Wright News

11/13/2006

Wright News by Jennie K. Hanson 357-2385 November 13,2006

Congratulations to Jordan Smith of Cromwell and Sarah Chasson of Floodwood who went to State in Cross Country on November 4, 2006.  These two fine young people were great representatives of our area.  Also Thanks to Coach K for all your help with our whole C-C Team.

Congratulations to the Cromwell-Wright Football Team on their win over MIB in a very close, well fought out game.  Because of the win, Cromwell-Wright School will be closed on Friday, November 17th so folks can go to the game at the Metro-Dome.  The game will be at 8 AM, so stay up all night or go to bed early and get up and go support our team. Best of Luck to our guys and their coaches in Mpls.!

There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday and Friday the 23rd and 24th for Thanksgiving.  There will also be early dismissal on Wednesday, November 22nd.

Girl’s Basketball practice began on November 13th.  Wow, where do the seasons go??  Their first game will be on November 28th at Cherry and the first home game will be on December 1st Vs. Cook.  Games will be at 5:45 and 7:30 unless otherwise announced. There are full schedules at the school if you need one.

Gladys Clark was one of our former Basketball stars back in the 1930’s and she always shows an interest in the girl’s and boy’s sports.

The Cromwellians are now on sale at the school.  They are $35.00 if ordered before December 1st.  Call Mr. Berthiaume at 644-3716, ext. 3100 between 2:15 - 3:45 PM, to order.

Congratulations to Mason Hansen and Stephanie Schmidt who were married on September 3, 2006 in Gatlinberg, Tennessee.  A Wedding Reception will be held for them on Saturday, November 25th at Bethlehem Lutheran Church from 2 - 4 PM.  Everyone is welcome to attend. Mason and Stephanie are both stationed at Goose Creek Navel Base in South Carolina where Mason is teaching at the Navel Base.

Former Cromwell-Wright graduate, Jon Sloan is teaching at The City, Inc. School for the next 2 quarters.  Jon is still busy with Tae Kwon Do, and is taking classes in Haidong Gumdo, a Korean sword art.  He is also staying on track to test for his 5th Degree Black Belt in May of 2008.  His wife, Jan is busy at Cargill, the fabric shop, and helping out with costumes for the church Christmas program.  She’s also taking a class in multimedia for her Graphic Design class.

Jon and Jan celebrated their 1st Wedding Anniversary quietly as Jon strained his voice at a Tae Kwon Do Tournament the day before and couldn’t get three sentences out without straining his voice.  I guess he had to just whisper “sweet nothings” into Jan’s ear on their anniversary.  Jon and Jan hope to be up in this area for the Christmas Holidays.

Mike Thom is in a “Hurry up and wait” mode as far as his deployment to Iraq is concerned.  He is supposed to stay in Florida for a while, so will just have to wait and see what his orders are after the election.  I’m sure he and his parents, Wayne and Liz, are also anxious about his deployment.

Craig Frieremuth is now in Iraq so we need to keep him in our thoughts and prayers, too.

Our sympathy to the Family of Millie Lindquist on her recent death.  A Memorial Service will be held for her at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 3 PM.

The Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell is having their Annual Bazaar and Auction on Sunday, November 19th starting at 6 PM for Browse and Buy and Auction to start at 7 PM.  There will be No White Elephant Items this year. But there will be homemade pie!  This year’s auctioneers are the Switzer Brothers, Bill and Rob. It’s great to see that the auctioning stays in the family, guys!

The Villa Vista wishes to announce that their Annual Christmas Family Night will be on Sunday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM.  All residents’ family, friends and anyone who wishes is welcome to attend this great way to get the Christmas Season started.

The Annual Christmas Party and Installation of Officers for the Women of Bethlehem Lutheran in Wright will be on Wednesday, December 6th at 6:30 PM. Guests are welcome for this event.  Irene Bolstad will be doing the entertainment.

Just got an email from Pastor Matt and Sue Saarem and they wish to report that Sue’s mother is doing well in the nursing home.  She hasn’t had any more spasms that had caused her so much trouble.  The Saarem’s are also pleased with their new home even if they have a few boxes left to take care of.  The curtains are up and guests are welcome!

Sue’s brother Steve is healing well from his recent knee replacement surgery, but has lots of therapy.

It’s over!  That is the election activities for another few months.  I’m sure the presidential campaign will be getting underway very soon, though. Were there more election ads this year, or were we more aware of them? Maybe it was just that they were more critical of the opposition.  Mud Slinging has become a new art.

Happy Belated Birthday to Hilda Nivila of the Villa Vista, who turned 90 on November 7th.  Joan Mapes will celebrate her birthday on November 27th and Sonja Eggerdahl on the 30th.  Cards are always welcome for the residents of the Villa.  Remember them at Christmas, too.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought I’d include my favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipe.

Pumpkin Pie

• 2 - 9” deep dish pie crusts - I make mine from the recipe on the box of lard.
• 1 - 29 oz. Can of pumpkin
• 6 - eggs slightly beaten
• 1 and 1/2 - cups Light Brown Sugar
• 1/2 - cup granulated sugar
• 1 - teaspoon salt
• 2 - teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 - teaspoon each of Cloves, nutmeg, and ginger
• 1 and 1/2 - cups milk
• 1/2 - cup whipping cream

Prepare 2 pie crusts, Combine eggs, sugar, salt and spices and beat well. Blend in pumpkin. Add milk/cream beat well. Pour into pastry lined pie pan. Bake in a hot oven at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, then reduce heat and bake at 350 Degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.  Pie is done when knife or toothpick, inserted in center, comes our clean.

The Mini Bus Schedule is November 24th to Duluth and November 16th to Cloquet.  Call Edna Samuelson to sign up the day before if you are planning on going.

Don’t forget to donate to the Area Food Shelf.  Just drop your items off at the area stores, or call Sherrie Fisher for more info.

A group of gals and guys from Floodwood and myself went to Fitger’s in Duluth on the 12th for their Sunday Brunch and the play; “How to Talk Minnesotan”.  We left Floodwood on the Arrowhead Mini Bus about 11 AM and returned at 4:30 or so.  You betcha we had a good time!  This play is fun to see and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.  Whatever!

The PTA is planning a Cookie Walk Fundraiser.  They need volunteers to bake and donate cookies for this event.  Please call Mary Rose Varo at 644-0920 or Jeanne Weimer at 644-3953 if you can help out.  No details on when the Cookie Walk will be yet.

I hope all the hunters had good luck this year.  Now, the deer can rest for awhile.

That’s all the news from Lake Freshsnowontheground and Hello to Smith and Casson.