aanerud was a member of the 4 x 800 relay team that finished 9^{th  ;}Islande Sperr was a member of the 4x100 relay team that finished 14th

Here is a list of higher Ed grads; along with parents and grandparents

Hannah Larson (NDSS-Wahpeton) (Jon & Bev Larson) (Bertha Larson)

Amanda Casselton (Carlson School of business at the U of MN.)(Cindy (Larson) Casselton) (Chester and Gloria Larson)

Sydney Beyer Minn. St. Moorhead (Joel and Jamie) (Sid and Carol Wilcox,)

Andrea Sperr MN state Detroit Lakes (Claude and Sally) Doris

Nicole Gillespie MN State-Mankato Curt and Judy Vivian bjorlin,

Alex Erickson MN State Mankato (Dean & Jeri) (Jim &Audrey,)

Maren Matthias Columbia College-Chicago (Mark and Pam (Harstad) Matthias) (George & Elaine Harstad)

Breden Long Mn. State Wadena (Clyde and Brenda) (Virginia)

Tim Uphoff Ridgewater –Willmar (Sue) (Gary & Karen)

The threshing bee royalty were part of the Cyrus day’s parade on June 6^th

The Donnelly community club had a lengthy meeting on June 9^th as we continue our plans for the threshing bee and other events a reminder the bee is Aug. 29 & 30^th the feature is everything made in ’65 and IH.

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Next edition June 6th-12th

Welcome to another addition of the Donnelly news. This issue is dedicated to the memory of my aunt Pearl I. Anderson who passed away on May 27 2010

Weather news:  most of the last week has been sunny and mild; with a few cool days sprinkled in

St John’s/Kongsvinger news: Every Sun. through the month of June (except for the 14th at St John’s) there will be joint services at Kongsvinger at 9 a.m. and on Wed. eve at 7 p.m. at St John’s .there will be supper served prior to the services on the 10th and 24th the schedule for the rest of the yr. has not been established yet

Vacation bible school will be held on June 15th- 17th from 5:00 until 7:30 p.m. each day. Open to four year olds through completing fourth grade. For more info or to pre-register call the Parish office at 246-3211. 

There will be an open house bridal shower for Emma Strachan, bride-to-be of Tom Kloos today (Saturday),  starting at 10:30 a.m. at  Kongsvinger .

Good shepherd news:  Vbs will be held on June 15-18th, from 1-4 p.m. at Good Shepherd, Held in cooperation with Zion –Morris and led by staff from Lutheran Island Bible camp. To register or for more info call Zion Lutheran 589-2744

Open house bridal shower in honor of Melissa Ascheman, bride to be of Brent Koehl, will be held June 13 from 10 a. m.-12 p.m.

There is a baby shower for Martin Olaf Hanson on June 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd.

Other church news:  New Wine Performances: at First Lutheran (June 14th) and at Trinity Lutheran in Cyrus (June 21st) both at 9 a.m.

Burgers, beverages and blessings will resume on June 10th at 7 p.m.in the basement of the Old # 1.

SW MN 28th annual synodical convention of the women of the elca is June 19 and 20 at the University of Minnesota – Morris campus

Service of ordination for Bryan Taffe June 20th at 11 a.m. at faith Lutheran Morris

Open house graduation reception for Chris Richards (Luther seminary) June 6th 1-3 p.m. at first Lutheran Morris

Celebration brunch at faith-Morris June 14th after services in honor of the completion of the parking lot project

Thrivent financial summer picnic will be held on June 17th at 7 p.m. at Pomme de Terre City Park.

Trinity-Alberta centennial celebration June 20-21st

Community news On June 8th the bookmobile will be on Main Street at 3:30 p.m.., the community club and the fireman will meet at the community and fire hall at 7 p.m.

Death notice: former Donnelly area resident Millie Wendt of Glenwood passed away on May 30th.preced in death by her husband Dale Sr.

Celebrations: Tiger track: the girls finished runner-up at the section meet Savannah Aanerud and Islande Sperr are members of relay teams that are going to the state, Savannah finished 7th in the 800 m and 5th as part of the 4x400 relay team, the boys finished in a tie for 13th Levin Strand was part of a relay team that finished 5th

Kody and Carrie (Roske) Kramer were married on May 30th at West Pomme lodge.

Brian and Peg Kruize of Morris, along with Paul and Pam Daly of Donnelly, are happy to announce the engagement of their children, Breanna Kruize and Mitchell Daly. Grandparents are Harry and Corrine Kruize, Nancy and Glen Knopp, Nick and Karen Daly

There will not be any LL games in Donnelly this yr. but there will be ladies sb games on Thur. eve and horseshoe games Tue. Eve.

Here is a list of h.s grads; along with parents and grandparents all grads are from Morris unless otherwise indicated * honor **high honor, I will list higher Ed grads next week

Kourtney Giese** (Sr. class president), (Brad and Kristi), (Wally),

Jacob Sperr (Rollie and Tami), (Paul and Betty)

Riley Biesterfeld*, (Walt and Kathi), (Al and Karen Backman), (Liz Aschman) great-grandmother

Dalton Uphoff, (Al and Mary), (Gary and Karen)

Bo Gullickson, (Vance and Kim), (Ardis)

Amy Disselkamp, (James and Pam)

Haley Hennen, (Mike and Jill Loge), (Steve Loge), (Howard and Ditto Hennen)

Samantha Henrichs, (Scott and Dawn), (Audrey and Nancy)

John Huebner*    , (Mark and Mary)

Gabriel Nienhaus HHS, (Barry and Patty), (Geshien Kill)

Amber Sperr* H-N h.s., (Claude and Sally), (Doris)

past wk. trip to boerner cemetery near Herman to see the work of the UMM students out there, MAHS graduation, Brittany Backer reception in Graceville, farewell coffee for Rev. Don  Berheim at first Lutheran , agralite annual mtg in Benson