Wright-cromwell news

Hundreds of folks made the journey to the Curling Club at the DECC in Duluth for a gathering of family, friends, colleagues and classmates to honor the memory of Shirley Ann Parviainen Eichenwald Maki on April 13. Shirley, 74, died April 10 at home, after a long illness. She lived in several cities, but mostly made Duluth and the College of St. Scholastica her main stomping grounds. Shirley was an extraordinary mother who was always available to support her children and grandchildren. Now, they and those who knew her well will dearly miss her. Rest in peace, Dear Friend!

Our sympathy is also extended to Bob Silverness on the recent death of his mother, Marion, 95, who died April 2. Marion was an active member of her community. Bob was a teacher and librarian at the Cromwell-Wright School back in the 1990s.

Leone Harp, formerly of Wright, passed away April 12 in Mountain Lake, Minn. at the age of 100 years and two months. Funeral services were scheduled for April 19 at Lacanne Family Funeral Services in Windom, Minn. with interment at Lakeview Cemetery in Windom. Leone lived in the Wright area for many years, and most of the oldtimers may remember her. Her husband, Vernon, died a few years ago.

There will be a complete sellout auction (including the home and horse barn) at Gene Laajala’s on Thursday, April 25 starting at 10 a.m. His home is located on West Mud Lake Road north and west of Wright. Watch for the signs.

Thank you to the students who helped with the Dollars for Scholars fundraiser dinner March 30: Andrew Libbon, Isaac Shelton, Everett Lind, Zayde Smith, Marcus Pocernich, Madisyn Anderson, Jaden Gronner and Bertie Korpi. Thank you as well to the community for coming out and supporting these students. Thank you to Barb Dahl and Brenda Soderbloom for catering. Monies raised are given to our DFS scholarships for our graduating seniors. Thank you from the Dollars for Scholars committee.

The Villa Vista/Cardinal Court is sponsoring Good Friday services April 19 at Bethany Lutheran at 9 a.m., followed by a brunch. The Cromwell Area Community Choir will be performing their Easter cantata at 6 p.m. later that day. St. John’s Lutheran will be having its Good Friday services at 5:30 p.m. with Easter Services at 10:30 a.m. on April 21.

The next YOT senior dance will be held 1-4 p.m. April 25 at the Cromwell Park Pavilion, with music provided by the one and only Florian Chmielewski. YOT dances are held on the fourth Thursday of the month March through October.

The Bethany rummage and bake sale will be held 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 26 and 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 27 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 5660 Hwy 210, Cromwell. Clean and gently used items for the sale can be dropped off at the church any time this week. Donations from the sale will be used to help send youth to camp.

The Cromwell Area Community Club will be sponsoring a community cleanup day April 27, starting at the Cromwell Park at 9 a.m. They are also responsible for the Adopt-a-Highway cleanup through Cromwell, so lots of help is needed. Join the CACC by sending a $10 donation per person to P.O. Box 190, Cromwell MN 55726.

Community yoga: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Mondays, April 22 and 29 at the Cromwell Pavilion. Call Ann Markusen at 218-428-3300 or email [email protected] with any questions.

We will be rolling out the red carpet for the second annual “BE A STAR” father-daughter ball Saturday, May 4. The festivities will run 6-8 p.m. at the Pavilion. There will be music, dancing, light snacks and refreshments, photo ops, tiaras and more! Cost: $20 per couple in advance, $25 at the door, $5 for each additional girl. Sponsored by the Cromwell Area Community Club.

Do you love to go fishing? Well, you can win money from the Northview Bank if you take a photo of your catch while wearing your Northview hat or have something with the NV logo on it. Check their website for more information to enter this contest. Sounds like a lot of fun, too. First place $1000; second place $500; and third place, a package of outdoors items.

That’s all the news from the Edge of Wright!

May you have a blessed and happy Easter!