Wright News

01/11/2005

by Jennie K. Hanson January 11, 2005

The real cold weather is now on its way.  Yes, we have had a lot of cold weather already, but now we are really going to get it.  But, by the time you read this it may have already come and gone, at least that’s what I hope will happen.  Now, as the days are getting longer, the warmer weather shouldn’t be far behind.  We are lucky that we aren’t getting some of the terrible weather that other parts of the country and the world are getting. Our prayers are with the people who are suffering from these weather-related tragedies.

The next dance at the Cromwell Park Pavilion will be held on January 27th from 1 - 4 PM.  The dances will continue on the 4th Thursday of the month for the rest of the year.

There were many people out to the Cromwell Pavilion on the 11th for the Sam Cook presentation.  Sam showed slides of some of his many adventures and everyone seems to really enjoy his show.  Thanks for coming, Sam!

Congratulations to Lincoln and Jeanne Hansen on the recent celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Confirmation at the Bethlehem/Bethany Lutheran Church has been moved back to Wednesdays after school at Bethany.  If you have young people interested in getting confirmed, please contact Pastor Matt at the church.

The ALPHA Course will again be offered at Bethany Lutheran Church starting on January 23rd at 6 PM.  ALPHA is a 10-session course in the basics of Christianity.  Plan to come for a delicious dinner and then the course will be explained and you will receive information so you can decide about continuing the course.  Call Pastor Matt or Jeanne Oman is you are planning on coming to the introduction dinner.

Seth and Trent Mowers and Robbie Larson visited the After School Program on December 21st, 2004 while they were home on leave.  The kids had been corresponding with the boys monthly and were very excited about their visit.

They have been stationed in Texas and are preparing to leave for Iraq. The soldiers spent an hour and a half with the kids, answering questions, passing out treats, playing foosball and showing pictures of their training.

The kids had many, many questions and the guys patiently answered everyone.  The ASP kids will continue to write to the guys and want to thank them very much for spending time with them and for all they are doing for their future. Thanks Guys!

The After School Program would like to thank the Goutermont family for the Foosball table they recently donated. The kids sure seem to be enjoying it. Other people and organizations who have donated to the ASP are the Collman Family, Heather Switzer, Geri Pfisthner, Jane Heikkila, the Kolodge Family, Ann Johnson, the Koenig Family, Missy Lind, Laurie Sulkowski, the Warpula Family, Claudia Thomas, the Randall Family and the YOT of Cromwell.  A big thank you goes out to all of these people, as the ASP would not be possible without the support of the community.  They are also in need of the following items: dry erase markers, 100% juice, nylons for craft projects, peanut butter jar lids for craft projects and any games, puzzles, Lincoln logs, craft supplies, etc.

The Cub Scouts will hold their Pack Meeting on January 20th at 6 - 7 PM at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell.  The new Cub Scout Master is Greg Eliason.

Eleanor Spicer is now living in Texas and writes that she is doing well and enjoying her new life there.  She has made several trips to Padre Island and Mexico and plans to go to Sun Lakes, Arizona in February.

Former Pastor Jim and Julie Gronbeck also send word that they are doing well and are very busy with their children’s school activities.  Matthew is a freshman at North Dakota State University majoring in engineering.  He also was working in a restaurant as head cook this past summer in Graystone.

Andrea is a junior at Battle Lake and is involved in everything.  Kristen is in the 8th grade and loves band, choir, speech, and sports.  Julie is working as a Title I teacher and also with ESL students.

The Cub Scouts went to Duluth on Saturday the 8th for the UMD Hockey game. The Bulldogs lost, but the kids and parents seemed to have a great time anyway.

I just received word that long time resident of Cromwell, Sally Parviainen passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2005.  She had been in poor health for the past year and now is at rest.  Her memorial service is planned for April 16, 2005.  I’ll try to put more details in the paper when I find them out.

Marilyn Schultz celebrated another birthday on January 8th.  She was honored with a pancake breakfast at my home on her birthday.

Well, that’s about all the news from Lake Bundleupthoselittleones , stay warm and cozy and Hello to all the area snowmobilers.