Wednesday, February 02, 2005

WRIGHT NEWS

02/02/2005

by Jennie K. Hanson February 2, 2005

There will be a Sloppy Joe Benefit Supper and Bake Sale for Monty Pearson at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wright on Saturday, February 19th serving 4 - 7 PM.  Monty lost his home to fire around Christmas time.

A Grand Opening was held at the new Members Community Credit Union in McGregor during the week of January 31- February 4th.  Members and guests were treated to a tour of the new building, refreshments and a gift jar of chokecherry jelly made by the local Minnestalgia Products Company.  The new facility will provide members with many benefits for many years to come.  It is always nice to see improvements in the surrounding communities as it will also reflect on our local community as well.

Art Jauss is home from the hospital after having a scare last week.  He had blockage in his intestines and had to have that taken care of.  There were some pretty scary moments, but now he is on the mend. It’s great to have him home again.

Kaylyn Messer of Cromwell has been named to the Winona State University Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2004.  Good Job!

The ladies of the Villa Vista are in need of red hats for their Red Hat Society that they have recently formed.  If you have a red hat that you could donate, please drop it off at the Villa.  I’m sure they would really appreciate it.

Ailie Mikkola has been a resident of the Villa Vista since September of 2001 and last week she died there at the ripe old age of 98 and 1/2.  She died on January 25, 2005 and leaves a wonderful family.  I can remember spending countless hours at the Mikkola home during my years in high school. Ailie’s daughter, the late Andrea Mikkola, was in my class and we were “Best Friends” for many years.  We would enjoy the many wonderful meals and lunches that Ailie would always have in her large farm kitchen.  Guests were always welcome in her home.  I especially remember the wood range and the Cromwell Toast.  Ailie will be missed by her daughters, Aurelia (George) Hemmila, Adelia (Seppo) Lipponen, and Ann (E. Wesley) Heikkila, seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and sister-in-law, Ellen Mikkola. Ailie’s funeral was held at the Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet on February 2, 2005.

Last week the After School Program held a Trivia Contest for all kids attending.  There were 12 rounds and the results were 1st Place: Hannah Shelton, 6th grade, 2nd Place: Matthew Holm, Kindergarten, 3rd Place: Lisa Peterson, 6th grade, 4th Place: Haley Shelton, 6th grade, 5th Place: Mandy Egge, 4th grade, and 6th Place: Brett Burggraff, 2nd Grade.  The kids seemed to have a great time and it was amazing how much they knew about general information. Parents and teachers must be doing a good job teaching our kids.

The Mary/Martha Society of St. John’s in Wright held their regular meeting on February 3rd at the church.

On Monday, January 31st, I picked up Mona Goranson in Cloquet and we went out for supper and then on to Carlton to watch Robin Lake and the Lady Mercs play basketball.  The Mercs won the game.  We also sat and visited with Sharon and David Lake.

Speaking of Basketball, there aren’t very many games left for the Cromwell teams either.  The boys play games at home on the 8th, 11th, and 22nd. The Gals play Floodwood at home on the 10th, Albrook at home on the 14th and at McGregor on the 17th.

Ash Wednesday is early this year.  It is on February 9th so Lent begins that day.  Services are planned in the Cromwell/Wright communities for the following Wednesdays until Easter.  The first Lenten Service is at Bethlehem Lutheran in Wright on February 9th at 7 PM.  Then, the next one is at the United Methodist Church in Cromwell, which will be led by Jerry Mowers and son in a hymn sing.  February 23rd will be Heartsong at Bethany.  There will also be Soup Suppers at 6 PM starting on the 16th for those interested in attending.

Don’t forget that you can be part of the Quilting Group at Bethlehem Lutheran on Tuesdays 9 - noon.

That’s all the news from Lake Let’shopeitwarmsupsoon and “Hello” to Grandma “Ding,Ding” Hope nothing molds.