Wright/Cromwell News

Congratulations to Deb Nobis, who was honored as the 2023 Carlton County EMS Person of the Year. Deb is known as Mrs. Reliable — when the tones go off, there’s a good chance Deb is responding to the call. She has excelled at mentoring new members, serving in any role asked of her, and simply making the department a better place.

Scott Hakamaki received the 2023 Carlton County Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of service with the Wright fire department and the Cromwell-Wright Area Fire District. Scott is the person department members look up to and aspire to emulate. His hard work, positive energy and constant support not only attracted people to the department but kept them from leaving. Although Scott has retired, the department holds its members to the standard he set.

Tom Gervais plays several roles within the Cromwell-Wright Area Fire District. Tom is the assistant chief, Relief Association president, and chief engineer, as he oversees the maintenance and repair of all department’s apparatuses. He exemplifies leadership and the department is better because of him.

Volunteers are needed at the Cromwell-Wright Area Fire District. All training is provided, no experience is needed.Become a firefighter, EMT or both. Contact [email protected] or 218-644-3547 or 218-357-2080.

Our sympathies to the family of Richard “Dick” Sandness, 90, who died June 30, 2024. He was born Nov. 28, 1933, in Seal Beach, California. He and his wife, Arlene (Paananen), both attended Cromwell High school. After Arlene’s death he returned to live in Wright in 2011, and eventually moved to the Villa Vista in Cromwell. He returned to California in July 2021 to be with family after the death of his friend Alice Lake. A celebration life event will be held in Cromwell later this year.

There’s a new sign in the area. It’s on the corner of Center Road and West Mud Lake Road, north of Wright, welcoming folks to Beseman Township. Check it out, as it’s a dandy.

The 13th annual Kaleb Anderson 5K Fun Run/Walk and pancake breakfast was a huge success. All proceeds go toward the memorial playground in Cromwell. Thank you to everyone who participated.

The Cromwell High School Class of 1961 is holding its annual class reunion at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 18 at the old Gamper’s in Moose Lake on Highway 61. Order off the menu.

Upcoming events

July 14 – The Cromwell Riverside Drifters Saddle Club will have a horse show starting at 9 a.m. at the arena.

July 15 – Yoga at 11 a.m. at the Cromwell Pavilion.

July 17 – Wright Seniors meet 1-4 p.m.

July 19-21 – Wrong Days in Wright. Friday evening steak fry, and pie social, O-G-N-I-B and more on Saturday.

July 20 – Wrong Days in Wright car show. Join the parade at 10:30 a.m., then line up by the horseshoe pits ($300 in prize money). Cars should be pre-1980: call Nick for details at 612-221-0210.

July 20, 23, 25 – Christmas in July sale at the Area Clothing Depot.

I just received the primary ballots for Carlton County in the mail. They need to be postmarked no later than Aug. 13 to count. We are voting for U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, County Commissioner for District 5 and judges for the Sixth District.

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