Wright/Cromwell news

I forgot to mention that this year’s homecoming queen was the 75th in school history and the king was the 65th. Homecoming began in 1948 with the crowning of Jean Heikkila. The first king was Dennis Korpela in 1958. Congrats to Zevvus Smith and Natalee Hakamaki for keeping this fine tradition going. There is a complete list of all the homecoming royalty on the trophy case by the school office.

The school reports that there is an increasing amount of reported and confirmed Covid, influenza, and other cold illnesses in the school. Monitor children closely for symptoms and seek testing and medical care when they arise. Keeping your child home when they are not feeling well is important for us to limit the spread.

There is going to be a special Valentine’s Day dinner at 6 p.m. Feb. 12 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Tickets are $15 in advance. Contact any Extreme Team youth, Liz Kabus (218-428-6733) or Sarah Levinski (651-246-9003) for more info.

There will be a blood drive at the school on Feb. 18. Call Trudy at 218-740-1542 to register or for more information.

The father/daughter dance returns 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Cromwell Park pavilion. Any questions or if you are willing to help, please contact Jackie Freiermuth at 218-838-6275. Deadline to register is today, Feb. 11.

The Cromwell Area Community Club is sponsoring an afternoon of skiing and snowshoeing on Sunday, Feb. 20 at 885 State Forest Road in Cromwell. Bring your own skis or snowshoes and a chair for the bonfire. Coffee, hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. Everyone who skis or snowshoes will be required to sign a liability waiver. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Call or text Lynn 218-644-3544.

Please send “get well” wishes to Gil Kinnunen, who is now in rehab for a brain injury, at 1715 Livingston Ave. Apt. D, St. Paul MN 55118-5937. He looks forward to the mail every day.

Cards and letters can also be sent to Ray and Alice Gurske as they are now living at Edgewood Assisted Living, 4195 Westberg Road, Room 114, Hermantown MN 55811.

Here are the answers to the football team monikers using only the cryptic clues: 1. Kings of the jungle? Lions 2. Sea mammals? Dolphins 3. $1 corn? Buccaneers 4. Perfect people? Saints 5. Western gauchos? Cowboys 6. Honey lovers? Bears 7. 737s? Jets 8. Ewe’s boyfriends? Rams 9. Indian cats? Bengals 10. Boy scouts? Eagles 11. Young stallions? Colts 12. Six rulers? VI-Kings 13. Lady shoppers? Chargers 14. Robbers? Steelers 15. Edgar Allen Poe? Ravens.

That’s all the news from “The Edge of Wright.”