Wright News

01/15/2007

Wright News by Jennie K. Hanson 1-15-07

Good morning or Good Afternoon.  I get my mail in the afternoon, but some of you must get yours in the morning.  So, I hope you have a great day. Our community was again shocked to hear of the untimely death of Deanna Clark of Cromwell.  She died on Saturday, January 13, 2007.  Her death will be a big blow to her family and friends.  Funeral arrangements are pending. Ellen Resso, of the Villa Vista also died this past weekend.  She was 99 years old and is the sister of Leonard and Art Aho.  Her funeral will be next week.

According to Carolyn Krogh, spring is just around the corner.  With that in mind, the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days will be in the Cromwell-Wright area during the week of March 5-9.  Daffodils will be sold in bunches for $8.00 and anyone who wants them should order them by February 9th.  In addition to daffodils, you can get a specially designed Boyd’s Bear and a bunch of daffodils for a donation of $25.00.  Call Carolyn at 644-3670 to pre-order.

There will be a very special Birthday Party at the Villa Vista on Wednesday, January 24th at 2 PM for the residents who are in their 90’s or will turn 90 this year.  There are over 30 residents in their 90’s now, although they just lost Ellen Resso, age 99 and Wally Strand 97.  Those included are Gladys Clark, Lillian Seymore, William Ruska, Hazel Riggs, Elizabeth Hanson, Catherine Ruzyniski, Albert “Perk” Peterson, Mary Speece, Earl Riggs, Esther Broadway, Esther McGuire, Mary McAllister, Harry Seppanen, Dora Huhta, Henry Maki, Ann Vorderbruggen, 103, George Balsness, Ed Granlund, Vienna Letty, Tyne Plotnik, Hilda Nivala, EdwardHeikkila, Sonja Egerdahl, Juanita Larsen, Helen Maki, and Doris Collman. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THESE WONDERFUL FOLKS!  And Please try to come to the party to wish them all well.

Heather Maki of Cromwell was one of 13 students chosen for the McNair Scholars Program at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.  This program was established nationwide in 1986.  Students in the program work with faculty mentors to select and carry out a research project.  Intensive workshops and Graduate Record Examinations preparation classes are held over the summer, with the research papers completed in early August.

A beautiful Memorial service was held for Steven Lukanen on January 10, 2007.  There were over a hundred folks in attendance.  Songs and tributes were given by Ebba Hedin, Ramona Harp, Lindsay and Ray Lally, Rod Walli and others.  Steve will long be remembered in this community for his very uniqueness.  He was brilliant!

Don’t forget the snowmobile Vintage Run in Tamarack on January 27th and the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 28th at 10:30 AM.  Note time change!

Please keep our local servicemen and women in your thoughts and prayers. They are Kristin Ceccardi Allen, Miles Beckner, Brandon and Rebecca Burns, David Chambers, Leslie Crist, Craig Freiermuth, Mason Hansen, Michael Heikkila, Levi Kasberg, Robert Kedrowski, Sherry Kedrowski, Kyle Johnson, Robbie Larson, Jason Pylka, Dustin Rinta, Seth, Trent, and Trace Mowers, Robyn Olbekson, Cory Schleret, Logan Shiflett, and Mike Thom.  If you know of others, please, please let me know by calling at 357-2385 or emailing me at
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That’s all the news from Lake Rememberourtroops and Hello to all the grieving families of our area.