Wright/Cromwell news

As I sit down to write this week’s news, it’s snowing — again. When will this winter weather end? I guess we’ll just have to wait and see. And now, as of Monday morning, I see we must have gotten over 6 inches of the white stuff.

Our sincere sympathy to the family of Lincoln Hansen, who passed away at the Villa Vista in Cromwell. Funeral arrangements are pending.

More than 30 members of the Young Old Timers met for the annual Easter dinner and get-together on April 12 at the Cromwell Pavilion. It’s always great to gather for friendship, food, and entertainment. The next meeting is on May 10, and new folks are always welcome.

Mayor Zelazny let me know that on March 2 the City of Cromwell received a state grant award letter for up to $2.25 million to construct a shared-use trail in 2025 between Villa Court Drive and Minnesota Highway 210. There are no sidewalks in this area, and the grant will focus on pedestrian and bike safety. Walkers and bikers now need to use the highway shoulder. This is a big grant award for the city and will go a long way in improving safety.

The City of Cromwell will once again be offering a prescription drug collection event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at the fire hall in Cromwell. This is a perfect time to dispose of unused prescription drugs in a safe and convenient way. I’ll have more details on this program in my column next week.

Yoga meets on most Mondays from 11 a.m. to noon at the Cromwell Pavilion. The cost of $3 per person covers city rental. Gear is provided. Questions, call Ann Markusen at 218-428-3300. The Arrowhead Bookmobile will be near the post office in Wright from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. on May 3, May 24 and June 14..

Residents and staff of the Villa Vista and Cardinal Court facilities observed Good Friday with a beautiful worship service. Friends and relatives were welcomed, music was presented by Augustas on piano and guitar and by the Bethany Choir, and there was a special presentation of a Quilt of Valor to a veteran.

The Mae Prachar Band will be at the Villa Vista at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 22.

The next Senior dance with Jerry’s One-Man Band will be held 1-4 p.m. on April 28 at the Cromwell Pavilion.

The Women of Bethany Lutheran in Cromwell are hosting their annual rummage and plant sale from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29 and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 30. Clean, good and gently used donations can be dropped off anytime.

The senior award banquet will be held on May 9. The meal begins at 5:30 p.m., with presentations at 6:15 p.m. All seniors attending need to sign up, with the number of guests (those who are not seniors of the graduating class of 2022 and who are dining); there is a charge of $5 per guest. Questions, email [email protected] or call 218-644-3737, extension 2146.

ATV training classes will be held May 7 in Lawler, and May 21 in Tamarack. Visit dnr.state.mn.us, “Education & Safety” tab, “Recreational vehicle safety” then “All-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety training” for information on completing the online safety course first and then registering for the hands-on safety class.

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