Wright News

09/07/2005

Wright News by Jennie K. Hanson September 7, 2005

With school back in session, the fall activities are well underway.  Our football team started out well with a big win over MIB last week and now will face Albrook on the 9th and McGregor on the 16th at home.

Congratulations to the Cross Country Team on a great race at the last meet.

Kyle Smith took 1st place in the 7th and 8th race and Ben Scharnberg (our Floodwood teammate) took 4th in the varsity race.  Every one ran great. Since Floodwood does not have a Cross Country team, a couple of kids have joined our team.

Remember that Open Library begins on September 12th.  The hours will remain the same as last year.  M-Th, 3:30 - 5:30 PM.

School pictures will be taken on Thursday, September 15th starting at 8:30 AM.  Preschool pictures will be taken at noon.

Have you been saving those milk caps, soup labels, and pop tabs, etc. for the school?  Well, you can start turning them in now. Thanks in advance.

Heather Maki of Cromwell, daughter of Charlie and Pam is the recipient of the Swenson Foundation’s chemistry scholarship for the University of Wisconsin-Superior.  The Swenson Foundation scholarship is a full tuition, fees, and books scholarship that is renewable for four years.  Wow, that is really great for one of our school’s alumni. It goes to show that our school is doing a great job for our students who really apply themselves.

Jackie Bloemendaal, daughter of Joan and Dave has graduated from college with a B. S. in Applied Math in just 3 years.  She said she got her love for math from her teachers and especially from Mr. Bill and Mr. Koenig.  She will be honored with a family party at her parent’s home on September 18th. Congratulations, Jackie!  Job well done!

Sara Lind, daughter of Carrie and Wayne, attended the Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) program for freshman and transfer students at Bemidji State University in July.  Sara is a freshman.  SOAR is a day-long orientation program that gives students the opportunity to meet individually with an academic advisor, undergo academic assessment, evaluate class placement recommendations, identify university academic expectations, be involved in small group discussions focusing on residential campus life and register for fall classes.

By the time you read this, the Harvest Fest will be over, but the memories will last a lot longer.

Speaking of memories, I will remember for a long time my 60th Birthday party on Labor Day.  This was also shared with my grandson, Justin LeBlanc, from Cloquet, and son Curtis Hanson, from Honolulu, Hawaii, as they both graduated from high school and college recently.  There were many family and friends that attended and we all appreciated their joining us at the church.

My brother John Dahlman and wife Mary were here from Denver, Colorado, sister Margaret Taylor and husband Howard came from Midway township, and also brother Mark and Linda from Wright, Aunt Irene Bolstad, along with so many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and family.  I want to thank those who helped in the kitchen, especially Margaret Webster, Marilyn Schultz and Sharon Lake.  It’s nice to know that I have so many friends.  So, thank you all who came, gave gifts, and or helped out in any way.  You are really appreciated.

Our son, Curtis was home for a brief visit from September 4 - 11th.  We picked him up in Mpls. on the 4th and his cousin, Rozzie and her husband Fabio Obando brought him back to the airport on the 11th.  It sure was great to have him home with us.  He is now working for a by-weekly newspaper in Honolulu doing their Web Page and their on-line advertisements.

Our sympathy to the family of Leonard Eugene Finnila at age 75 years, 11 month and 25 days, of Wright, MN, who died on August 28, 2005 at his home in rural Prairie Lake Township with his family by his side.  He was born on September 4, 1929 to Oscar and Dekla (Oja) Finnila.  He just made his 50th Wedding Anniversary by one day, as he and Donna were married on August 27, 1955.  His funeral was held on September 1, 2005 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Henry Koopman officiating.  Music was by Sue Jobe. So to his wife Donna, sons, Dale of NY, David (Luann) of Burnsville, Calvin of Wright, and Ronald (Nancy) of Northfield and daughter Elaine (George) Hatfield of Fremont, CA and his 6 grandchildren, and brother Allan Finnila, may your memories of Leonard be only great ones.  He will be missed by you all.

On Friday, September 16th the 3rd and 4th graders will be going to Aitkin, MN for the annual Festival of Adventures and William Aitkin Fur Post Rendezvous.  This is a wonderful day of events and displays for our students.  I have attended several times and would encourage everyone to go to this event.  It is also open to the public on the 17th and 18th.

The Bethlehem/Bethany Lutheran Shine 24/7 Youth Group will be starting there fall and winter program on Wednesday, September 8th.  They will be meeting every Wednesday from 5 - 6:45 PM.  This year the youth will be divided up into teams and each team will be responsible for specific parts of the group.  Such as meals planning, devotions, clean up, etc. if you have youth ages 5th - 12th grades, please encourage them to join or at least attend when they can.  Call Peggy Olson or Joey Anderson if you have questions, or if you would like to help them with this very worthwhile group.

The Carlton County Retired Educators will be meeting at the Little Hanging Horn Village near Barnum on Tuesday, September 13th at 11:30 AM.  They will be served an authentic French meal and then tour the grounds of the Village with the owner and chef.

The Kids Plus After School Program will resume on Monday, September 12th right after school on Mondays-Thursdays. Registration forms are available at the school.  For your child’s safety, they must be picked up from the After School program classroom.  They are also looking for donations of cash or other supplies such as glue, craft supplies, paper plates, napkins, paper towels, 100% juices, and peanut putter.  If you have any left over craft supplies that you think would come in handy to the program, just bring them to the school and drop them off.  Thanks in advance!  Volunteers are also welcomed.

Sunday school has resumed at St. John’s Lutheran at the 9:30 AM time.  Their church services are at 10:30 AM.  Sunday school will resume at Bethlehem Lutheran in Wright on Sunday, September 25th at 9 AM.  New kids ages 4 years to 7th Graders are welcome to attend.  Also volunteers are welcome to help, too.

Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend the 50th Wedding Anniversary party for Earl and Marlene Almquist on Saturday, September 17th, 2 - 5 PM at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell.  Congratulations to this fine couple.

Ted Youker will be doing the worship service at Bethlehem Lutheran in Wright on Sunday September 18th, at 9 AM.  He will be speaking about his experiences in Africa.  He spent 3 weeks there recently and has lots to share.

That’s all the news from Lake GreattohaveCurtishome and Hello to everyone that attended or sent cards for my 60th.