Tuesday, January 11, 2005

Wright News

01/11/2005

by Jennie K. Hanson January 11, 2005

The real cold weather is now on its way.  Yes, we have had a lot of cold weather already, but now we are really going to get it.  But, by the time you read this it may have already come and gone, at least that’s what I hope will happen.  Now, as the days are getting longer, the warmer weather shouldn’t be far behind.  We are lucky that we aren’t getting some of the terrible weather that other parts of the country and the world are getting. Our prayers are with the people who are suffering from these weather-related tragedies.

The next dance at the Cromwell Park Pavilion will be held on January 27th from 1 - 4 PM.  The dances will continue on the 4th Thursday of the month for the rest of the year.

There were many people out to the Cromwell Pavilion on the 11th for the Sam Cook presentation.  Sam showed slides of some of his many adventures and everyone seems to really enjoy his show.  Thanks for coming, Sam!

Congratulations to Lincoln and Jeanne Hansen on the recent celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Confirmation at the Bethlehem/Bethany Lutheran Church has been moved back to Wednesdays after school at Bethany.  If you have young people interested in getting confirmed, please contact Pastor Matt at the church.

The ALPHA Course will again be offered at Bethany Lutheran Church starting on January 23rd at 6 PM.  ALPHA is a 10-session course in the basics of Christianity.  Plan to come for a delicious dinner and then the course will be explained and you will receive information so you can decide about continuing the course.  Call Pastor Matt or Jeanne Oman is you are planning on coming to the introduction dinner.

Seth and Trent Mowers and Robbie Larson visited the After School Program on December 21st, 2004 while they were home on leave.  The kids had been corresponding with the boys monthly and were very excited about their visit.

They have been stationed in Texas and are preparing to leave for Iraq. The soldiers spent an hour and a half with the kids, answering questions, passing out treats, playing foosball and showing pictures of their training.

The kids had many, many questions and the guys patiently answered everyone.  The ASP kids will continue to write to the guys and want to thank them very much for spending time with them and for all they are doing for their future. Thanks Guys!

The After School Program would like to thank the Goutermont family for the Foosball table they recently donated. The kids sure seem to be enjoying it. Other people and organizations who have donated to the ASP are the Collman Family, Heather Switzer, Geri Pfisthner, Jane Heikkila, the Kolodge Family, Ann Johnson, the Koenig Family, Missy Lind, Laurie Sulkowski, the Warpula Family, Claudia Thomas, the Randall Family and the YOT of Cromwell.  A big thank you goes out to all of these people, as the ASP would not be possible without the support of the community.  They are also in need of the following items: dry erase markers, 100% juice, nylons for craft projects, peanut butter jar lids for craft projects and any games, puzzles, Lincoln logs, craft supplies, etc.

The Cub Scouts will hold their Pack Meeting on January 20th at 6 - 7 PM at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell.  The new Cub Scout Master is Greg Eliason.

Eleanor Spicer is now living in Texas and writes that she is doing well and enjoying her new life there.  She has made several trips to Padre Island and Mexico and plans to go to Sun Lakes, Arizona in February.

Former Pastor Jim and Julie Gronbeck also send word that they are doing well and are very busy with their children’s school activities.  Matthew is a freshman at North Dakota State University majoring in engineering.  He also was working in a restaurant as head cook this past summer in Graystone.

Andrea is a junior at Battle Lake and is involved in everything.  Kristen is in the 8th grade and loves band, choir, speech, and sports.  Julie is working as a Title I teacher and also with ESL students.

The Cub Scouts went to Duluth on Saturday the 8th for the UMD Hockey game. The Bulldogs lost, but the kids and parents seemed to have a great time anyway.

I just received word that long time resident of Cromwell, Sally Parviainen passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2005.  She had been in poor health for the past year and now is at rest.  Her memorial service is planned for April 16, 2005.  I’ll try to put more details in the paper when I find them out.

Marilyn Schultz celebrated another birthday on January 8th.  She was honored with a pancake breakfast at my home on her birthday.

Well, that’s about all the news from Lake Bundleupthoselittleones , stay warm and cozy and Hello to all the area snowmobilers.

Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Wright News

12/15/2004

Wright News By Jennie K. Hanson December 15, 2004

Well, the Christmas Cards have started to arrive along with family photos and those great form letters.  I’m one of those people who really enjoys getting the family form letters and read them with great interest and anticipation.  Sometimes it’s the only time I get to hear from some of these folks during the year and find out what’s new in their lives.  Some of them get pretty creative, also.

The members of the Clothing Depot Board, the volunteers and the manager, Beanie Randa want to thank everyone for their participation in last Saturday’s Customer Appreciation Day and especially Kim Wedam for providing us with a place to have the depot.  They took in over $100.00 on the bag sales and many door prizes were given out.  Remember donations need to be taken up to the first landing if possible and the depot will be closed on December 25th and January 1st.

Last night the Elementary kids and teachers and staff put on the most wonderful Christmas Program at the school.  Jeff and Jesse Hooper provided and set up the decorations and backdrop for the stage, which added so much to the program.  Even though the music teacher, Christine Lamb couldn’t be there because of an illness in her family, the program went off without a hitch.  Former teacher, Peggy Anderson, was recruited to play the piano and Kindergarten teacher, Kari Olesiak, took over as director.  So, as Helen Benson used to say in the old days, “The Show Must Go On!” and it did.

School will get out for the holidays on December 22nd.  The kids sure won’t have long to wait for Santa this year.  School will resume on January 3rd, 2005.

Boy, it will be hard to remember to write 2005 for a while.  I usually predate my checks with ‘05 so I don’t forget come January.

I see that Mona Goranson has moved to Cloquet.  I saw her in Wright the other day so if you would like her new address, just give me a call.

Last week when I subbed in the 2nd grade at Floodwood and I had the students write letters to Santa Claus.  I thought it would be fun to include their letters in my news this week as I don’t have a lot of other news so here they are just as the kids have written them:

Dear Santa, I hope you have a happy Christmis.  And I really wan’t a realyuf pupy.  And I hope I am good this year.  And I hope other kids are good.  And I know yor elfs are working hard.  And I know yoe are working hard to.  Love, Hope

Dear Santa, I know Christmas isn’t for 15 day’s but since I can’t be with one of my grandma and grandpa’s and I get to open some of my presents tomarow I really want carebears cousin the penguin and a dress up Bear. Love, Amanda

Dear Santa I’ve been good.  This year I wont a real baby puppy a baby cat a real bird. (Not signed)

Dear Santa I love the toys you gave me last year on Christmas.  I have ben a good girl.  I don’t know what I want so you can get me anything well I wish I could have a good chirstmas my sister birthday is on new years day school is great I wonder how old you are I’m 7 my birthday is on March 11 merry christmas I know your working hare.  Love Alissa

Dear Santa This year I want the spongebob video game, a snowboard, the fairy odd parents breakenda rules video game the spider man video game 1 and 2 and a coary chaves jersey a white one and madden 2005.  From : Riley

Dear Santa I have been a good boy this year and I would like it if you could get me a play st, 2, a games from Hunter

Dear Santa, I’ve been a good girl this year again.  I would pleas want a movie of the Bionical 2, markers, a poster of puppys, dress up clothes in a tresher chest, a movie of spongebob Squar pants movie and a chapter book of Junie, from, Jon s

Dear Santa, I want this year∑ princess and the poper.  & tooth past. & my Gamda to get better soon .  Love, Abigal S.

I’ve been a good boy this year.  I want a Big Moter Scooter what Damian got. Marcus

Dear Santa I wont a scootr and antwels and dhrmegi Zachary

Dear Santa This year I have ben a good boy This year I want a snowbord a lots of toy’s and a big sled and I want another cat.  My name is Johan

Dear Santa for christmas I want pedel chopper bike and sum playstation 2 games and 4m game boy advanessp.  Games and sum arows for my bow and arow. From Ryder

There will be a 10 PM Christmas Eve service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright on December 24th.  No Service on the 25th and regular Sunday Services on December 26th.  There will be NO SUNDAY SCHOOL on December 26th or January 2nd.  Sunday School will resume on January 9th.

The Christmas Eve Services at St. John’s in Wright will be at 9 PM.  on December 24th.

Well, that’s all the news from Lake Sendoutthosecards and Hello to our National Guard Guys as we welcome them home for Christmas.  They leave for Iraq and/or Saudi Arabia in January.  Also, Happy Birthday to one of our Guardsmen Robbie Larson on the 17th.  Come home safely and stay safe next year, too. Our thoughts and prayers are will you.