Wright News

06/29/2005

Wright News by Jennie K. Hanson June 29, 2005

Welcome summer.  Now, the days will be getting shorter till December, but that doesn’t seem to matter because it’s summer and the kids are home and all is well with the world.  I’ve spent some time at the public beach in Cromwell on Island Lake and it seems that the kids and adults that are there are sure enjoying some relaxing time.  With our busy lives, it is so important to get some time to relax by the beach.

The children of Russ and Barb Hart will be hosting an Open House in their honor on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, July 9th, 2005 from 1 - 4 PM at the Cromwell Pavilion.  All family, friends, and neighbors are invited to help them celebrate this special day.

The next BIG EVENT in Wright will be the 40th Annual Wrong Days in Wright on July 15 -17th.  This year, as in the past years, there will be Fireworks on Friday evening, Kids Tractor Pull, steak fry and the pie social.  On Saturday, there will be the parade, smorgasbord, arts and crafts, Flea Markets, special music at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in the afternoon, ball tournaments, horseshoe tournaments, class reunions, a dance and the other usual events.  Buttons and raffle tickets are available at area businesses. Look for posters in area businesses for all the details Then on Sunday, attend the church service of your choice in the morning and then come to the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Beseman Township at the Big Top, 1-4 PM.  The township will provide the food.  Please bring your old photos and stories of the township and call your friends and relatives to attend if they ever lived in Beseman.  You don‚t have to be a resident or former resident to attend either.  Everyone is welcome!

There is a special invitation to all the former Kings and Queens of Wrong Days to ride or walk in the parade, or to be at WD on Saturday.

Remember to bring your Wrong Days memorabilia for display.  The person with the most will receive a prize.

The Cromwell Class of 1956 will be meeting at Wrong Days in the Big Top at 1 PM to plan their 50th Class Reunion for next summer.

Angel Pylka had a nice group of folks attending her graduation party at her dad’s cabin on Cromwell Lake on June 25th.  Angel is to be congratulated for a fine high school career and will now pursue a career in medicine.

Ray Lally received a Thank You letter for his efforts in coordinating the Cromwell Community Blood Drive on June 15th.  There were 33 people who registered and 27 were able to give blood.  As one unit of blood can help as many as three people, 81 patients could be benefiting from the units collected in Cromwell.

Each week, Memorial Blood Centers need more than 2,100 donors to adequately supply blood in area hospitals.  Since less than 7% of the population donates blood on a regular basis, the donations from our area are vital.

Ray wants to thank everyone who participated this year as it couldn’t be done without you and you know who you are.

The next WELCA meeting will be at Bethlehem Lutheran on July 6th at 7 PM. They will be planning for the Pie Sale at Wrong Days for Friday, July 15th along with other business and reports.

Austan John Orvedahl was baptized at Bethany Lutheran in Cromwell on June 19th.  Parents are Matt and McKenzie Orvedahl and his sponsors are Angela Orvedahl and Tim Smith.

Also baptized recently was Kaleb Gregory Anderson, son of Greg and Jennifer Anderson.

This is quite a year for milestone birthdays in our family.  My sister Margaret turned 65 on July 1st, brother Glen turned 62 on June 2, I will be 60 on August 31st and brother John turned 55 on April 18th.  Our brother Mark has the only odd birthday as he turned 51 on April 19th, but his wife Linda turned 50 on January 27th.

I led the church services at the Tamarack Presbyterian Church on July 3rd and will be there again on July 24th.  Visitors are always welcome to attend at the 11 AM service.

By the time you read this, the 229th 4th of July will already be celebrated, but just to let you know I hope your holiday was safe and fun.  Keep those flags flying and show your support for our country and our Troop’s in harm’s way.

That’s all the news from Lake GodBlessAmerica and Hello to all the families of our military.