The Wright and Cromwell Area News

07/02/2007

Wright / Cromwell News by Jennie K. Hanson July 2, 2007

Well, It’s July and only a few days till the 4th.  I’m sure a lot of folks will take this whole week off as they get the 4th off anyway.  So Happy 231st Birthday, U. S. A.

And in the spirit of Independence Day, I’d like to share a quiz with you about our country.  How many can you get correct?  Answers appear at the bottom of this column.

1.  How many states start with the letter “N”? Can you name them?

2.  Name the only state with one Syllable?

3.  What state was Abraham Lincoln born in?

4.  What state is Diamond Head in?

5.  Who invented the cotton gin?

6.  What were cattle thieves called?

7.  What country gave the U. S. the Statue of Liberty?

8.  What was the nickname of the migrants from Oklahoma?

9.  Iraq’s invasion of what country set off the Gulf War?

10.  Where did George Washington live out his remaining years after his presidency?

I hope you could get them all right.

I was also wondering how many of you did something special for the 4th. Please let me know so I can write about it next week.

The family of Lillian Kunshier would like to express its appreciation and thanks to the Cromwell community for their thoughts and prayers in the time of the death of Bev’s mother.  We would especially like to give special thanks to our neighbors, Dwight and Kathy Olson.

Art Jauss enjoyed a “partial” cousins reunion over the weekend, hosted by Art, Mark and Barb at the MarBarRanch in rural Tamarack, MN.  His cousin, Lou Hall from Washington State, cousin Melvin Bopp and wife, Kathy, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and his sister, Dorothy Zazubek, from Rochester, MN attended this fun get-together!

Congratulations to Andrew French and Dawn McClarey on their recent marriage on May 12, 2007 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Cloquet, MN.  Parents of the couple are Don Myers of Superior, WI, Dean and Lynn Myers of Cloquet, Mn, and Jay and Theresa French of Wright, MN.

Kim Bastie and Jill Anderson, friends of the bride, were chosen to be matrons of honor.  Junior bridesmaid was Alexee Borgeson and her attendants were Brenna McClarey and Miriana Bastie.

Andrew chose his brothers Alex and Rusty French as his Best Men and the Junior groomsman was Brayden McClarey.

There are several young people running for Wrong Days Queen and King this year.  The Queen candidates are Taylor Jubie, Amber Cahoon, Taylor Lehti, Miranda Aho, Clarice Aho, and Mandy Egge.  King Candidates are Dustin Cielich, Presley Slyster Hassel, Devon Egge and Adam Jubie.  Remember that Wrong Days is on July 20-22 this year.

TALENT NEEDED!  There will be a Talent Show at Wrong Days on Friday, July 20th right after the Coronation.  Please call me or email me at if you can help us out with your talents.  Janice Pettit Rollins will be the main feature and she is bringing her sound system, so please call me and add your talents to the show.

Devon Egge of Wright and Keegan Warner of Cromwell attended the Boy Scout Merit Badge Camp at Camp Horace Johnson on June 23 & 24, 2007 on Island Lake near Duluth, MN.

Please remember that the ladies of Bethlehem Lutheran have pies to make for the Annual Pie Sale on Friday, July 20th for Wrong Days.  Pies need to be at the church by 3 or 4 PM, if possible on the 20th.

Congratulations to Jason Line, on an article in the front page of the Duluth News Tribune’s Sports Page on June 29th.  Jason and his teammate, Greg Anderson have been doing well in the NHRA’S Pro Stock standings.  I even got a chance to see Jason interviewed on National Television last night (July 1st) on ESPN. Jason even has a “mini car” of his racing car that is available.  Where can I get one?

June Ryan, formerly of Wright, Mn and now living in Osseo, Mn sends her greetings and love to the area folks from here.  She says. “ I really enjoyed visiting at the Clothing Depot and really miss each and everyone of you.  I miss your little town.  This place I’m in is really nice, we have our own apartment and also lots of entertainment.  Food is great, too.”

We miss you, too, June.  Stop in if you ever have a chance to come back to Wright.

I also got a letter from Luana Vigness Walker.  She asked me to announce that “The Class of 1967 will have their 40 year class reunion on Saturday, July 28th at the Fireside Inn in McGregor.  Social Hour is at 6 PM with dinner at 7 PM.  All former teachers are also welcome to attend.  Please call John Manninen if you have any questions.

Happy Birthday to Ray Lally on July 11th.  I know he is a faithful reader and want to thank him for that.

I want to thank another faithful reader of the Wright and Cromwell News. Sheryle Benson, of Merrillville, Indiana has looked forward to the news every week.  She even sent a “Letter to the Editor” in the Pine Journal which reads: “ Just received news of the passing of Eva Alberg.  It’s sad to think of never hearing her words again.  It’s been several years since she passed the Cromwell Column to others, but her previous years of faithfully doing the column put the heart in Carlton County.  Eva’s column put humanity in the paper.  Years from now there may not be ‘down talk’ to turn to in the paper, and it will be a loss.  It is the first thing I turn to when I receive the paper.  I feel privileged to have been able to read many of her columns and actually I might not have continued to get the paper sent to me, except for the newsy little column that appears in the paper.  She gave us a great legacy – the written word – and made it interesting.” Over 50 people attended Juhannus at the Bill Lake Farm on June 22nd. Juhannus is the Finnish Mid Summer’s Day event.

I talked to Tami Zaun, PR person from Lake Country Power tells me that the FalKirk Mine Tour will be in September 12, 13, and 14th, and the Wind Farm Tour will be on September 18 and 19th.  You can call LCP to sign up or get more information.  These tours are also listed in your last light bill.

Answers to the quiz.

1.  8 – Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota.

2.  Maine

3.  Kentucky

4.  Hawaii

5.  Eli Witney

6.  Rustlers

7.  France in 1876

8.  Okies

9.  Kuwait

10.  Mount Vernon

That’s all the news from Lake Let’sgoonvacation and Hello to Sheryle in Indiana!