Wright/Cromwell news

The 56th Wrong Days is now on record as being one of the best ever. The Friday night steak fry, pie social, O-G-N-I-B, Minnesota Sings and fireworks were very successful, along with all the activities Saturday and Sunday. Thank you, thank you to all who participated, donated or helped in any way. The cash drawings for the buttons went to Tim Dahl, $100, Kieriahna Goodin, $50 and Jim Walli, $25. More than 400 button tickets were sold. There are still a few 2021 WD buttons available; please let me know if you are interested in having one as a souvenir.

The Extreme Team youth group is doing very well and is raising lots of funds for their trip to the National Youth Convention next summer. But, they are out of room and really need a storage unit to hold everything. They also feel it would be beneficial to have a large van or bus; that is not as pressing as the storage issue, but they are still throwing it out there. If you can help, or have ideas on how the group can meet either of these needs while sparing their trip funds, please contact Liz Kabus at 218-428-6733 or send donations to WELCA Youth, Liz Kabus, 1273 Schliauter Road, Tamarack MN 55787.

The next big community event will be the Harvest Fest in Cromwell. There will be a special stand-still parade 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Cromwell Park Pavilion. The theme this year, the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, is "Remembering 9/11." Patriotic themes are encouraged; consider creating a photo op on your float. Float prizes are $100, $75 and $50. Contact Deb Switzer at 218-340-1968. There is no entry fee, but advance registration is requested for staging purposes. All types of entries are invited, including businesses, clubs, political campaigns, old cars, tractors and so on. Find out more at cromwellareacommunityclub.com. This is also a great time to plan your Cromwell-Wright High School reunions!

The Cromwell High School Class of 1965 met at Dan Harp's home in Aurora on July 13. The Class of 1961 met at Linda and Lloyd Shelton's on July 15. Susan Krogh Elin came all the way from Kentucky, then later played the piano at the Villa to entertain the residents. Susan and her sister Mary also provided the music at the Methodist Church on July 18. It was great to have them in the area. Their brother John, his friend, and Gil Kinnunen were also in attendance along with several "Lutherans." On July 25, Richard Collman, Arnold's brother, will be leading and providing music for the 9 a.m. worship service at the Methodist Church.

With the recent death of Signe Pitkanen, 104, it is noted that she was the longest-living graduate of Cromwell High School, graduating in 1934. The Pitkanen Family is donating money in her memory to the Cromwell Wright Dollars for Scholars Fund, PO Box 7, Cromwell MN 55726. If there are others reading this who would like to contribute to this cause, please do so. The family thanks you in advance.

Yoga will meet 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday, July 26 at the Cromwell Pavilion. Gear will be provided. Call Ann Markusen, 218-428-3300, with question.

Community Vacation Bible School for ages 4-12 will run Aug. 1-4 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Registration and an ice cream social for parents and kids is at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1. Activities are 5-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 2-4; a meal will be provided each evening at 5 p.m. Register by calling 218-644-3640 (leave a message) or emailing [email protected]. Drop-off/walk-in registration is also available.

Bill Haapoja will be at the Villa Vista 6 p.m. Monday, July 26. Fully vaccinated area folks are welcome to attend.

Dick Sandness recently moved back to California to be near family. Write him at Kim Hashimoto, 2929 Petaluma Ave., Long Beach CA 90815.

You can send cards of condolence for Alice Lake to her daughter, Patti Switzer, at 5676 Mononen Road, Cromwell MN 55726.

The family of Mary Purcell, 92, will be holding a graveside gathering at the Wright Public Cemetery 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6. Mary passed away Oct. 9, 2020. Cards of condolence can be sent to Susan Purcell, 460 5th Ave. North, Apt. 424, Hopkins MN 55343.

Here's the latest news on the Cromwell Wright 2021 summer fastpitch season from Jana Anderson: The 10U team, coached by Jana Anderson, finished the regular season of the Arrowhead Fastpitch League fourth out of 23 teams with a record of 10-3-1. They qualified for the gold bracket of the league tournament, falling in the first game to Superior. The 12U team, coached by Kari Olesiak, ended the regular season in fifth place out of 21 teams with a record of 11-3. They also qualified for the gold bracket of the league tournament, losing to Silver Bay. "Our teams hang with, and even beat, some of the best softball feeder programs in the area. Our goal in running summer fastpitch league is to build skills and interest in varsity high school softball," Anderson said, including a long list of thank-yous to various volunteers, parents and supporters. "But along the way, we learn a lot and have a lot of fun."

Be sure to register your students for this school year so the school can make class size decisions, etc. If you know of new families with school-aged children, please let them know to call the school for registration information, 218-644-3737 ext. 1000.

That's all the news from the Edge of Wright.

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