Wright-Cromwell News

This past March, the Cromwell-Wright senior high choir had the privilege of embarking on a trip to honor veterans, a trip they’d been planning since October of last year. The endeavor included a trip to the Sacred Heart recording studio in Duluth on Saturday to record original songs honoring veterans, a tour at the state capitol, where they sang those songs in the rotunda and others on the capitol steps, and a plan to sing at an event honoring Vietnam War veterans in Forest Lake on Sunday.

It was a great weekend, and while they could not participate in Sunday’s event because of the weather, students and supporters had a meaningful and fun time.

This trip resulted from the students working hard to become polished and to develop themselves musically and as a choir. It was also the result of many parents working hard to support their endeavors through helping, planning, creating, and holding various fundraisers. Thanks to the overwhelming community support and donations from several area groups and businesses, we reached our fundraising goal quickly.

The choir would especially like to thank Joanne Fredrickson, Rick Greczyk, Amber Schiller, Carrie Foley, Jeana Cahoon, Masasha Smith, Suzy Goodin, and area businesses for their support.

“On Freedom’s Shore” and “Thank You, American Soldier,” songs recorded by the choir, will soon be made available to purchase online, and part of the proceeds will be donated to the choir.

It truly was a great experience.

My sincere sympathies to the family of Stephanie Kay Larson, 37, of Cromwell, who died on April 13 in her home from cancer. A memorial gathering will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Valley Youth Center, 720 N. Central Ave. in Duluth.

The Cromwell Area Community Club met on April 9 for a regular meeting and to make plans for upcoming events. There are 35 members, and folks are encouraged to join. The main discussion was on the upcoming Harvest Fest scheduled for Sept. 6-8. The next meeting will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at the pavilion.

The Cromwell Forest Hill Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on May 7 at the Sno-Gophers building. The potluck meal begins at 5:30 p.m., with the meeting to follow at 6:30. The annual cemetery cleanup will begin at 9 a.m Saturday, May 4.. In case of rain, the cleanup will be held on May 11. If you are unable to attend the meeting or help at the cemetery, you can send your donation to Northview Bank, 5584 Highway 210, Cromwell MN 55726. Thanks in advance for any contribution.

There will be a rummage sale 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 26 and 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 27 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Proceeds go toward the programs the Bethany Beacons support.

The Cromwell-Wright school prom is Saturday. The grand march at the school is at 4:30 p.m., and then the attendees will be going to the Villa Vista at 5 p.m. to show off their beautiful dresses and suits.

The Cromwell-Wright area garage sale is June 21-23. Register by June 9 to be included on the sale map.

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