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May 20th-26th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news,

Note I will have my annual graduation list in next week’s Column. If you have a graduate you want me to recognize especially from higher Ed let me know

Weather news: it has been sunny and mild most of the week, although as I am writing this Wednesday it has been raining most of the day, farmers are busy making up for lost time in getting crops in

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: On May 21st, the graduates from our parish will be recognized during a brunch at Kongsvinger at 10 a.m. and at services at 11 a.m.

The summer schedule starts May 28th with joint services at St.  John’s at 10 a.m. continues on May 31st at 7 p.m. at Kongsvinger, June 4th at Kongsvinger.  A complete schedule can be found in the May newsletter, copies are available at both churches, the po in Donnelly, or from the parish office

GSLC news: Wednesday evening services start on June 7th at 7 p.m.

Community news:  On May 22nd the Bookmobile will be in Donnelly on Main St from 3:45-4 p.m.,

Herman Red Hats meet June 5th, at 9 a.m. at AJ's. Please bring photo of your dad 

RUSC Kinship Growing Kids and Kinship Garden Gala and patio dedication will be held at the Pomme de Park on June 8th from 5-7:30 p.m.

The Stevens county genealogical society will meet the Morris museum June 1^st at 1:30 pm note change of location from previous meetings. More info 585-6435

Death notices: committal services for former Donnelly area resident Marylin Hagen of California, will be held on June 13th at 11 a.m. at the Kongsvinger Lutheran cemetery of rural Donnelly

Former Donnelly area resident Joann (Frank) Christianson of Lakeville passed away on May 13^th, her funeral is at 1 pm on May 22nd at Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley, MN.

Tiger track: true team at Holdingford girls (3rd) Savanah Aanerud 1600 m (18th) and was part of the 4x800 m relay team (2nd) Wcc meet tiger boys and girls 2nd

Tiger trapshooting Brady Cardwell (45) Kallen Erdahl (39) Makayla Mau (23)

Joe  Oelke and Jessica Bergstrom were married in Barrett on May 13th

Cork Loge was recognized for 30 yrs. of service to Morris area schools

Chandler Erickson first team all-conference team in the Upper Midwest athletic conference in baseball

MaKenzie Smith has been named a Butch Raymond Scholarship recipient by the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Brooke Gillespie was named to the National Honor Society at Chokio-Alberta H.S.

Past wk. visit to my aunt Pearl to wish her a happy mother’s day, Hancock rummage sales, UMM graduation, Grant co fair fundraiser in Herman, Syttende Mai celebration at First Morris

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May 13^th-19th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news, I want to wish my mom a happy mother’s day in heaven

Weather news: as they say in Minnesota if you do not like the weather, wait it will change been true in the last week as we went from snow on May 1^st to 80 degrees a few days later. Needless to say farmers are very busy in the fields making up for lost time getting their crops in.

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: youth club will meet on May 17^th St. John's at 4 p.m.

The graduates from our parish will be recognized during a brunch at Kongsvinger at 10 a.m. and at services at 11 a.m. on May 21st; anyone in the parish who has a graduate this year please let the parish office ASAP so they can be recognized then.

The summer schedule starts May 28^th and ends on Sept 3^rd. A complete schedule can be found in the May newsletter, copies are available at both churches, the po in Donnelly, or from the parish office

Community news: The Rockin C ranch of rural Donnelly will have a special promotion on May 14th, all mothers get in free

On May 15^th the Donnelly fire department will meet at 7 p.m. at the fire hall

On May 22nd the Bookmobile will be in Donnelly on Main St from 3:45-4 p.m.,

Death notices: Marie Elizabeth Kne of Brainerd passed away on May 5^th. Survivors include her daughter Sue (Rev. Mike) Nelson of Donnelly.

Former Donnelly area resident Keith Henrichs of Milaca passed away on May 4^th. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Shirley Heinrich of Donnelly

Former Donnelly resident Jim Weinreis of Morris passed away on May 8^th his memorial service is May 19^th at the West Wind Village

A daughter Phebe Joy, was born to Jessica Bergstrom of Donnelly and Joe Oelke on May 3rd, her grandmother is Becky Bergstrom of Donnelly, her great grandmother is Irene strand of Morris

Tiger track :Little Croix meet :boys (5^th )100 m Levin Strand (15^th ) ;was part of the 4x100 relay team (that finished third; Girls :(3^rd )100 m Islande Speer (40^th   ); Savannah Aanenurd was part of 4 x 800m relay team finished third; Breckinridge  meet boys (3^rd )200 m Brady Cardwell (7th )Micah Aanerud (17^th ) ;Girls (1^st) ;100M Islande Speer (16^th )800 m Savannah Aanerud (4^th  )she was part of the 4x800 relay team that finished first; Density Pollard throws (31^st )  discus (36^th ) true team at Holdingford Savannah 1600m (first)

The Donnelly community club had another lengthy meeting on May 8^th as we continue to make plans for the bee and other events reminder the bee is Aug. 26 and 27^th this year’s feature is Allis Chalmers

Past wk. st co gen soc. mtg at library, visit to my aunt Pearl at her apt. ,Nat day of prayer at Morris e free church, Morris lumber’s tour of home, egg bake fundraiser breakfast at gslc (w/Eystads) steve fults visitation at funeral home and funeral at Assumption Morris, bible study at Gs (w/Eystads)

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May 6^th-12th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news,

Weather news: Although we have had a few nice days in the past week, it has mainly been cold & wet with some rain and even snow on Monday a.m. It sounds like a broken record but I still have yet to see any evidence of widespread field work anywhere I have traveled

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: Baccalaureate Sunday is May 21st anyone in the parish who has a graduate this year please let the parish office ASAP so they can be recognized then

The S.S. kids will be singing during services at ST. John’s at 8:30 a.m., Sunday School will be held at 9:45 a.m. at ST. John’s note change of location

GSLC News: There will be a vote on May 7th to add a steeple to the church, Weekly bible study has resumed every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the church. The church is looking for part-time secretary contact the church at 585-6868 for more information

Other church news:  Southwest MN Women of the ELCA will meet today (Saturday) at Gloria Die Lutheran church Redwood Falls starting with registration at 8 a.m.

Community news: The Rockin C ranch of rural Donnelly will open up again on May 7th and be open every Sunday through October. Special promotion on May 14, all mothers get in free

On May 8th the Bookmobile will be in Donnelly on Main St from 3:45-4 p.m., the community club will meet at the community hall and the firemen will meet at the fire hall at 7 P.M.

The city council will meet today (Saturday) at 4 p.m. at city hall-Donnelly

Wags whiskers and wine sponsored by the Stevens County Humane society today (Saturday) at Old #1 Southside starting with social hour at 6 p.m.

Death notices: Betty Elkhart of Calif. Passed away on May 1, 2017, survivors include her brother Jim (Lou) Eystad of Donnelly

Donnelly area resident Steve Fults died on May 3^rd, his funeral is Mon a.m. at Assumption Morris

Congratulations to Andy Brevig on receiving a lifetime achievement award from the 7th district Republican Party for his outstanding work as a member of the Stevens County Republican Party.

Savannah Aanerud First place in Discussion meet in Extemporaneous speaking at the State FFA Convention

Zachary Dennis Kieffer was born on April 24, 2017 at Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris to Beth and Josh Kieffer of Morris.  Zachary weighed 6 pounds 9.2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Dennis Kieffer and Bev Clausen-Kieffer from Alexandria and Jeff and Cindy Gulbrandson from Hoffman.  Great-grandparents are Gerry Pashen of Morris, Jim and Pat Lachowitzer of Battle Lake, and Arlene Gulbrandson of Herman/Donnelly area

Tiger trapshooting: reserve week: Brady Cardwell led the boy’s side with 48 targets He also led after week 1, scoring a 44 total

April. 28^th I met Pr Aj Kluver from Lwlc-Alex in Glenwood; from there we traveled to Christ the King Lutheran church in Hutchinson for the Augustana District (LCMC) convention. We stayed overnight and attended the “Destination Reformation” event at ST. John’s Lutheran church in Howard Lake. (Rev Angel Scott our former intern pastor at Good shepherd is youth director there) we returned home late Saturday eve.

On April 30^th I visited with two former Donnelly area residents Ruth Stand and Marge Sherstad in Alexandria

When I was at the convention in Hutchinson I visited a little with Rev. Paulus Pilgrim, his grandfather Rev Gustav Pilgrim was pastor at St. J Donnelly and other churches in the area for 40 years.

Past wk. visit to my aunt Pearl Anderson in her apt. birthday supper with friends at detoy’s, musings & music of Martian Lutheran at LWLC-ALEX visit with Rosie Hanson in her apt. in Alex, bible study at Gs w/Eystads, visit to Sam J at his house in Donnelly, helped with naps ,Vikings tailgate party at Big Cat, BBB at Met lounge

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April 29^th –may 5th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news,

Weather news: a nice weekend has given way to a cold and rainy week so far have not seen any evidence of widespread field work, saw North Dakota had some snow over the weekend and we may get some this weekend too.

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: Baccalaureate Sunday is May 21^st anyone in the parish who has a graduate this year please let the parish office ASAP so they can be recognized then 

Women’s book club will meet on May 1 at 1:30 P.M. at Jeanne Ennen’s home note change of date

Gslc news: there will be a special meeting on April 30^th to discuss options for adding a steeple to the church the vote will be on May 7th

The church is looking for part-time secretary contact the church at 585-6868 for more information

Kobert Evink is the newest members of Gs he was baptized on April 23rd

Other church news: Burgers, Blessings and Beverages continues every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at the Met Lounge

Southwest MN Women of the ELCA will meet on May 6th at Gloria Die Lutheran church Redwood Falls starting with registration at 8 a.m.

 Destination Reformation will be held at St John’s Lutheran church Howard Lake MN today (Saturday) starting at 9 a.m.

National day of prayer activities will be held at Morris Evangelical Free Church on May 4^th with the church open from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. for individual prayer and a worship service at 6 P.M.

Community events: There will be an open house bridal shower at the Kongsvinger parish hall for Crystal Henrichs bride to be of Brad Searle today (Saturday) from 10 a.m.-noon her parents are Rollie and Deb, his parents are Lowell and Janet Searle grandmother is Agnes

The Herman red hatters will meet on May 1st at Mai Mexico in Morris at 11 a.m.

The Rockin c ranch of rural Donnelly will open up again on May 7th

On May 8th the Bookmobile will be in town on Main St.-Donnelly from 3:45-4 p.m., the community club will meet at the community hall and the firemen will meet at the fire hall at 7 P.M.

The Rendsville 4-h will meet on May 1^st at 7 p.m. at St. John’s-Donnelly

The city council will meet on May 6^th at 4 p.m. at city hall-Donnelly

The Stevens county Genealogical society will meet on May 4^th at 1:30 p.m. at the library. More info 585-6435

Wags whiskers and wine sponsored by the Stevens County Humane society May 6th at Old #1 Southside starting with social hour at 6 p.m.

Ladies ducks unlimited at the old #1 Southside on May  3^rd starting with social hour  at 5P.M. more info contact Muriel Cardwell,815-4422 or Judy Johnson 287-1431

Death notices: none

As many of you heard my aunt Pearl A. Anderson fell in her apartment last wk. and spend a couple days in the hospital thankfully she did not break any bones and came home last Friday, I visited her last Saturday she is doing ok.

Congratulations to Andy Brevig on receiving a lifetime achievement award from the 7^th district Republican Party for his outstanding work as a member of the Stevens County Republican Party.

Brooke Gillespie made the senior honor roll at Chokio-Alberta H.S. She was also part of Tiger softball team that finished 2^nd in its own tournament on April 22^nd

Chandler Erickson of the cougar BB team was named Upper Midwest athletic conference player of the week earlier this week

Tiger track: Minnewaska meet; girls 2^nd 400 m Islande Speer 2^nd  ,was part of the 4x100 relay team that finished first 800 Savannah Aanerud 8^th was part of the 4 x 800 m relay team that finished 8^th  ,boys (1^st) 200 m Brady cardwell  800 M (11^th),discus (13^th) Micah Aanerud( 19^th  )Levin Strand was part of the  4x 100, and 4x200 M relay teams that  finished first  ;long jump Micah  Aanerud 19^th

Savannah Aanerud First place in Discussion meet in Extemporaneous speaking at the State FFA Convention

Past week: visit to Geesien Kill and Irene Strand in their apartments at Heritage apartments. St J spring fling, Mitch Kendall memorial archery shoot at Niemackl Lake Park, community dinner at faith-Morris, bbb at the met Lounge

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Apr.22nd-28th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news,

Weather news: a nice weekend has given way to a cold and rainy week so far have not seen any evidence of widespread field work, although I have heard of a few farmers planting wheat.

St. John’s Kongsvinger news: St. John’s spring fling is today (Saturday) from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., cradle roll sun and adopted grandparent Sunday is on April 23rd during Sunday school

Gslc news: deadline to return the options for women fundraiser baby bottles is April 23rd

Other church news: Burgers, Blessings and Beverages will return on April 26th at 7 p.m. at the Met Lounge

Glacial ridge conference of the WELCA will meet on April 24th at Glenwood Lutheran-Glenwood starting with registration at 4 p.m.

SW MN women of the ELCA will meet on May 6th at Gloria Die Lutheran church Redwood Falls starting with registration at 8 a.m.

The ABC sale at Zion-Morris is April 27^th 3-6 p.m. and April 28^th 2-5 p.m.

Augustana district (LCMC) will have their annual meeting on April 28^th starting at 2 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran church Hutchinson. Destination Reformation will be held at St John’s Lutheran church Howard Lake MN on April 29^th starting at 9 a.m.

Community events: There will be Open house bridal shower at the Kongsvinger parish hall for Crystal Henrichs bride to be of Brad Searle on April 29th from 10 a.m.-noon her parents are Rollie and Deb, his parents are Lowell and Janet Searle grandmother is Agnes

The Herman red hatters will meet on May 1 at Mai Mexico in Morris at 11 a.m.

The Mitch Kendiel Memorial Archery shoot at Neimackl Park is on April 22 & 23rd starting at 8 a.m. both days the park is about halfway between Donnelly and Herman on Hy. 9

The Rockin c ranch of rural Donnelly will open up again in early May

The Bookmobile will be in town on April 24^th on Main St.-Donnelly from 3:45-4 p.m.

The Rendsville 4-h will meet on May 1^st at 7 p.m. at St. John’s-Donnelly

The city council will meet on May 6^th at 4 p.m. at city hall-Donnelly

The Stevens county Genealogical society will meet on May 4^th at 1:30 p.m. at the library. More info 585-6435

Wags whiskers and wine sponsored by the Stevens County Humane society May 6th at Old #1 Southside starting with social hour at 6 p.m.

Death notices: former Donnelly area resident Pam (Alm) Peterson of Buffalo MN passed away on April 13th survivors include her cousin Lou Eystad of Donnelly. Her parents were the late Parnell and Marlys Alm of Donnelly

Colleen Spittle of Elbow Lake passed away on April 19^th her husband Sid was co-op manger in Donnelly for many years

Girls track tiger invite girls (first); Savannah Aanerud 1600 m (8^th) and was part of the 4x800 m team that finished third, Islande Speer was part of the 4x100 relay team that finished first; boys (first) Levin Strand was part of the 4x100 m relay team that finished 2nd and 4x200 m relay team that placed first

FFA awards:  Savanah Aanerud Morris area FFA star in Ag placement, Sam Greiner outstanding Jr. Award, Justus Moser outstanding 8^th grader

Past week: Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services at GSLC, Easter services at GS and Kongsvinger a visit to my aunt Peal in the eve to wish her a Happy Easter, lunch w/PR. AJ in Alex, visit to Harold Rippe in Glenwood en route home, Pam Peterson funeral at Pedersen funeral home, rummage/bake sale and supper at Faith _Morris

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Apr.15^th-21st

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news,

Weather news: other than some light rain sun and cool temperatures on Sunday most of rest of week has been mostly sunny and nice. Saw one farmer in the field on my way to Hoffman last week heard there was some work going on south of Morris on Highway 59

St. John’s Kongsvinger news:  Easter Sunday (April 16th) services at St. John’s at 8:30 a.m.; Kongsvinger at 11 a.m.; no Sunday school

 St. John’s spring fling April 22^nd from 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the church, the church councils meet on April 19^th at 7p.m. at Kongsvinger (note change of date)the  youth club meets on April 19^th from 4-6 p.m. at St John’s ;cradle roll sun and adopted grandparent Sunday  is on April 23^rd during Sunday school at Kongsvinger

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church news: Easter Sunday services at 9 a.m. followed by an Easter brunch

Other church news: Burgers, Blessings and Beverages will return on April 26th at 7 p.m. at the Met

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Faith-Morris’s semi-annual rummage sale is on April 19^th from 4-7p.m.

Glacial ridge conference of the Women of the ELCA will meet on April 24th at Glenwood Lutheran starting with registration at 4 p.m.

Community events: There will be two Open house bridal showers at the Kongsvinger parish hall. First one is for Jessica Bergstrom (her parents are Becky and the late Charlie; grandmother is Irene Strand) bride to be of Joe Oelke today (Saturday) from 9:30 a.m-11:30 a.m. The second one is for Crystal Henrichs bride to be of Brad Searle on April 29th from 10 a.m.-noon

On April 17th the firemen meet at the fire hall at 7 p.m. The bookmobile is in town on Main Street on April 24^th from 3:45 pm- 4pm

Someplace safe’s –Morris benefit race today (Saturday) at Pomme De Park starting with registration at 8 a.m.

Stevens County’s habit for humanity pork chop supper will be held at the Morris legion starting at 4:30 p.m. on April 20^th  Free will offering

The annual Mitchell Kleindl Memorial Archery shoot, will be held at Neimackl Park on April 22^nd and 23rd starting at 8 am both days. The park is about halfway between Donnelly and Herman

Death notices: Howard Norman of Alex passed away on April 2^nd survivors include his wife former Donnelly area resident Joan Kopel of Alex

Islande Speer was part of the Morris Junior Olympic volley ball team that won the championship at SW Minn. State in Marshal.

Girls track: LPV meet :the 4x100 relay,4x200 relay 4x400 relay team all took first, the 4x800 relay team took 2^nd,100 m dash Islande Speer 100 M (3^rd) ,Savannah Aanerud 400 m (5^th ) 800 m (4^th )triple jump (5^th ); boys Brady cardwell 100 m (12^th )200 m (6^th) discus (9^th) Micah Aanerud 400 m (12^th)  the boys and girls both won the Morris met on April 1th I will have individual results next week

Donnelly community club held their monthly mtg on April 10^th at the community hall. Discussion was held on future years, features, upcoming events i.e. ice cream social, etc. We are always looking for ides and/or suggestion for the bee and/or other events. A reminder that this year’s bee is Aug. 26^th and 27^th and the feature is Allis

Past week: st co gen soc. mtg at library, Morris co-op annual mtg hotel 200,metal to money sale Hoffman ,pioneer power tr. show Viking plaza Alex ,dfd fish fry Donnelly , Darrell Gulbrandson visitation Hoffman, pope co expo, Minnewaska h.s ,st co pork producers supper old # 1cina pow-wow, umm Pe center ,confirmation services at Gs, someplace safe Belgian waffle fundraiser, community club mtg Donnelly, evangelism cmte mtg at gslc 

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Apr. 8th-14^th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news,

Weather news: There have been some fairly nice temps here the past week, have not seen any sign of fieldwork yet. When I was on the farm I knew when spring fieldwork started by the steady stream of Donnelly co-op vehicles going by my place but no more

St. John’s Kongsvinger news:  Holy week services: Palm Sunday (April 9th) joint services at Kongsvinger at 11 a.m. with Sunday school kids singing (services will also be broadcast on the radio at 11 am in memory of Ervin & Leana Smith by Gary & Pat Smith and family.)Maundy Thursday (April 13th) supper/ services at Kongsvinger at 6 p.m. Good Friday (April 14th) pancake supper at 6 p.m.at ST. John’s, services at 7 p.m. at St John's Easter Sunday (April 16th) services at St. John’s at 8:30 a.m.; Kongsvinger at 11 a.m. ;no Sunday school

There are still several dates left to sponsor in 2017 for the KMRS radio broadcast. If you would like to sponsor one of these broadcasts in 2017, please contact the Parish Office at 246-3211 and reserve your date

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church news: Holy week services: Palm Sunday at 9 a.m. (with confirmation) Maundy Thursday and Good Friday at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday at 9 a.m.

Other church news: Burgers, Blessings and Beverages will return on April 26th at 7 p.m. at the Met Lounge

There will be a community ecumenical Good Friday tabernacle service at Assumption Catholic Church on April 14th at 7:30 p.m. featuring a community choir.

Glacial ridge conference of the WELCA will meet on April 24th at Glenwood Lutheran starting with registration at 4 p.m.

Community events: Someplace Safe’s annual Belgian Waffle fundraiser at Old# 1 Southside April 9th from 9am -12:30 p.m.

There will be two Open house bridal showers at the Kongsvinger parish hall. First one is for Jessica Bergstrom (her parents are Becky &and the late Charlie; grandmother is Irene Strand) bride to be of Joe Oelke on April 15th from 9:30 a.m-11:30 a.m. The second one is for Crystal Henrichs bride to be of Brad Searle on April 29th from 10 a.m.-noon

On April 10th the bookmobile is in town from 3:45-4 p.m. on main St., the firemen meet at the fire hall, and the community club meets at the town hall both at 7 p.m.

the Freddy’s force benefit at Faith on March 18th served about 900 people and raised about $40,000, and, the donkey ball game on March 13th raised about $4,000.

Death notices: Former Donnelly/Herman area resident Darrell Gulbrandson of Alexandra passed away on March 30th his funeral is today (Saturday) at 1 p.m. at the Hoffman community center. 

Former Donnelly area resident Les Nelson passed away on April 4th his service is today (Saturday) at Faith Lutheran Morris. Survivors include his nephew Steve (Sue) Nelson of Donnelly, sister former Donnelly area resident Agnes Searle of Morris

Islande Speer was part of the Morris Junior Olympic volley ball team that won the championship in a tournament at UMM on Sunday

Savanah Aanerud is one of the captains of the Tigers girls track team and Dakota Lupke is one of the captains of the boy’s team.  They opened the season at the Marv Meyer invitational at UMM both the boys and girls placed first in the meet. Savannah placed 2nd in the 400 meter dash. Islande Speer was part of the 4x100 relay team that finished 1st. In the boys Levin Strand was part of 4x200 m relay team that took first, was part of the 4 x 100 m team that finished 2nd

Wyatt Verle Busse was born on March 29, 2017 at Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, to Maggie Wiener and Tyler Busse of Appleton. Grandparents are Al and Jane Wiener of Sauk Centre and Jim and Julie Busse of Appleton.  Great-grandparents are Ray and Joyce Citterman of Ivanhoe, Della Dunn of Donnelly and late Verle & Helen Dunn of Donnelly

Past week: seminar and sale at the Wulf farm, Hancock, John Inman funeral at WWV, meatball supper at Peace Lutheran Barrett, afterwards visited Iver Aal at the Barret Care center, helped with naps at sr. center, Lenten services at Gs.