Wright/Cromwell News

04/28/2008

Wright/Cromwell News by Jennie K. Hanson April 28, 2008

Robert Dahl, Danny Nyberg, David Dahl, Justin and Gabe Goranson, Danny Olesiak, Joe and Dusty Rahja, Jeremy Axtell, Quinn Arro, and Travis Smith raised $940 and took 2nd place in a basketball tournament this past weekend during a cancer fund-raising benefit in honor of Mrs. Diane Brumwell, mother of former teacher from Cromwell (Stephanie Brumwell), and Ryan and Jason, former roommates of Danny Nyberg.  There were 12 teams in the tournament, along with a silent auction, etc. with 100% of proceeds going to the benefit.

The Wright Public Cemetery will be having their annual cleanup day on Saturday, May 3 starting around 9 a.m. Potluck will follow clean up at Bethlehem.

Peter Lloyd Martwig, 69, formerly of Cromwell, Mn died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN on April 19, 2008.  So to his wife Janice of 44 years, his children, Kurt and Tina Martwig, Lisa and John Thompson, and Paula Martwig; his grandchildren; his sister Georgia Byrd; his stepmother, Alice Martwig; and his cousins from the Cromwell area; Judy Weimer Koivisto and Billy Weimer, we say a fond farewell to Pete.  He will be missed by those who knew him.  He was a member of the Class of ’57 and helped his classmates celebrate their 50th Class Reunion last summer!

BETHLEHEM MOTHER-DAUGHTER TEA AND LUNCHEON

The Annual Mother-Daughter Tea and Luncheon will be held on Saturday, May 10th at 1:30 PM at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright, MN. Our special guest speaker will be well-known author and speaker: Eileen Keen from McGregor, MN.  Her theme will be “The Rose”.  Eileen has a very special way with words and has a keen wit.  She is truly an enjoyable lady and speaker.  There will also be several other special readings and musical numbers for your enjoyment.

All area mothers and daughters are welcome to attend and even if you have to come by yourself, please feel welcome to attend.

There will be a Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 10, 8-11AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wright. Supplemental funds from Thrivent have been applied for.

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH YOUR SPECIAL FEDERAL REBATE CHECK?

With the high cost of running our churches, please consider giving 10 percent of your special rebate to your local church.  We all need to thank God for our blessings and this is just one idea for giving thanks for these special blessings.  If everyone gave 10% of this rebate, it would make a huge difference in our finances.

CRISIS CENTER NEEDS:  the Carlton county Crisis Center in Cloquet could use a little help.  They are in need of motel soaps, shampoos, and lotions; also, socks, tee-shirts, sweat pants and sweatshirts (large sizes), toothpaste, deodorants, tissue, combs, quilts, and especially disposable diapers in all sizes.  These items can be dropped off at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and labeled for Crisis Shelter.  I will make sure they get time.  Thanks.

Gas Prices are going down?  Can you believe that?  Well to make myself feel better about prices, I figure that gas is now only 88 cents a quart!  For some reason that sounds better than $3.50 a gallon.  Yesterday we had to fill our propane tank and that cost us over $700.00.  Since we use propane for our hot water heater, range and some heat, this is also a very big expense.  I guess we’ll soon be living in a box at this rate. How will those with minimum wage jobs make it?  They won’t even be able to afford to drive to work.  Let’s hope things improve soon.

I did get a little information from Darrell Johnson on the Lowe Family.  He thinks they used to live near Tamarack and were related to Mrs. Nels Dam.  There was a Chester Lowe and he died a few years ago.  Does anyone remember anything about this family?

There was a wonderful family concert at Bethany Lutheran on April 27th.  This family was so inspiring and well received.  If you get a chance to attend any of these concerts in the area, they are surely well worth going to.

Adan Ricardo Sandoval-Luna and Austin Michael Leland were baptized at Bethany Lutheran on April 27, 2008.  Adan is the son of Angela and Eduardo Sandoval-Luna and his sponsors are Fabio and Rosalyn Dahlman.  Austin’s parents are Michelle and Michael Leland and his sponsors are Mary Leland and Carl Switzer.  May God Bless these newly baptized children.  An Open House was held for Adan at the home of Mark and Linda Dahlman.  Many friends and relatives attended.

The Forest Hill Cemetery Association of Cromwell will hold their annual clean-up day on Saturday, May 10 beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Please join us, bring your tools and some energy and we can get the job done, lickety split!  In case of bad weather, our alternate date will be Saturday, May 17.  See you there!

We all know that the loon is the state bird of Minnesota, but some folks say it’s the mosquito.  Well, in Las Vegas, they also have a slang state bird.  Because of all the building that’s going on out there all the time, they say those huge constructions cranes are their state bird.  So if you ask what’s the state bird of Nevada, folks will kiddingly say the “crane”!  Does anyone know the official one?

I’ll close with a quote that I like.  “When two lives touch, they can never be completely separated”.  And an interesting question: What is the only thing a man can give away and still keep?  Answer:  Your Word!  Oh, there must be others like your smile, etc.

That’s all the news from Lake Welcomebacksnowbirds and Hello to the friends and family of Pete Martwig.  Have a great week!