Wright/Cromwell news

The 55th annual Wrong Days in Wright took place last weekend with a somewhat scaled back list of events. The events were not as well attended as in the past, but at least folks got a chance to get together in a safe and socially distanced way. Friday night’s fireworks concluded just as the storm’s fireworks began. There was a lot of thunder and lightning, then the rain came down in torrents for a few minutes, along with some pretty strong winds.

I had an emergency bag packed just in case I had to retreat to the basement but, fortunately, that didn’t happen and we never lost electricity.

The Wrong Days committee thanks all the folks who worked at or participated, and hopefully next year Wrong Days can be bigger and better than ever.

Cromwell mayor Sharon Zelazny asked that I relay a note encouraging people to fill out census forms if they haven’t already done so. Census representatives will be going door to door beginning Aug. 11 to get responses from those who haven’t completed the census.

Patty McPhail celebrated her birthday July 16 with a gathering of gals at the Streetcar Kitchen & Pub in Carlton and its outdoor dining area. Her birthday was on July 7.

The Cromwell Area Community Club has been tending to the beautiful floral pots in Cromwell along Main Street. They are such an addition to the beautification of the city. Dianne Knoben writes: “The flower pot at the food shelf looks amazing. Always a treat to look at when I’m stopped at the intersection.”

My husband Bob is coming home this week. He has reached his physical and occupational therapy goals and is ready to be discharged. He thanks everyone for the many cards of encouragement during the past six weeks of hospitalization and therapy. And it will be great to have him at home again. Now I will be home for a while before my own knee replacement surgery is scheduled sometime in the next couple of weeks.

There are several other folks who are dealing with medical issues. Kevin Davis is in St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Shirley Walli broke her knee and underwent surgery a couple of days ago. I’ve heard of people in the area dealing with Covid-19. We must try to be as safe as possible. We send our best wishes to all of you during this time of difficulty.

Remember: If you think you have been exposed to the virus and develop a fever and symptoms such as cough, or difficulty breathing, call your health care provider for medical advice. Get tested.

Wes Heikkila and Wilma Bury were laid to rest this past week as their memorial services were held with strict social distancing protocols. Wes was inurned at the Prairie Lake Cemetery next to his parents and Wilma in the Catholic Cemetery in Wright. Both of these families thank those who supported them in person or in spirit.

George W. Harvey of Britt died July 11. George was an active member of the board of directors of Lake Country Power for years, serving as secretary of the board and also as president of Lake Country Power’s subsidiaries.

I know that our area nursing home residents would surely like to receive some cards of encouragement during this quarantine, so please consider sending cards and letters to residents you know, and to these folks at Cardinal Court/Villa Vista, 1197 Vista Circle, Cromwell MN 55726: Lincoln Hansen, Ramona Harp, Elaine Huhta, Paul Johnson, Al Elmer, Judy and Roy Miller, Bill Onstad, Niilo Isaacson, Elouise Lucking, Larry Switzer, David Lake, Jake and Ann Bok, Signe Pitkanen, and Lorraine Guentzel.

You can also address a card to “Resident” and the staff will give it to someone who doesn’t get much mail. Letters of thanks can be sent to Mike and Julie Peterson and their staff for doing their level best to keep our Cardinal Court and Villa Vista Residents safe. Others who would like mail include Siiri Peterson at 5762 Eagle Lake Road, Cromwell MN 55726, and Aurelia Hemmila, 22027 420th St., McGregor MN 55760.

There will be a public auction sale at Larry Hamren’s home in Wright on Aug. 1. Watch for more information on posters around town. He was a collector of beautiful glassware formerly owned by Helen Benson, so there will be lots to bid on or at least look at.

Folks voting by mail no longer need to have their ballots signed by witnesses. Ballots need to be returned to the courthouse by Aug. 11 or at least postmarked by then to be counted. Also, remember that you must choose a political party and vote for only that party. You can’t cross over in a primary election.

That’s all the news from the Edge of Wright. Stay safe.