Wright/Cromwell news

My cancer journey has started in earnest now. Last week, I had my first chemo treatment, and this week I get chemo and a PET scan. Lots to absorb in the brain and body as this journey continues. Thanks for all your prayers and support.

A beautiful memorial service for Don Oman was held May 6 at Bethany in Cromwell. Family and friends shared memories and gave thanks to his wife, Jeanne, for all the volunteer work they did in our community over the 15 years they lived on Cross Lake. Rest in peace, dear friend. Send cards of condolence to Jeanne Oman, 1225 N. West Ridge Circle, Bullhead City AZ 86442.

Now that spring cleaning is underway for many of us, remember that the Clothing Depot in Cromwell is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for shopping or dropping off donations.

There will be a garage sale

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 13 at 5512 Krogh Road. If there are other sales you want me to put in my column, I need to know by Sunday. You can also advertise in the Pine Knot classifieds at very reasonable rates.

Yoga is 11 a.m. to noon on Mondays at the Cromwell Park Pavilion. The cost is $3 per person for city rental. Gear is provided.

The women of Bethlehem Lutheran in Wright are holding their annual mother-daughter tea and luncheon at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13. The theme is “weddings,” so bring a photo of your wedding and/or a wedding dress for display.

Ken Kangas is collecting photos and military information on folks from the Cromwell-Wright area. He’d like any military photos, and information on when and where they served, sent to him at 2470 Granlund Road, Cromwell MN 55726. The binders are also available for viewing at the Cromwell History Club at the Cardinal Court, on the ground floor. Let’s get as many new veterans in the book as we can by Memorial Day.

There will be a spring music concert at the school starting at 6 p.m. on May 18. Check the school website for upcoming sports events.

Grandparents Day at the school will be 1-2:45 p.m. May 19. Come on out and support your grandchildren; if you don’t have grandkids at the school, come and be with kids who don’t have grandparents here. It’s always a fun day.

Graduation is at 7 p.m. on May 26.

Hours through Memorial Day weekend for the Farmers Co-op store in Wright are 10 a.m.-

6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.

I’ve been asked to find out if anyone knows the whereabouts of former community members Wally Kissel and Bob Dahlquist. Please let me know if you have any information.

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