Wright/Cromwell news

Let’s hope the new school year goes well without Covid- 19 disruptions or outbreaks in our districts.

Harvest Fest is this weekend; check out all the activities on the Facebook page. Also, the area Clothing Depot in Cromwell is having a $3- a- bag sale on Saturday as part of the festival. The Extreme Team will be selling ice cream at the steak fry and on Saturday during the day.

The Farmers Co- op store in Wright is back to winter hours. It’s open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays. Thanks to everyone who has been patronizing the store. Keep it up, so we will have it for years to come.

Rick Gresczyk is asking people to send any old photos of events that took place at the Star Club near Moose Lake to Rory Butkiewicz, who is making a presentation on the history of the club. If you had a wedding dance, celebration or other event at the Star Club in the past, look through photo albums and take a picture of your pictures and email them to Rory at [email protected]

The remains of Lendell Lee Sargent, the last surviving Civil War soldier of Aitkin County, were reinterred at Round Lake Cemetery on Sept. 4. He died in 1938.

Yoga returns to the Cromwell pavilion Sept. 13. The cost is $3, with gear provided. Call Ann Markusen with questions at 218- 428- 3300.

The Cromwell Area Young Old Timers will be meeting at the Cromwell Park Pavilion on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at noon for lunch, followed by a meeting and a visit from Carlton County Sheriff Kelly Lake. New members are always welcome. Dues are only $5 a year.

The Bethlehem quilters are in action on Wednesday, 8 a.m. to noon. Bethany Quilters meet 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 21- 22. No experience necessary, just come and check it out.

The Bethany Lutheran rummage and plant sale is 3- 7 p.m. Sept. 24 and 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 25. Donations can be dropped a couple of days ahead of time.

Julie (Hutar) Hedin wishes to let everyone know how appreciative she is of the staff at Villa Vista and Cardinal Courts. They go above and beyond to care for the residents and have become like members of the family, she said. The staff is so important, she said, and most of them have been working overtime to keep things rolling — so any positive word of thanks or encouragement are welcome. They also have an “appreciation jar” for anyone to submit a message of thanks for a staff member for something they did to make the residents’ lives more enjoyable or comforting. The notes will be shared at staff meetings.

The community is invited to attend a graveside service at 1 p.m. Sept. 26 for Reino Walli at Lakeside Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Duane Edward Johnson passed away on Sept. 4. He grew up in Cromwell and graduated from Cromwell High School in 1951. His obituary appears on Page 8 in today’s Pine Knot News.

That’s all the news from the Edge of Wright. Drive safely and watch out for children, as school has started.

Send any news to Jennie at jkh4president @hotmail.com or call 218- 357- 2385.