Wright-Cromwell news

Greetings to all our area folks who attended worship services and/or gathered together with their family and friends over the Easter weekend. It seems a very special time for so many, and the thought of summer to come is always a welcome idea.

I did receive some sad news, though. Dennis Lowry messaged me that his sister, Kathleen Lowry, 80, was found dead in her home in Johnson City, Tenn. Kathleen was a member of the Cromwell Class of 1956. There are no details on services at this time.

Last Friday evening, I drove some members of the Extreme Team youth group from our area to a movie in Cloquet for their monthly activity. We went to see the movie “Breakthrough,” an inspirational true story of a mother’s unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. When Joyce Smith’s adopted son John falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost, but as he lies lifeless, Joyce refuses to give up. I would highly recommend this film, and the youth group thoroughly enjoyed it.

The Annual Wrong Days in Wright first meeting will be at 6 p.m. Monday, April 22 at Kalli’s Place. New folks are always encouraged to attend and help keep this annual celebration going.

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 in Cromwell. Donations from the sale will be used to help send youth to camp.

The Bethany-Bethlehem Church photo directories are here now. If you didn’t get yours yet, or want one, please stop in and pick one up. They really turned out nicely.

The Cromwell Area Community Club will be sponsoring a community cleanup day Saturday, 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. Also, you can join the CACC by sending a donation of $10 per person to P.O. Box 190, Cromwell MN 55726.

The annual meeting for the Forest Hill Cemetery went very well. Our cemetery association and board continue to make progress on a variety of fronts. On April 27, we will have a cemetery cleanup beginning at 9 a.m. to coincide with the Cromwell city cleanup. For more information, contact Bob DeCaigny at 879-2471, mobile 218-590-2124, or email [email protected].

The second annual “BE A STAR” father-daughter ball will be held 6-8 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Cromwell Park Pavilion. There will be music, dancing, light snacks and refreshments, photos, tiaras and more! Cost: $20 per couple in advance, $5 for each additional girl; $25 per couple at the door, $5 for each additional girl. Sponsored by the Cromwell Area Community Club. For more information or to mail your reservation, send to Cherie Nyberg at 5728 Eagle Lane, Cromwell MN 55726.

Community Yoga will meet 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday, April 29 at the Cromwell Pavilion. Questions, call Ann Markusen at 218-428-3300 or email [email protected].

Sarah Mae and the Birkeland Boys will be sharing their original blend of bluegrass and gospel music at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at Hope Community Church in Superior, located at 1604 Banks Ave. The concert is a fundraiser for Maranatha Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade Christian school in Superior. They’ll also be leading worship at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 28 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Twig, 6537 Industrial Road in Saginaw.

Cromwell Sno-Gophers 36th annual Bingo will be held Friday, May 3 starting at 6 p.m. at the Cromwell Sno-Gophers Clubhouse, 1247 Hwy 73 North. Lots of great prizes! Fun for all ages!

The Tamarack Presbyterian Church’s annual spaghetti supper is 4-7 p.m. Saturday, May 4. As always, it is “all you can eat” and includes salads and desserts. $8/age 13 and up; $3/ages 6-12; and free for age 5 and under.

Bethlehem Lutheran’s annual mother-daughter tea and luncheon will take place at the church on Saturday, May 11 at 1:30 p.m. Special music will be provided by Hear By Faith. All area women and girls are encouraged to attend this special way to celebrate Mother’s Day.

Graduating seniors in the community will be honored Sunday, May 19 at Bethany Lutheran Church at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Plan to stay for fellowship.

I am hopeful you had a Blessed Easter.

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