Wright-Cromwell news

Our area communities were shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Darrel L. Johnson, 78, of Tamarack, on March 12, 2019 at his home. We offer our sympathy to his wife Katy, and especially to Marty and Linde as they say their final farewells to their loved one. Darrel’s funeral was held Monday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell.

Congratulations to our boys basketball team on winning Section 5A. They played in the quarterfinals of the state tournament on Thursday (after this was written), but I’m sure they will be playing again. If you can’t attend, check out WKLK on the radio for the play-by-play by our own Jake Kachinske. Good luck, Cardinals!!

Congratulations to Jane Heikkila who recently retired from cooking at the Villa Vista/Cardinal Court in Cromwell. She will be missed, and she was very much appreciated at this care facility.

Bill and Judy Haapoja, and maybe Diane, will be singing and performing at the Villa Vista on Monday, March 25 and again at the Lenten services at Bethlehem at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27. Please feel free to attend both of these events.

A big congratulations to the senior high choir and to Sierra King, Alaina Lind, Drake Warner, Madison Wyttenback, Cheyenne Smith and Lacie Zoeller for their Excellent ratings at contest on March 14 and to Daniel Belden, Katherine Libbon and Andrea Pocernich for their Superior ratings. Congratulations also to Ben Anderson, Jaeger Goranson, Drake Warner, Daniel Belden, Shaily Hakamaki, Andrea Pocernich and Katherine Libbon for receiving a Superior rating for their ensemble! We are proud of the work you do to develop and share your talents!

Thanks also to those students who sang the National Anthem for several of our games this year: Christian Kalwite, Ben Anderson, Damion Warren, Drake Warner, Daniel Belden, Tanner Geving, Aiden Parlette, Chris Ward, Autum Williams, Lauren Slama, Lacie Zoeller, Chassandra Ward, Emily Dukwen, Alaina Lind, Jazmine Ojibway, Lily Wekseth, Cheyenne Smith, Chandell Warner, Sierra King, Katherine Libbon, Andrea Pocernich and Dakota Denton.

Community Yoga will be held 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday, March 25 at the Cromwell Pavilion.

Saturday, May 4 is the second annual Father Daughter Ball at the Cromwell Park Pavilion, sponsored by the Cromwell Area Community Club. Mark your calendar and watch for more.

The first YOT (Young Old timers) dance, with Jerry’s One Man Band, is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. March 28.

Cromwell-Wright Dollars for Scholars will be holding its sixth annual fundraiser dinner 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 30 at the pavilion. Buy tickets at the school office or call Kay Smith at 218-591-2860. On the menu: boneless pork loin with all the trimmings. Suggested donation: Adult, $15; students 12 and under, $7. This fundraiser benefits the Cromwell-Wright Dollars for Scholars scholarship fund for our Cromwell-Wright graduating seniors.

Cromwell-Wright Archery: On Saturday, March 23, the school will host the second regional 3D archery tournament at the Cromwell-Wright School, and organizers are seeking vendors/crafters interested in showing their wares. Contact Kyle Ridlon at 262-388-0608 for details.

That’s all the news from the Edge of Wright! Have a great week and Go, Cardinals!!