Wright / Cromwell News

11/12/2007

Wright / Cromwell News by Jennie K. Hanson November 12, 2007

Babies, babies everywhere!  That’s what it was like on Saturday, November 10th at the home of Mark and Linda Dahlman.  There were 5 children under the age of 22 months in the house as the Dahlman’s grandchildren were all home for a few hours.  They included Mateo, 22 months, and Adan Luna, 5 months, sons of Angela (Dahlman) and Eddie Luna, Kieriahna Goodin, Alexis Obando and Jeremiah 9 months, Linda’s cousin Nicki’s son.

Kieriahna Lalaith Goodin was born to Suzanne (Dahlman) and Lucas Goodin on October 31, 2007 at the Cloquet Community Hospital.  She was 7 lb 10 1/2 ounces and 19 ½ inches long.  Her grandparents are Carol and Keith Laine, and Mark and Linda Dahlman.  Her Great Grandparents are Shirley and Ron Goodin and Thelma Johnson.

Alexis Joy Obando was born on October 25, 2007 to Rosalyn (Dahlman) and Fabio Obando in Mpls, MN.  She was 7 lb 10 oz and 22 inches long.  Her grandparents are Marielos Calva, Jorge Obando, and Mark and Linda Dahlman.  Her Great grandparents are Brigida Alfaro, Carmer Calva, Flor Ulloa, Edgar Obando, and Thelma Johnson.

Adan Ricardo was born on May 30, 2007 to Eduardo and Angela (Dahlman) Sandoval-Luna.  His big brother, Mateo Allan was born on January 4, 2006.

I got an email from Betsy Benson Karkinen and she writes:  “Life is good!  I have lived in Hoyt Lakes since we moved in 1987.  I’m married to Jim Karkinen.  We have 2 children, Samantha who is a senior and Gus who is in 6th grade.  They keep us busy running with sports and school events!  We spend our free time (what little we have once Gus starts hockey J) in the outdoors.  Jason and his wife Cheryl have a daughter, Chloe, who is in kindergarten.  They also live in Hoyt Lakes.  We just had a get-together with mom and dad for Matt’s 60th Birthday.  They had just recently returned from a vacation to Branson, MO.  They had a wonderful time!”

Come celebrate the marriage of Burhan and Amanda (Smith) Altan on November 24, 2007 at the Cromwell Pavilion from 2-4. Amanda is the daughter of Kay and Bill Smith of Cromwell.

Bell ringers are needed at the Cloquet Wal-Mart so if you or your group is interested, please call 218-879-1693 extension 10.  I’m sure your help would be appreciated.  Some of the exchange students form the area will also be bell-ringers, too.

Isabella Rose was born to Sherry (Kedrowski) and David Mitchell on November 1, 2007 in California.  She was 6 lbs-10 oz. and 20 inches long.  Her grandparents are Linda and Dick Kedrowski and Karen and David Mitchell.

Dean Maki, son of Franklin and Ellen Maki of Forest Lake is now serving as a managing director and chief U. S. economist at Barclays Capital, based in New York City.  Dean is responsible for analyzing and forecasting the U. S. economy and monetary and fiscal policy.  Dean and his wife, Judy and children, Alina and Ari, live in Rye NY.

Our sympathy to Laura Simi and family of Cromwell, MN on the recent death of her father, Harold Joseph Crotteau, 84, on November 3, 2007, of Cloquet, Mn.

The Rev. Robert G. Esbjornson, 89, died on October 27, 2007 in St. Peter, MN.  A memorial service was held for him on November 1, 2007 in St. Peter.  Bob was a long time professor of religion at Gustavus Adolphus College.  Bob’s connection to the Wright area was through his late step-mother Anna Dahlin Esbjornson.  Bob, a 1937 graduate of Cromwell High School was highly thought of in this area by those who knew him.

Vernon Harp, 95, is getting Home Health Care as his health is failing.  Vernon and Leone just celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on November 9th.  You can send cards of encouragement or anniversary wishes to 312 7th St, Windom, MN, 56101.

Cards can also be sent to Art and Mary Aho at 850 2nd St NW Aitkin, MN 56431 at the Aicota Care Center.  Please keep all our nursing home residents with thoughts, prayers, visits and cards.

Pennie Manty is recuperating from triple by-pass surgery in the Cloquet Sunnyside Care Facility.  Get well to her!

Have you ever been to Bentleyville?  Well, if you haven’t, it’s a well worthwhile adventure to take with your family.  Bentleyville is a Free Community Event at the corner of Crosby Rd and Morris Thomas Rd just east of HWY 33 North of Cloquet.  There are over 600 lighted snowflakes, 1,200 amps of power are used to light it up, over 4,000 extension cords are used, and hundreds of lighting displays.  There is also free hot chocolate, Apple Cider, and supplies for making som-mores.  Santa is there from 5 – 10 PM every night they are open which is November 22 – Dec. 29th.  Donations to the Salvation Army Food Shelf are encouraged and last year they collected over 9,000 pounds of food.  Just go to http://www.bentleyvilleUSA.com for special programs and pictures.

Did you know that the Pandemic Flu of 1918 took more than 3 times as many lives as did World War I?  There were 50 million deaths due to the flu compared to 16 million in the war.  Over 12,000 died in Minnesota during this epidemic.  This hit my family as my grandfather, Edwin Dahlman, died of the flu in November of 1918 after fighting the fires that went through the Cromwell area in October of 1918.  I wonder how different things would have been if he had lived.  I’m sure I wouldn’t be here writing this news if he had lived.  I probably wouldn’t even have been born.  Something to think about isn’t it??

There will be NO SCHOOL on November 22nd and 23rd for Thanksgiving Break and there will be an early dismissal on the 21st.  No After School Program on the 21st either.

You are invited to “Come to the Inn” on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at Bethany Lutheran Church of Cromwell as they present the “Christmas Story” along with a Holiday Dinner from 5 – 7 PM.  You choose the time that works best for your family.  Dinner will include Pork Tenderloin Medallions, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Cranberry Salad, French Bread, Salad, Vegetable and Dessert and Beverage.  Seating is limited so buy your tickets early.  $10.00 per person – under 6 is free.  Tickets are available by calling Deb at 644-3780 or Julie at 644-3956.  Deadline to purchase tickets is December 9th.

That’s all the news from Lake OnlyfortydaystillChristmas and Hello to all the Earlybird Christmas Shoppers.  As for me I haven’t even started yet!