Thursday, August 12, 2004

Wright News

08/12/2004

by Jennie K. Hanson August 12, 2004

Hi, Welcome back to fall, I’m sure hoping we get some more nice weather before the cold sets in on us.  It’s been rainy and chilly here lately.  We even had to put on some heat to stay warm in the house.  I guess it’s been the coldest on record for August this summer.

Recently the activation of the Cloquet - based E-Battery 216th Air Defense Unit was announced.  The E-Battery 216th Air Defense Unit is leaving August 20, 2004 for Fort Bliss, Texas, for five or six months of training on their general infantry security mission.  Their total deployment length is scheduled for 12 - 18 months.  The unit is almost certainly going to Iraq, but they haven’t received specific orders.  Members of this unit include Seth, Trace, and Trent Mowers, and Robert Larson.

Last Sunday, August 8, 2004, was a very special day in the lives of 4 of our young men from the community.  Robby Larson, and Seth, Trace and Trent Mowers were honored with a special “Send-Off” from the community and the Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell.  The program started with several guest speakers, a circle of prayers, and calumniated with the singing of God Bless America and a farewell lunch.  These young men will be headed to Fort Bliss, Texas for 6 months and then on to Iraq.  All military, Active and those who have served our country were also thanked for their years of service. Speakers were: Dr. Joan Bloemendaal-Gruet, Arnold Collman, Margaret Webster, Jennie K. Hanson, Pastor Matt Saarem, Earl Almquist, Bill Switzer, and Judy Rosicky.  Jennie passed out American flags to the family members of these guys and she also gave everyone a polished rock to help them all remember to pray for the soldiers in I-raq (rock).  All 3 TV stations were also there to record the event for the news later on in the day.  Our thoughts and prayers will be with you every day you are away! The Samsung DVD/VCR that is kept in the Bethany Ch urch in Cromwell is missing, if you have it, or know who does, please return it.

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wright will be holding Vacation Bible School on August 24, 25, and 26th from 2-4 PM. Contact Heather Zoeller or Sara Kachinski for more information.

The Mary and Martha Society from St. John’s met at church on Thursday, the 5th of August.  Pastor Koopman led the Bible Study.

The Bake Sale/Rummage Sale at St. John’s was very successful over the weekend of Wrong Days in Wright.  They plan to make this an annual event so start saving rummage for the next year.  Contact Christie Lehti or Sara Kachinski if you have items to store.

Heather and Jason Zoeller have a new baby boy, Michael.  Congratulations to them.

A play will be preformed on August 20 and 21st at 7 PM at the recently renovated Kalavala Church, now called the Suomalainen Kiikko Cultural Center, where the old Kalavala School was located.  “Love in the Blue-Joint Grass” is an original play by Dan Reed.

Harvest Fest will be held in Cromwell the weekend of September 10 - 12th.

Please try to remember to keep September 18th and 19 on your calendar as that is the weekend of the Bethany Lutheran Churches Centennial Celebration.

Nicole Suhonen is still in need of financial support for her work with Campus Crusade for Christ.  Donations can be made by calling her and getting more information, or by sending her a check at 570 Center Road, Wright, MN. 55798.

August 30, 2004 will be a very special day at the Villa Vista.  That will be the day that Nursing Home Resident, Hazel Nelson will be celebrating her 100th Birthday.  Stop in for cake, ice cream and candy and help her celebrate.

Other August Birthdays at the Villa are Frances Nehl, who turned 90 on the 6th, Esther McGuire who was born 8-19-1909, Mary McAllister 8-20-1913, Harry Seppanen, 8-24-1908, and Carl Pohjola, 8-27-1918.

The Villa Vista will also be hosting their annual Family and Friends Picnic at the Pavilion in Cromwell on August 26th starting at 11:30 AM.  Enjoy a picnic lunch at no cost and then stay for music by Les Harkonen.

Don’t forget to attend the County Fair on August 19 - 22nd.

That’s all the news from Lake Godblessourtroops and Hello to Robbie, Seth, Trace and Trent and families.  May God Bless You and may God Bless America.