Wright/Cromwell news

It’s been 34 years since Nov. 10, 1990, since our son Garrie was shot in the face during the opening of deer hunting season. He sustained a broken jaw, but was able to walk out of the woods and get to the waiting ambulance. He had to have surgery and ended up with three metal plates and eight screws in his jaw. They are still there, and will be for the rest of his life. We thank God for his survival. Enjoy the second week of deer camp, and stay safe.

The Cromwell Area Community Club’s hunters supper attendance was down this year, but there was a steady number of folks who came in. Thanks to all the volunteers and especially those who attended.

Congratulations to Cardinals volleyball players Emerson Lind, Bryana Foster and Siiena Anderson on being chosen for the Polar League all-star game this week in Carlton.

The Cromwell-Wright Cardinals were defeated at the state football quarterfinals in Moorhead against Fertile-Beltrami. Congrats on a very successful season. Now, on to basketball.

The Lakeside Community Club will be holding a mojakka supper 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright.

Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell is holding its annual bazaar on Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. There will be brunch, baked goods and handmade items. An auction will begin at 10 a.m. Proceeds support the Bethany Beacons missions. Everyone is welcome.

There is also turkey bingo at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Cromwell Pavilion. This event is sponsored by the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Cost: $10 for 20 games.

The Tamarack/Wright/Cromwell Caring program is starting its fundraising, seeking monetary donations and accepting new toys in original packaging. Donations can be sent to TWC Caring Program, P.O. Box 175, Wright MN 55798; or, call Ruth at 218-426-3123. This is its 12th year of fundraising to provide Christmas gifts for children, nursing home residents and others.

The Tri-Community Food Shelf appreciates donations, but can’t accept outdated items, or rusted or dented cans. Please do not drop off those types of items. They must be disposed of, and the food shelf does not have a large enough trash bin. The food shelf strives to treat those in need with dignity, and will continue to do so. Thank you for understanding.

Our sympathies to the family of Judy Heikkila, 72, of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, who passed away on Oct. 18. Judy was born May 5, 1952, to Jonas and Beatrice Heikkila. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Dawn Sandberg; grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; brothers and sisters, Barb, Dan (Gayle), Mark, JoEllen, Elizabeth (Doug), Sara, and Jeffery; and many nieces and nephews.

This is the 30th year of the Foster Grandparents program at Villa Vista. Fourth-graders go to Villa once a month to do projects and are assigned a resident to be their foster grandparent for the year.

The new Cromwell-Wright School is also in its 30th year, after Wright Elementary closed in 1993.

That’s all the news from the Edge of Wright and Cromwell Corner.