Wright/Cromwell news

We held a beautiful visitation and memorial service for my husband, Bob Hanson, on Oct. 21 and 22. Friends and relatives came from miles around and made our day great. Yes, it was sad, but with all that comfort and support we feel good about Bob’s life and know he is in a better place. I even gave the eulogy, and our son, Curtis, read a poem by Rick Gresczyk. David Hedin shared memories of growing up as a neighbor to Bob on Center Road, and Lindsay Lally talked about the painting of Bob that was on display. Todd Carlson gave the message, Pat Cain provided the music, and the congregation sang three hymns. Our sons and their families, Bob’s brother and sisters, and I thank everyone for the flowers, cards, memorials, and messages of sympathy. They mean a lot to us!

I want to share parts of the eulogy in the next few weeks. I started out with these words: “I want to explain how we got this beautiful urn for Bob’s ashes. My brother Mark came over the day Bob died (Oct. 1) and asked if he could make the urn. I said sure, but then he also wanted to go up in our barn and pick out some boards from the logs Bob had cut on our land, sawed into lumber, and stored for years. … Then, I got Covid and had to postpone the service for two weeks. But this gave us extra time to do the planning, which was a blessing we hadn’t expected.” I’ll add more parts of the eulogy in future columns.

The Clothing Depot in Cromwell will hold a free sweater and coat giveaway 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 27 and 29. One free coat and two free sweaters per customer.

Yoga at the Cromwell Pavilion is 11 a.m. to noon Mondays and is $3 per person to cover city rental. Gear provided.

There will be a joint worship service with Bethany Lutheran at Bethlehem Lutheran in Wright at 9 a.m. Oct. 30. I will be delivering the message and Mike Martin will lead the worship and communion service. A potluck brunch will follow. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Chilloween will be held on Friday, Oct. 28 at the Cromwell Park Pavilion, for sixth-grade and younger (must be accompanied by an adult) from 6 to 8 p.m., and seventh-grade and older 8:30-10 p.m. Volunteers and donations are needed to make this a fun, free event. Please message or call Brenda at 218-390-4570 or Jackie at 218-838-6275 to volunteer or donate! You won’t be expected to help with everything, just something.

The CACC Hunters Supper is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at the Cromwell Park Pavilion. More helpers are needed for preparing food, cooking, busing tables, putting out posters, or whatever you can do. If you are interested and can help, please contact Deb Switzer at 218-340-1968 or by email at [email protected].

The Red Bird Bazaar will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at Cromwell-Wright School. Admission is $1.

Bethany Lutheran Church will hold its annual fall bazaar Saturday, Nov. 12. There will be a bake sale, arts and crafts and white elephant items. The bazaar starts at 9 a.m. with a browse and buy. Our auction will start at 10 a.m. Coffee and treats will be served. The bazaar helps support the missions of our women’s group.

Lakeside Community Center’s mojakka supper is 4:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright. There will be raffle drawings again this year, beginning at 5:30 p.m., to help raise money for the clubhouse. Please come and join this endeavor.

Our sympathies to the family of Lewis William “Bill” Besch, 81, of Aitkin, who passed away peacefully Sept. 27, 2022. He was a 1958 Cromwell High School graduate and a U.S. Army veteran. Bill was a dairy farmer, and belonged to the American Legion Post 0086. A memorial service was held Oct. 22 at the Fleming Methodist Church in Aitkin.

Victoria G. Homstad, 61, Kettle River, died peacefully Oct. 13, 2022, in Duluth after facing many medical challenges for more than 25 years with strength and grace. Vicki and her husband, Tim, lived in Cromwell, Tamarack, and Kettle River over the years.

Lastly, be sure to vote. And if you still have your mail-in ballot, be sure to have a witness as you vote and complete your ballot this time. The witness can be a registered Minnesota voter or a notary.

Last week’s riddle: Who won the skeleton beauty contest? Answer: No body!

This week’s riddle: First I am dried, then I am wet. The longer I swim, the more taste you get. What am I?

That’s all the news from The Edge of Wright, and don’t forget to turn your clocks back on Sunday, Nov. 6 for the end of daylight-saving time.