Wright News 
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Wright News
04/28/2005
Wright News by Jennie K. Hanson 357-2385 April 28, 2005
As I sit down to write this week’s news, there are only 23 days left of school and by the time you read this, there will only be 18 or 19 days left. Things are winding down at school, but there are still many things to get accomplished. School gets out on June 1st with May 30th off for Memorial Day.
Kindergarten Round up was held on April 27th with about 20 children enrolled for next year’s class.
As a regular volunteer at the Villa Vista, I was pleased to get an invitation to their annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast to be held at the Villa on Tuesday, May 10th at 9 AM. I am always amazed at all the area folks who volunteer at the Villa and the staff and residents sure appreciate everyone who comes there.
I also got a copy of a letter from Sheryle Benson to the Villa Vista. She is from Merrillville, Indiana and reads the Cromwell, Wright, and Villa Vista News in our local newspapers. She writes that she is a former resident of Carlton County. She faithfully follows the area news and has a great interest in the Villa Vista News. She applauds them for keeping the residents involved in the community and for the great respect the staff has for them also. Sheryle has also been in contact with Judy Koivisto and her interest in preserving the history of the Cromwell area. If you ever get to Cromwell, call me up and we’ll chat about our area’s history.
There have been a lot of rumors flying around about the Villa Vista. Ray Lally reports that the Villa is NOT closing. But there will be some changes though. New partners will be buying into the Villa Vista and they will be helping to do some needed remodeling. They have lots of ideas, although they aren’t exactly sure what they will be doing yet. Options would include changing a wing to Assisted Living plus which would be at a higher level of services then you see at most other Assisted Living Facilities, or converting some beds to Medicare. They have NO plans to move any residents. They would continue to staff nurses 24 hours a day, just as they do now. If you have any questions, just ask Ray. He plans to keep the residents, staff and community informed.
I received a newsletter from Northland Funeral Home and they have planned a trip to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre on Wednesday, June 22. The bus leaves Cloquet at 8 AM and gets back around 6 PM. The play is “Nunsensations-the Nunsense Vegas Revue.” Just call the Funeral Home at 1-888-879-0951 to sign up.
Congratulations to Arvin Anderson who recently was honored at a Retirement Party at the home of Mark and Ellen Switzer.
The city of Wright has received a check for $468,000 for the Small Cities Development Program Grant. The monies will be used to put in city water and sewer I think.
Dorothy Groth, Sara and Elisabeth Kachinski attended the LWML Rally at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Cloquet. The speaker was Rev. Mark Peske, Pastor to Ojibwe Nation in the Cass Lake Area. Pastor Don Love had opening devotions and led Our Redeemer preschoolers in song. Our Redeemer LWML had a skit about mites. Rev. Dennis Schutte led closing devotions.
The Bible Study titled “Odyssey of St. Paul,” the life and times of servant of the word and missionary of the early Christian Church will start at St. John’s at 7 PM on Thursday April 28th. It will continue on Thursdays thereafter.
The Quarterly Meeting was held at St. John’s with a potluck lunch served after.
The Mary and Martha Society met at Ramona Goranson’s in Cloquet. Pastor Koopman led the Bible Study.
Nicole Suhonen writes, “Believe it or not, I have finally made it to Orlando! Within 10 or so days after I sent out my last letter, God provided the rest of the support in truly amazing ways! I jumped from 85% to 100% in a matter of 4 days! I still can’t believe that I am finally here. I am very much in awe of how God used each of you in one way or another to bring in the resources I needed to come to work in Panama City Beach, Florida for a year. Nicole is part of the Campus Crusade and will be using your support to reach the students in area colleges in Florida and or Colorado.
My mom, Katharine Dahlman died a year ago on April 30th. She is still a big influence on my life and to those who knew her. When talking to a friend recently, I shared one of mom’s favorite sayings. “And this to shall pass.” It seems that no matter how bad things can get, time and prayer can help any situation.
That’s all the news from Lake Happymother’sday and Hello to Sheryl B.
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Wright News
04/19/2005
Wright News by Jennie K. Hanson 357-2385 April 19, 2005
There has been so much going on in our area, that it’s hard to know where to start. But, as most of you know, Bob and I were gone for 11 days out East, so there was no news for two weeks. I thought of sending news in from the trip, but then thought it would be better to just catch up when I got back. Anyway, we were on vacation, so I needed the R & R. Sure felt good, too, not to have any worries or demands on my time.
While out East, we went to the top of the Empire State Building, rode in a NY Taxi and the NY Subway, we saw Rockefeller Plaza, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Arlington National Cemetery, Faces of the Fallen Exhibit at the Women’s Memorial, The Vietnam Memorial, The Today Show, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Ground Zero, Washington, DC’s Lincoln and Washington Monuments, the FDR and WWII Memorials, the cherry blossoms, which were at their absolute peak, Mt. Vernon, Jamestown, Williamsburg, Philadelphia, Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and many, many more sights which were all wonderful to see. There are so many sights out East and I think we saw most of them, at least the major ones. We went on a bus trip with 47 passengers. With a bus that full, I was expecting that some of the passengers would be late, crabby, or just plain not nice, but this was not the case, as this was the best group I have ever traveled with. We were always back on the bus on time or even early, everyone was polite, patient and kind to each other and the tour guide and her husband the bus driver, Ruby and Arne took very good care of us. The weather even cooperated as we only had rain part of one day and that was on the way home. It was hard to say our Good-byes when we got back to Duluth and Cloquet, but now we have some new friends and that is great. Traveling by bus is a really great way to go. No Worries and it is also very economical. You really get your money’s worth.
I even got to use my teaching skills on the trip as I taught Ellen Lane how to make dishrags. I had been knitting them all the way and she asked if I would show her how to make them, so I did. By the time we got back home she had made 4 of them and I had made 29.
We weren’t home long when I attended the wedding of Annie Lally and Lee Knutson in Duluth. They were married at The Holy Family Catholic Church on April 16, 2005. Annie’s Maid of Honor was her sister Megan, and Lee’s Best Men were his brother Andrew and friend Shawn Olien. Other attendants were Lindsay Peterson, Harper Harker, Carrie Gervais, Tammy Swartout, Jill Frieremuth Beihn, Krista Fromm, Jake Simma, Alex Todd, Brent Lindus, Eric Brown, and Chad Fehrman. The flower girl was Erika Kosloski and the Ring Bearers were Gavin and Gabe Bottolfson. A beautiful reception was held at the Greysolon Plaza in Hotel Duluth following the ceremony. Annie and Lee are honeymooning in Hawaii and will be making their home near Bayport, MN.
There were many friends and family that attended the wedding. It was especially great to see Bill and JoLynn Norton, Annie’s kindergarten Teacher, Gayle and Rhea Nieman and Rhea’s daughters, Grace and Trinity and Ed and Gerri Nynas at the wedding. It is always great to renew the old friendships.
Brent Bushnell, formerly of Wright, was married to Deborah Sandoval on Sunday, April 3rd, 2005 in Minnetonka, MN. Congratulations to these newly weds.
April 16th was also a very special day in Cromwell as the family of Sally Parviainen, age 90, celebrated her life with a gathering of Family and Friends at the pavilion. Sally died on January 9, 2005 and was buried at Eagle Lake Cemetery at 11 AM, followed with a wonderful afternoon of Finnish Foods, hugs, tears, smiles and laughter. Music at the cemetery was provided by Sharon Houck and at the pavilion by the Finn Hall Band. So to Anita (Floyd) Bertelsen, and Shirley Eichenwald (Duane) Maki and all of Sally’s family we have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Twenty members of the Carlton County Retired Educators attended the meeting at the Wright Senior Center on April 19th. They were served a delicious lunch by the Wright Place Café and then were entertained by Angel Pylka and Rod Walli.
Grandparent’s Day will be held at the school on Friday, April 29th starting at 1:30 PM. If you are a grandparent you are surely welcome to attend even if you don’t have a grandchild in our school. You will be paired up with a child that is not able to have their grandparents attend.
The Ladies of Bethlehem Lutheran Church invite all area Mothers and Daughters to their annual Mother - Daughter Tea and Luncheon on Saturday May 7th, at the church at 1:30 PM. This year’s guest speaker will be Rev. Christine Anttila of the Seafarers Ministry in Duluth. There will also be special readings and musical numbers.
The last day of the After School Program will be May 19th. There will be no After School Program the week of May 23rd or 30th. Donations are still needed to keep the ASP going this year and especially for next year.
The Bethlehem Lutheran Sunday school will end on Sunday, May 22nd at the 9AM service. The children will be singing and serving lunch in church and attendance awards will also be given out at that time. Prayer Partners are especially encouraged to attend.
The area 4-H members are selling the new 2005 Plat Books at the discounted price of $25.00 if you order before May 15th. After that they will be $27.50. Contact an area 4-H member to order yours now.
That’s all the news from Lake Gladtobeback and Hello to our new friends from Traveler’s Choice.