Wright/Cromwell news

Last week I won a Jennie-O turkey at the Village Pump Saloon in Tamarack. The turkeys needed to be picked up at the Farmers Co-op in Wright, so when I left the co-op board meeting, I grabbed the turkey and threw it on the front seat of my little Chevy Spark and headed home. It didn’t take long before the passenger side seat belt alarm went off, and it wouldn’t stop. Well, I wasn’t going to stop to belt in the turkey, so just had to deal with the beep, beep, beep until I got home, which was only 5 miles. After all that beeping I felt like I was the turkey. Anyway, I was thankful and I thank Minette for participating in this annual business raffle giveaway sponsored by the Voyageur Press each year.

The community tree lighting ceremony and hayride at Bethlehem in Wright was well-attended. The Christmas tree looks great, thanks to the Extreme Team and Lake Country Power for helping string the lights clear to the top of the huge tree in the Bethlehem churchyard. Try to drive by when you can, as it will be lit every evening until after Christmas.

Yoga will meet 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Mondays in December at the Cromwell Pavilion.

The Villa is looking for a hair stylist who could volunteer to set hair from time to time. Just let Julie Hedin know by calling 218-644-3331.

There will not be a Christmas family night this year at the Villa Vista or Cardinal Court due to Covid concerns. The facility is trying to have special music several times in December, and folks can visit family or friends if fully vaccinated. Music with Don and Candy is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Dec. 17; Don and Candy, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 22; Bill and Judy, 6 p.m. Dec. 27th; and finally, the Mae Prachar Band on Dec. 31.

Gift donations are requested for the residents of the Villa Vista/Cardinal Court this year. Gift suggestions include books, newspaper subscriptions, magazines, goodie baskets, popcorn tins, word games, 300- to 500-piece puzzles, small radio or CD player, satin night hats for ladies, jewelry, candies, diabetic candies, shirts or leggings, cough drops, room decorations, pillows, blankets, etc. Unwrapped gifts need to be dropped off by Sunday, Dec. 19. Gift wrap is also needed. Thanks in advance.

The Women of Bethlehem will be having their annual Christmas bazaar, brunch and bake sale 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Gently used or new Christmas items can be brought in at any time. They may even have a quilt raffle. Cookie packing is set for Dec, 11, before the bazaar. Bring homemade cookies, etc. for area elderly and shut-ins. Also, bring baked goods for the bake sale.

There will be no customer appreciation coffee in December at the Area Clothing Depot due to Covid concerns; they will offer $3-bag days Dec, 7, 9 and 11 instead. This is the last month they will sell the $3 coupons; $3-bag days will be held the first three days of each month starting in 2022. If you still have coupons, they will be honored.

Our small community has been hit with several recent deaths. It seems especially hard to lose a loved one during the holidays. Know that you are in our thoughts.

Our sympathies to the family of Patrick Calvin Dahl, 68, of Wright, who passed away Nov. 26 at home. Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Thursday, Dec. 9 in Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th Street, Cloquet.

Our sympathies to the family of Gerald Thomas “Jiggs” La Breche, who passed away Nov. 17 in Floodwood. Visitation is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 at Nelson Funeral Care with an 11 a.m. Mass Saturday, Dec. 4 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Read a tribute to Jiggs on Page 4 of today’s paper.

James Dale VonDeLinde, 73, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of West Valley City, Utah, passed away Nov. 19 after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born in St. Paul to Helen and Jacob Von De Linde. He and Diane (Peterson) were married Dec. 27, 1969. Services are scheduled for Dec. 3 in Dayton.

Sympathies to the family of Clinton Salo of Wright, who passed away Nov. 10 at the age of 76.

Our sympathies to the family of Sandra Lee Franklin of Wright, who passed away Nov. 19 at the age of 73.

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