donnelly news

Mar 10-16th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news, this issue is dedicated to the memory of my mom who passed away March 14th, 1994

Weather news well after hibernating most of the year old man winter decided to wake up and make up for lost time, Monday brought another storm with about 10 inches of snow meaning snow removal equipment has been kept very busy the past few weeks. It appears he is not done yet as another storm is predicted for the weekend, thankfully temps have been fairly moderate.

St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news:  Lenten services continue every week until March 21st at 7 p.m. with lunch afterward and alternating between churches, March 14th at St John’s  March 21st Kong. A complete schedule can be found in the February newsletter

Contact the church office for info about ordering Easter Lilly’s

Gslc news:  Lenten services continue at the church at 7 p.m. until March 21st, there is a sign- up sheet at the church for Easter lilies

The ELCA glacial ridge conference assembly will be held at 3 P.m. on March 11th at Trinity Lutheran church -Alberta

There will be a Choir for Community Tenebrae Service on Good Friday, March 30 at 7:00P.m.at Assumption Church in Morris. Please call Linda Hodgson with any questions or to let her know you would like to participate at 320-287-1027. The rehearsals will be Sunday evenings on March 11 at 7:00P.m., March 18 at 7:00P.m., and March 25 at 6:00P.m.

The “This and That” sale will be held at the Federated church on March 24th 9a.m. -12:30 P.m.

Widows and widowers are invited to Sunday lunches at noon in the basement at Old #1, Morris on March 11th; all widows/widowers are invited for lunch on their own and fellowship! Questions, call Rose Murphy, Grief Care Coordinator, Pedersen Funeral Home. There is an elevator in front of the old # 1

The Stevens County Republican Party convention is March 16th 7 p.m. at the legion-Morris

Casey’s Courage! Be the Match! March 25th, 1-4 P.m. at Faith Lutheran Morris (Casey Lesmeister)

Habit for humanity pork chop feed March 22nd 4:30-7P.m. faith Morris free will offering

Death notice: Robert “Danny” Kloos of the Herman/Donnelly area passed away on March 4th. Many of you will remember him as the bass singer of the Kongsvinger quartet for about 50 years.

On March 12th, from 3:45-4 p.m., the Bookmobile will be in town on Main St., and at 7 p.m., the Donnelly Fire Department will meet at the fire hall and Donnelly community club meets  at community hall at as we start making plans for the bee on August 25th, and 26th the tri-feature Oliver, Moline, and Cockshutt

 B Inspired-Morris 2^nd aniv open house Mar 17^th starting at 9 am

Past week visit to aunt Pearl in apt in Morris, Lou Kopel birthday party at the Donnelly community hall, tiger boys bb game at h.s, West Central homes annual meeting at Faith, NAPS at sr. center, Lenten services At Gs (w/Eystads) dinner with Mark Koepke at old # 1

donnelly news

Mar 3rd-9^th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news:  well we got a lot of snow last week enough to keep the snow removal equipment busy all weekend and into this week, thankfully warmer weather has melted some of it

St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news:  Lenten services continue every week until March 21st at 7 p.m. with lunch afterward and alternating between churches, March 7th at Kongsvinger and March 14th at St John’s. A complete schedule can be found in the February newsletter

Gslc news:  Bridal shower for Janessa Maier bride to be of Tyler Solive at 10 a.m. today (Saturday) at the church. She is the granddaughter of Myron Bruer

Lenten services continue at the church at 7 p.m. until March 21st  

There will be a Kingdom ball at the Morris Evangelical Free church today (Saturday) 6-8 p.m. at the church

Widows and widowers are invited to Sunday lunches at noon in the basement at Old #1, Morris on the following Sundays: March 11, April 8, May 6, June 10, July 8, August 5, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9. All widows/widowers are invited for lunch on their own and fellowship! Questions, call Rose Murphy, Grief Care Coordinator, Pedersen Funeral Home. There is an elevator in front of the old # 1

Herman red hatters meet at Hunan Spring Buffet in Fergus Falls on Monday, March 5th at 11:00 a.m.

Rendsville 4-h meets on March 5th at 7 p.m. at St. John’s

The Stevens County Republican Party convention is March 16th 7 p.m. at the legion-Morris

Copies of the 2018 RTA phone books are now available at HD and co in Donnelly or in other towns served by the company.

Today (Saturday) there is a celebration of Lou Kopel's 90th birthday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Donnelly Hall. (No gifts, please) and the Donnelly city council meets at 4 p.m. in the council chamber

 Death notice: Johnny Manning of Morehead passed away on February. 25^th survivors include his wife former Donnelly resident Maryann Sutter

On March 12^th, from 3:45-4 p.m., the Bookmobile will be in town on Main St., and at 7 p.m., the Donnelly Fire Department will meet at the fire hall and Donnelly community club meets  at community hall at as we start making plans for the bee on August 25th, and 26th the tri-feature Oliver, Moline, and Cockshutt

Past week visit to my aunt Pearl at her apt in Morris, Odd fellows meatball dinner, wilts visitation and funeral in Herman, visit to Sam Johrdheim, in his house in Donnelly, community meal at Faith-Morris, and Bible study and Lenten services at Gs w/ Eystads

donnelly news

Feb 24th-mar 2nd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.



Weather news: As I was writing my column last week, they were talking about a blizzard for the weekend, but it never materialized although I understand there was some blowing and drifting in the country on Tuesday. We did get several inches of snow Monday evening, however, which was enough for me to have to blow for the first time this year, and as I am writing this more snow is predicted for this week

St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news:  Chad Smith will lead a course in the use of the defibrillator installed at Kongsvinger in memory of Steve Larson on February 25th following services. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Lenten services continue every week until March 21st at 7 p.m. with lunch afterward and alternating between churches, February 28th at St John’s, March 7th at Kongsvinger.A complete schedule can be found in the February newsletter

KLCW will meet on March 1st at 11 a.m. in the blue room of the West Central Homes, followed by a potluck dinner. Note change of meeting place

Gslc news:  Lenten services continue at the church at 7 p.m. until March 21st   

There will be a Kingdom ball at the Morris Evangelical Free church on March 3rd, 6-8 p.m. at the church

There will be a BOLD women’s event, at First-Morris on February 25th, 12-4 p.m.



Widows and widowers are invited to Sunday lunches at noon in the basement at Old #1, Morris on the following Sundays: March 11, April 8, May 6, June 10, July 8, August 5, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9. All widows/widowers are invited for lunch on their own and fellowship! Questions, call Rose Murphy, Grief Care Coordinator, Pedersen Funeral Home. There is an elevator in front of the old # 1

St Mary's –Morris annual dinner auction is today (Saturday) 4-10 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Morris                   

Herman red hatters meet at Human Spring Buffet in Fergus Falls on Monday, March 5th at 11:00 a.m. 

Donnelly city council meets on March 3rd at 4 p.m. in the council chamber

Rendsville 4-h meets on March 5th at 7 p.m. at St. John’s

Copies of the 2018 RTA phone books are now available at HD & co in Donnelly or in other towns served by the company.

Death notice: Millie Wilts of Herman passed away on January 21st survivors include her son Doug (Ellen) Willits & their family of the Donnelly/Chokio area

The Bookmobile will be in town on main st on March 12th 3:45-4 p.m.

The Hancock Owls boys’ basketball team won the Pheasant Conference championship this year; Bennett Nienhaus is a member of that team

Past week a visit to my aunt Pearl in her apt in Morris, Backman welding open house Morris, a visit to friends in the Barret Care center, a visit to my friend Mark Koepke, at his apt in Morris. Lenten services at Gs (w/Eystads)

donnelly news

Feb 17th -23rd

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: temps have not been too bad in the last week, but we have had some cold winds to go with them, forecast says a blizzard for the weekend, however, Wednesday was the mildest day we have had in some time with a high about 50 melting some snow & ice

St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news:  Lenten services continue every week until March 21st at 7 p.m. with lunch afterward and alternating between churches, February 21st at Kongsvinger at 7 p.m. and February 28th at St John’s. A complete schedule can be found in the February newsletter

Gslc news:  Lenten services continue at the church at 7 p.m. until March 21st    

Other church news Burgers, beverages, and blessings will be on hiatus until after Easter

Widows and widowers are invited to Sunday lunches at noon in the basement at Old #1, Morris on the following Sundays:, March 11, April 8, May 6, June 10, July 8, August 5, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9. All widows/widowers are invited for lunch on their own and fellowship! Questions, call Rose Murphy, Grief Care Coordinator, Pedersen Funeral Home. There is an elevator in front of the old # 1                    

Donnelly youth club meets on February 21st from 4-6 p.m. at St. John’s

Donnelly fire department meets on February 19th at 7 p.m. at the fire hall

Herman red hatters meet at Human Spring Buffet in Fergus Falls on Monday, March 5th at 11:00 a.m.  

Donnelly community club had their annual meeting on February 12th at the community hall. All directors up for reelection were reelected. Despite the rain last year, we had a good year financially, a reminder this year’s bee is August. 24-26th tri-feature is Oliver, Cockshutt, and Moline. The next meeting is March 12^th at 7 pm at the community hall.

Tiger wrestling: At the Doc Busian invitational in Morris Brady Cardwell champs 152 lbs. Tristian Raths 4th 182

Millie Rae Kampmeier was born February 7, 2018, at Stevens Community Medical Center to Mac and Sydney Kampmeier of Chokio, MN. Millie weighed 9 lbs. 4 oz. and was 21 1/2 in. long. Grandparents are Joel and Jamie Beyer of Morris, MN and Tim Kampmeier of Chokio, MN. Great-grandparents are Carol and the late Sid Wilcox of Morris, MN and Ralph Kampmeier of Chokio, MN.

Death notices:  Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Ritter of Graceville passed away on February 12th survivors include her granddaughter Tana (Andy) Erickson of Morris Andy is a former Donnelly area resident

Past week a visit to my aunt Pearl in her apt in Morris, Tony Lesmeister visitation at the funeral home, a visit to Irene Stand and Geesien Kill at heritage apartments, adult Ed, Bible study and Ash wed services at Gs (w/Eystads) a visit to the WWV (villa)

donnelly news

 Feb 10^th-16th

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: well the groundhog saw his shadow last week so we are in for 6 more weeks of winter, it has felt that way for the last week, as it has been cold, however, the sun came out Wednesday afternoon and melted some of the snow.

St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news:  On February 11th following the 8:30 a.m. services at Kongsvinger the Kongsvinger cemetery association will hold their annual meeting and following the 11 a.m. services at St John’s their postponed annual meeting will be held.

Lenten services start on Ash Wednesday, February 14 with services at St. John’ at 7 p.m. (no lunch) continues on February 21 st at Kongsvinger at 7 p.m. with lunch afterward and alternating between churches until March 21^st  A complete schedule can be found in Feb. newsletter

Installation of officers scheduled for February 11^th has been postponed to a later date

Gslc news:  Lenten services start with Ash Wednesday services at 7 p.m. on February 14^th at the church and continue until March 21sth    

Other church news: Rev Dan Belgum-Blad has accepted the call to be the new pastor at First Lutheran Morris. He is currently their interim pastor and is from Atwater

Burgers, beverages, and blessings will be on hiatus until after Easter

 

Widows and widowers are invited to Sunday lunches at noon in the basement at Old #1, Morris on the following Sundays: February 11, March 11, April 8, May 6, June 10, July 8, August 5, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9. All widows/widowers are invited for lunch on their own and fellowship! Questions, call Rose Murphy, Grief Care Coordinator, Pedersen Funeral Home. There is an elev. in front of the old # 1 

Donnelly youth club meets on February 21^st from 4-6 p.m. at St. John’s

Donnelly community club annual meeting on February 12 at 7 p.m. at the community hall. Coffee & dessert to follow, annual dues ($10) can be paid at the door

Death notices:  former Donnelly area resident Darrell Hadler of Farwell mn died on February. 2^nd

Jerry Altrich of Donnelly passed away on February. 3^rd

Anthony (Tony) Lesmeister of Donnelly passed away on February. 4^th

Past wk. Georgia Smith funeral hosanna worship center-Morris visit to my aunt Pearl at her apt., adult Ed at Gs (w/Eystad’s) Altrich & Hadler visitations at assumption & Pedersen funeral home and their funerals at both places precinct caucuses at old # 1 Southside, helped with NAPs at sr. center (w Eystads)

donnelly news

 Jan 27^th-Feb 2nd                          

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: past week has not been too bad temperature wise but some strong winds have made it feel very cold, no major snow yet

St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news: on February 4^th Kongsvinger services will be broadcast on KMRS (1230 am) at 11 am

On February 11th The ST. John’s annual meeting that was scheduled for January 21^st but was unable to be held due to a lack of quorum has been rescheduled for following the 11 a.m. services. Also following the a.m. services.the Kongsvinger cemetery association will hold their annual meeting

Gslc news: adult Ed resume on February 4^th following services

       

Other church news: February 4 - Super Bowl Sunday at Hosanna worship center. Pre-game activities at the church will start at 9:30 a.m.  At 10 a.m. we will hear from a professional athlete about finding Christ.  Wear your favorite jersey and bring a friend.

Bishop Jon Anderson of the southwest Minnesota ELCA synod will be at faith-Morris on Tuesday, February 6th from 4:00-5:30p.m. For Listening 2.0

 

Widows and widowers are invited to Sunday lunches at noon in the basement at Old #1, Morris on the following Sundays: February 11, March 11, April 8, May 6, June 10, July 8, August 5, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9. All widows/widowers are invited for lunch on their own and fellowship! Questions, call Rose Murphy, Grief Care Coordinator, Pedersen Funeral Home. There is an elev. in front of the old # 1 

Joe and Linda Holland of Donnelly, and Dean and Jeri Erickson of Chokio wish to announce the engagement of their children, Elizabeth Holland and Chandler Erickson. A wedding date of April 21, 2018, has been set. The couple plans to reside in Chokio. There will be a Bridal Shower for Beth on February 3rd from 9:00-11:00a.m. , at First Lutheran Church they are registered at Herberger’s, Target and B Inspired.

 Mallory Marie Livengood was born January 21, 2018, at Stevens Community Medical Center to Kody and Alisha Livengood of Morris, MN. Mallory weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. and was 20 in. long. Grandparents are Russ Roske of Donnelly, MN, John and Holly Riley of Morris, MN and Lee and Audra Livengood of Sabetha, KS. Great-grandmother is Shirley Mitzel of Morris, MN.

Brady Cardwell West Central Conference all-conference in wrestling recently

Stevens’ county Republican Party caucuses will be held on February 6^th at 7 p.m. at the old # 1 Southside. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m.; the Stevens County DFL will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Morris area secondary schools for information about caucus locations in other counties or parties contact the county auditor, Minnesota secretary of state’s office or local party officials

Jim and Lou Eystad furnished the lunch at Good Shepherd on January 21 in honor of their 64^th wedding anniversary on January 17th

Death notices:  Elbert Holslin of Alberta, passed away on January 24^th survivors include his brother in law former Donnelly resident Kermit (Karen) Stahn of Alberta

Former Donnelly area resident Georgia Smith of Morris passed away on January 30th. Local survivors include her brother George (Eliane) Harstad of Herman and their family

Past week, past wk. a visit to my aunt Pearl at her apt in Skyview to wish her an early happy 92^nd birthday, Millie Lindgren funeral at Nora, garnder ND, and Joan Bauer visitation at Pedersen funeral home and her funeral at Gs, annual mtg and dinner at Kong CURE caucus mtg at sr. center Morris,BBB at met lounge

donnelly news

Jan 27^th-Feb 2nd                           

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news.

Weather news: temps have been nice in the past week; a lot of snow has melted but it may be short-lived given what the forecast for the weekend says (more snow)

St. John’s/ Kongsvinger news:  Annual meeting on January 28^th at Kongsvinger after services, followed by a potluck dinner. Note that services times will switch on January 28^th   with services at St. John’s at 8:30 a.m. and Kongsvinger at 11 p.m.  The ST. John’s annual meeting that was scheduled for January 21^st was unable to be held due to a lack of quorum so it has been rescheduled for February 11^th following the 11 a.m. services.

Gslc news:

Other church news: February 4 - Super Bowl Sunday at Hosanna worship center. Pre-game activities at the church will start at 9:30 a.m.  At 10 a.m. we will hear from a professional athlete about finding Christ.  Wear your favorite jersey and bring a friend.

Widows and widowers are invited to Sunday lunches at noon in the basement at Old #1, Morris on the following Sundays: February 11, March 11, April 8, May 6, June 10, July 8, August 5, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9. All widows/widowers are invited, for lunch on their own and fellowship! Questions, call Rose Murphy, Grief Care Coordinator, Pedersen Funeral Home there is an elev. in front of Bldg.  

Open house baby shower for Andrea (Max) Koehntop on January 27^th from 2-4 p.m. at faith-Morris

Bridal Shower for Beth Holland will be held on Saturday, February 3rd from 9:00-11:00am at First Lutheran Church. Beth is the bride-to-be of Chandler Erickson and they are registered at Herberger’s, Target and B Inspired. Beth’s parents are Joe and Linda Holland of Donnelly; Chandler’s are Dean and Jeri Erickson of Chokio

Stevens’ county Republican Party caucuses will be held on February 6^th at 7 pm at the old # 1 Southside. The executive committee will meet there are at 6 pm

Jim and Lou Eystad furnished the lunch at Good Shepherd on January 21 in honor of their 64^th wedding anniversary on January 17th

Death notices: Millie Lindgren of Fargo passed away on January 19^th survivors include her nephew, former Donnelly area resident Mark Koepke of Morris

Former Donnelly area resident Marjorie Mesenbrink of Alberta passed away on January 20th

February 19^th Wally McCollar and I traveled to St Stephens’s church in Bloomington for the memorial service for Dick Goldenstein. Plans are to have 2^nd memorial service and lunch at Gs later this yr.  and a committal service at Vinger

Past week, adult Ed at Gs, rod and gun club fishing tournament on Pomme De Terre Lake, indoor sale at heartland Mtrs, adult Ed at Gs, Rusc warm hearts and hot dishes at faith, twins caravan at Morris area elementary school, BBB at met lounge