Wright/Cromwell news

I’m sure most of you have heard the old saying, “Be careful what you wish for, you may get it!” Well, for the past many months folks have been complaining that the news media spend almost all their time reporting on Covid-19 and its effects on the country and the world. They were tired of it and wondered if there wasn’t something else to report on. Well, now they got their wish and most of the news is covering a war with Russia and Ukraine. Now, all we can do is pray for an end to this and a speedy resolution.

Our sincere sympathies to the family of Wendy Eliason, 57, who passed away unexpectedly March 2, 2022. Wendy was born Dec. 7, 1964, in Duluth, grew up in Cromwell where she attended high school, graduating with honors in 1983. See her full obituary in this week’s Pine Knot News.

Enjoy yoga at the Cromwell Pavilion every Monday from 11 a.m. to noon. Cost of $3 per person covers city rental. Gear provided.

“Share Your America” with a high school exchange student from one of 70 European, South American, Asian, or African countries this upcoming school year. Sponsored by PAX, the Program of Academic Exchange, these students arrive in the U.S. in August. For more information contact Lori Wester at [email protected] or 218-343-8802.

Congratulations to Andrea Pocernich! Andrea was selected as the region 7A champion for the AAA Award. This award is sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League and honors seniors who have excelled in the classroom, fine arts, and athletics. Andrea was honored March 2 at Amsoil Arena during the Boys 7A hockey championship game. On March 26, Andrea will receive her state award at halftime of the Boys AA state championship game in Minneapolis.

Congratulations to Em Olesiak for taking a first-place ribbon at the Northeast Minnesota Regional and American Indian Science and Engineering Fair. She will advance to the state science fair at the end of March. She also was awarded a certificate from the Duluth Rotary on her science fair project, “Air, Air Everywhere.”

Congratulations also to the team of Justine Anderson and Kieriahna Goodin for taking third place at the same regional science fair. They advance to the state science fair at the end of March also. These girls were also awarded a certificate from the Meteorology Society for their project, “Let it snow.”

Great job, girls. You have made your school and community very proud of you.Congratulations.

March is FoodShare Month. The fourth-grade class will be collecting money again this year for the Tri-Community Food Shelf. Donations can be brought to any elementary classroom or left in the office. All donations help our local community and will be delivered to the food shelf on March 25. Thank you for your generosity.

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 13. Turn your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night or Sunday morning at 2 a.m.

Lenten services have begun at the area churches. Please check with your church for times and dates. Soup suppers are served at 6 p.m. Wednesdays with meals hosted at Bethany on March 16 and 30, and at Bethlehem on March 23 and April 6.

Check out the white board at the Co-op and the weekly sales posted on Facebook for the best deals at the store.

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