The Wright/Cromwell News

11/19/2007

The Wright/Cromwell News by Jennie K. Hanson November 19, 2007

As I sit down to type this week’s news it reminds me of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.  Several years ago, at least 15 to 20 years ago, I asked my 4th grade students to ask their parents where they were when Kennedy was assassinated.  I knew I was getting older when one of the parents wrote back that she had no idea where she was on that fateful day as she was only 6 months old at the time.  That really made me think about how much older I had gotten since the assassination.  I’m sure most of you that are older can remember where you were on November 22nd, if not, you have heard your parents or grandparents tell about their experiences on that day.  Where were you?

Did anyone see the article in the Duluth Budgeteer, written by Matt Souja and published on 11-09-07, about Rock Climbing at UMD?  Well, if not, here are a few of the details from the article.

When Kaija Webster first started at UMD, students would see the climbing wall and ask, “What’s that?”

“Now when they come they ask ‘Where’s the climbing wall,’” said Webster, the climbing coordinator at UMD.

Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a newcomer, the Northland has many different destinations for rock climbing enthusiasts.

UMD is a great place to start.

“It’s one of the oldest climbing walls in a university in the country,” Webster said. “That stems from this area being in the Midwest, it’s kind of a climbing destination because we’ve got cliffs all over the North Shore and around town.”

Over the years, rock climbing has steadily grown at UMD and elsewhere.

Some of the reasons for the change in attitude is due to an abundance of climbing walls at places such as malls, high schools and stores, among other places, Webster said.

The wall at UMD is not only for students, but community members as well.

“We get a mix,” Webster said. “For a long time I had a volunteer from the community (helping with the program). She was in her 50s. So everyone from her down to kids as young as 3 have come and climbed.”

To find out more information about different climbing destinations in the area, visit www.mountainproject.com.  Kaija is the daughter of Margaret and Dan Webster of Rural Wright. MN.

Our sympathy to the family of Helen Marie Tveit, 78, of Floodwood who died on November 16, 2007.  Helen’s husband, Arnold was my mother’s 1st cousin so our family knew her well.  Helen was very active in the community and will be missed by all who knew her.  Her funeral was held on November 20th, at Hope Lutheran Church in Floodwood, MN.

There will be an “Open House” Wedding Reception for Burhan and Amanda (Smith) Altan at the Cromwell Pavilion on Saturday, November 24th from 2 – 5 PM.  Congratulations to the newlyweds.

The Cromwell-Wright American Legion Auxiliary will hold their Holiday meeting (pot luck) at the home of Lindsay Lally on Monday, December 10th at 12:00 Noon.  Bring a small $5-$6 gift for the exchange and a couple of inexpensive gifts for the swap game.  See you there!

The Forest Hill Cemetery Association will create personalized luminary bags for the December 8th evening service at the Pavilion again this year.  To have your loved ones’ names included please contact Carolyn Krogh 310-8357 or 644-3670 or Sheryl Smith 644-3927.  A donation of $1 per name would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

Please put December 5th - 6:30 PM on your busy December Calendars as that is the night of the Annual Bethlehem Lutheran Ladies Christmas get-together.  Ulla Suhonen will be the guest speaker and there will be other forms of entertainment, too.  Bring a table favor to exchange and also goodies for the Pot Luck Coffee and goodies table.  This will take place at church.  Please feel free to bring a guest.

Remember to bake some homemade goodies for the Cookie Packing day on December 15th 9 AM at the church, too.

The Mary & Martha Society Christmas party at St. John’s will be on December 6th at 2:30PM, at the church. Everyone is welcome!

“The Best of the Past” is the title of the 20th Annual Christmas Concert presented by the Grace Lutheran Church Choir and the McGregor Area Community Singers will take place on Sunday December 9, at 3 PM at Grace Lutheran Church and again on December 14th at 7 PM at the Holy Family Catholic Church in McGregor.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

You are invited to “Come To The Inn” on Saturday, December 15th at 5PM or 7 PM as the Bethany Lutheran Church of Cromwell presents the “Christmas Story”.  This is a holiday dinner at 5 or 7 PM.  Reservations are needed in advance so call Deb at 644-3780 or Julie at 644-3956.

The Cromwell-Wright School Yearbooks (Cromwellians) will be going on sale as of November 26th.  Prices are $40.00.  Call the school or stop in to order yours before they are all gone.

Did you know that the Area Clothing Depot is now open on Thursdays from 10 – 3.  This is an additional day so try to stop in and check them out.

Many, many students were honored at the Fall Sports Pot Luck Event held at the school last week.  Thanks athletes for making the fall so exciting for your family and fans.  You are the greatest!

That’s all the news from Lake Getoutandstartyourshopping and Hello to the coaches of all the fall sports teams.