Wright News

07/16/2006

Wright News by Jennie K. Hanson

Boy, this past weekend was a busy one. First off there were all the Wrong Days events and then all the hot, and I mean really hot weather. But no matter how hot we have it here, it can’t be as hot as our soldiers have it in Iraq. So, every time I hear someone say how hot it is, I remind them of our soldiers and they don’t seem to think it’s so bad here after all.

Olivia Warpula was crowned the 2006 Wrong Days in Wright Queen. Her sister Emily, who was last year’s queen, crowned her. Olivia sold over 500 buttons this year and all 5 candidates together sold over 1,900 buttons. Great job gals. Wyatt Jordan, son of Jesse and Crystal was the crown bearer, and Emma Hoover, daughter of Mindy and Jeromy was the flower girl. Karla Olson was in charge of the coronation activities.

This year’s Talent Show was better than ever at Wrong Days. Thanks to Sue Saarem, we had a piano accompanist. She played for Chelsea Thompson of Floodwood, who sang “Only Hope”, and for Amanda Baker, also of Floodwood, who sang “Tomorrow” and “Maybe”, songs from the musical, “Annie.”

Also, on the program were Katelyn, Jessica, and Lindsay Schatz, daughters of Blaine and Jody who did their dance routine called, “Barbie Mix”.

Opening and closing out the program were the trio called “Morning Joy” made up of Kathleen Entner, Deb Switzer, and Sue Saarem. This was also their farewell performance as Sue is moving to Wisconsin August 1st. Morning Joy also did a full concert at the church in Wright on Saturday during Wrong Days.

A donation was taken up at WD for our local wounded soldier, Brian Saaristo, of Wright. Brian is in Walter Reed in DC. His wife and kids are also there with him. His wife is so thankful his injuries weren’t any worse than they are. Now she said when he gets up in the morning, he will have to remember to put on his feet before putting on his shoes. What a great attitude for such a terrific loss. There are donation cans placed around the area for Brian and his family if you wish to participate in helping this deserving soldier. Please keep Brian, Cheryl and their kids in your prayers.

After having a couple of months off over the busy summer the Cromwell Sno-Gophers will be holding a Potluck Picnic at 3 PM on July 22nd, at John and Karen Hafner’s on Eagle Lake. John and Karen are Chairpersons (644-1088) and all members are needed to help with tables and clean up. Please bring your own lawn chairs.

Erv Pettit will have a well-deserved Retirement Party at his home in Cloquet at 39 9th St. on August 5, 1 - 5 PM. Everyone is invited to attend and wish him well in the future. Special note to the Class of 1963 - Please try to be there around 2 PM for an informal Class Reunion. Erv was in the class of “63, but he is also in a “Class by himself!” What a great guy!

The Co-op Store will be holding their Annual Meeting on August 10th at the Senior Citizen’s Building in Wright at 7 PM. The Wright Co-op is probably the only one left in all of Northern Minnesota. If you know of any others, would you please let me know? Thanks.

Don’t forget that St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wright will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary on August 20th. Call Linda Lehti at 357-2641 for details and to sign up for the dinner at noon.

Last week I did something I never thought I would ever do! I put $51.51 worth of gas in my van. I know that’s not the highest price I will ever pay, but it sure was a shock to the system. I really feel sorry for the people who have to fill their tank everyday or every other day just to get to work! I talked to a construction worker who puts $90.00 in his work truck every other day. Wow! Where will it stop?

Even with the high gas prices, people sure don’t seem to stop doing any driving. The highways are full. I guess gas will keep going up as long as people keep traveling and there is gas to buy.

Pastor Matt will be celebrating his last church service in Wright (9AM) and Cromwell (10:30 AM) on July 30th. Please feel free to come to these services and wish Sue and him well on their new calling. There will be Farewell Parties held after each service.

Vacation Bible School will begin on July 31st at 9 - noon at Bethany Lutheran in Cromwell. Please sign up the kids and then enjoy the week. Remember the church is air-conditioned. Helpers are also needed. Call LoriJeanne at 644-1100.

When is Jeremy Adelsgruber’s Grad Party? Please let me know so I can get it in the news.

A Farewell Party/Get together was held at Lindsay Lally’s on Wednesday, July 19th for the teaching staff who are leaving the school this year.

Our Post Master, Kathy, is out for a few weeks as she had surgery on July 11th. We wish her a speedy recovery.

Barb and Russ Hart took a trip to Itasca State Park and walked in the headwaters of the Mississippi. Russ had never been there before. On the way back they stayed at the Cooper Hotel, that’s their daughter Jody and Craig’s home in St. Cloud.

By the way, Russ’s back is better after spending at least a month in lots of pain and agony.

Congratulations to Geri Pfisthner and Ken Lind who were married on July 3rd, 2006.

Bob and I attended the 1955-1956 Class Reunion at the Fireside on Saturday, July 15th. More about that next week after the pictures are developed.

If there were other area reunions, please let me know. I know that some of the classes are getting together every year. I think Aurelia Hemmila’s class had a reunion, too.

Household Hint: Don’t discard that ballpoint pen just because it won’t write until you try this. Light a match and heat the ballpoint. Now see if that doesn’t restore the flow of ink. Most of the time, it will.

That’s all the news from Lake Trytostaycool and Hello and Farewell to all our school staff who will be leaving us for new adventures in your lives. Good Luck and stay in touch!