Wright/Cromwell news

We have had a piano in our living room for years now. The only time it is used is to hold lots of photos and things on the top and the keyboard cover. I never learned to play the piano and neither did my kids, even if I had them take lessons. So, now we would like to get it out of the house, but you probably know what that means. Who wants it, and how to move it? Piano sales have been decreasing for decades. In 1900, when our American population was around 76 million, 171,000 pianos were sold. Sales continued to rise until 1978 when piano sales were at their peak of about 282,000 that year. It’s been downhill ever since, and by 2015 only one of every 3,788 families owned a piano! Do you have one? Or have you ever had one and got rid of it? Maybe someone may want one, but we’ll have to see.

The school board election schedule is as follows: Tuesday, Aug. 2, first day to file for candidacy; Aug. 16, last day to file for candidacy; Aug. 18, last day to withdraw from candidacy.

The Cromwell-Wright Sings competition is shaping up for the week of August 1-5 at the Cromwell-Wright School. Contact Ann Markusen at [email protected] or 218-428-3300 for information on the local and statewide competitions and if you are interested in being a contestant and/or support person and judge. Our singers have done quite well in the past: Joey Kotiranta won first place statewide several years ago, bringing home a sizable check for himself and a sizable check for the Cromwell Area Community Club, in addition to a professional recording session. Find complete details on the statewide competition at minnesotasings.com.

Yoga meets 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 1 and 15 at the Cromwell Pavilion; there is no session Aug. 8. Gear is provided; cost is $3 per session, which goes to the city of Cromwell.

There will be a perennial plant sale at Bethany Lutheran Church 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, July 31.

There will be a retirement party for Lori Wester 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 31 at the Star Club near Kettle River.

The United Methodist Church in Cromwell will welcome a new pastor Saturday, July 30 at their 4 p.m. worship service. The community is encouraged and welcome to attend and welcome the new pastor.

Vacation Bible School is Sunday, July 31 through Tuesday, Aug. 2 at Bethany. Call the church at 218-644-3640. Registration forms are at both Bethany and Bethlehem.

This year’s National Night Out will start around 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 at the Big Top in Wright. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It’s a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

There will be an open house celebration for Ray and Alice Gurske, Sheldon and Marion Larsen, and Shirley Walli 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Wright Senior Center, to thank them for their many years of service to the seniors and the community at large.

The Farmers Co-op in Wright will hold its 103rd annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the senior center in Wright. Election of directors and any other business will be considered at this time. Terms for Jennie Hanson and Beanie Randa are up, and nominations may be made from the floor. Lunch will be served by the seniors. Ten store gift certificates for $10 each will be given as door prizes. That’s all the news from The Edge of Wright.