Wright/Cromwell news

Congratulations to Beth Clark on her 500th win as the head coach of the Hermantown Hawks girls basketball team on Feb. 13. Beth is originally from Cromwell, graduating in 1977. She was one of the first girls to play basketball when Title IX was instituted. She played on the varsity team in the seventh grade when Stan Verich and I were the coaches. Title IX prohibits federally-funded educational institutions from discriminating against students or employees based on sex. The Title IX education amendments were enacted into law in 1972. Now, look how far girls sports have progressed.

Beth’s grandmother, Gladys Dahl (Clark), was on the girls basketball team back in the 1930s when girls could play only a half-court style. It was felt that the girls weren’t strong enough to play a full court back in the early days. Then there were many years when girls weren’t allowed to play any sports.

The Cromwell-Wright Dollars for Scholars held its soup and sandwich fundraiser Feb. 14. The attendance was sparse but the proceeds were very generous. If you were unable to attend, send donations to the Cromwell-Wright School (5624 Hwy 210, P.O. Box 7, Cromwell, MN 55726) in care of Dollars for Scholars. Questions? Contact Kay Smith at 218-591-2860.

Congratulations to the Cromwell-Wright honor roll students. Find all their names in last week’s Pine Knot News, Page 17.

Belated happy birthday wishes go out to Niilo Isaacson at the Cardinal Court in Cromwel, who turned 97 on Feb. 17. He was born in Kettle River, the sixth of seven children and one of a set of twins. He served in the U.S. Army for three years and in World War II as an engineer gunner on a B-17 bomber fulfilling 24 missions. One ditched in the North Sea in January of 1945. He was also the first employee at the Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake when it was built. He was a certified first responder and has donated three gallons of blood at Mercy Hospital. Just think of the lives he has saved through these generous donations.

Kettle River will be featured on WDSE’s “Our Town” program on March 2. Please tune in for this very interesting show.

Cathy Niemi of Volunteer Services says Refire is changing its format. Refire will still host a meal and speaker on the first Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Meal cost is $10.

But there’s more now. Refire UP will be held 1-3 p.m. every Tuesday. Coffee, tea and treats will be provided at no cost. Come meet with friends to visit, play games, crochet, knit, do crafts and more at Carlton Wellness Center, 199 Chestnut Ave., Carlton. Call 218-879-9238 or visit http://www.vscci.com for more.

Enjoy community yoga for all ages and abilities at the Cromwell Pavilion on Mondays from 11 a.m. to noon every Monday in March 2, 9, 16, and 23. Cost is $3 dollars a session.

The next YOT Senior Dance will be 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Cromwell Park Pavilion with Jerry’s One Man Band. Cost is $7. Potluck lunch is served around 2:30 p.m. Come dance or just listen to the fine music.

Mark your calendar for the Father/Daughter Dance 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at the Cromwell Park Pavilion.

Beginning quilting Saturday classes put on by the Cardinal Quilters begin next month: 9 a.m. to noon March 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Cromwell-Wright School. It costs $15 for all four classes. Please contact Dawn Lippo at 218-644-3638 or Linda Larson at 218-644-3484.

Eddie Sandoval Luna, owner of the El Oasis del Norte food truck, was a participant in the Minnesota Ballet celebrity dance challenge at Marshall School in Duluth Feb. 13. Eddie won the “Most Entertaining” Award.

Lake Country Power is seeking applications from high school juniors and seniors who want to attend the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington June 20-25. The tour is open to students whose parents or legal guardians receive electrical service from Lake Country Power. Applications are due March 3.

That’s all the news from the Edge of Wright. Have a great week and remember that there are only four weeks until the first day of spring.