Wright News

03/05/2007

UPDATE

There will be free winter coats and sweaters given away at the Area Clothing Depot in Wright until further notice; and that while you’re at the Clothing Depot stock up on clothing, housewares and or books still all at a dollar and a half a bag, again until further notice.  Once they get moved to the new area, the $3.00 price a bag will resume except for the 1st Saturday and 1st Tuesday of the month.

WRIGHT NEWS BY JENNIE K. HANSON March 5, 2007

“In Like a Lion, out like a lamb”.  That’s the old saying about March and now it seems to be coming true.  We sure had a big storm on March 1st.  We got over a foot of snow in our area and many others got a lot more.  The drifting was the worst.  With the high winds, some places got drifts of over 5 feet high.  Did you see the pictures of Park Point in Duluth?  There were drifts and snow banks over 8 feet high.  The aerial lift bridge was even closed, isolating the Park Point residents for over 24 hours.  So, now I guess we can say we really had winter in 2007.  The TV personalities even had to stay over night in the studios for 2 nights.  All area schools were closed for 2 days, also.  I think I can safely say that this is the first time in this century that our school closed for 2 days in a row for weather related causes.

According to the school calendar, these days will be made up during Spring Break on April 2nd and 3rd, but we will have to see what the administration decides to do and look for information on the bus bulletin. I know that some folks had made plans for that week off in April, so we’ll just have to wait and see.

The next Jubilent Service will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright on Wednesday March 14th at 7 PM with Mary Rose Varo as Special Guest music/speaker.  The Soup Supper will begin at 6:00 PM.  These soup suppers and services are a wonderful way to get together with neighbors and friends.

Lenten services continue at St. John’s on Thursdays at 5:30 PM.

Many events were canceled or postponed because of the stormy weather, so watch for the next Bus bulletin for reschedules.

Our sympathy to the family of Lorraine Hemmila (Jane Heikkila’s mother). She died recently and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Daylight Savings Time will begin at 2 AM on March 11th, so turn those clocks ahead on Saturday night.  I usually turn mine during the day on Saturday so I get used to it a little more.  Daylight Savings ends on November 4th. There are only 2 states that don’t go to DST.  I think they are Arizona and Hawaii.

Here is an explanation of how and when DST began and how it continues.

History of Daylight Time in the U.S.

Although standard time in time zones was instituted in the U.S. and Canada by the railroads in 1883, it was not established in U.S. law until the Act of March 19, 1918, sometimes called the Standard Time Act. The act also established daylight saving time, a contentious idea then. Daylight saving time was repealed in 1919, but standard time in time zones remained in law. Daylight time became a local matter. It was re-established nationally early in World War II, and was continuously observed from February 9, 1942 to September 20, 1945. After the war its use varied among states and localities. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 provided standardization in the dates of beginning and end of daylight time in the U.S. but allowed for local exemptions from its observance. The act provided that daylight time begin on the last Sunday in April and end on the last Sunday in October, with the changeover to occur at 2 a.m. local time.

During the “energy crisis” years, Congress enacted earlier starting dates for daylight time. In 1974, daylight time began on January 6th and in 1975 it began on February 23rd. After those two years the starting date reverted back to the last Sunday in April. In 1986, a law was passed that shifted the starting date of daylight time to the first Sunday in April, beginning in 1987. The ending date of daylight time was not subject to such changes, and remained the last Sunday in October. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 changed both the starting and ending dates. Beginning in 2007, daylight time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Just thought you’d enjoy this information!

Happy Belated “Golden Birthday” to little Ryann Rose Schultz, daughter of Wade and Courtney Schultz on 3-2-2007.  Since she’s only 2 years old, she probably won’t remember her Golden Birthday, but she can read about it in the paper if her parents save this for her.

The Senior Citizen’s are planning a St. Patrick’s / St. Urho’s BINGO on Saturday, March 17th at 7 – 9 PM at the Senior Center in Wright.

Congratulations to Kailo (Kai) Aho and Shannon Spolar on their recent engagement.  They will be married on June 23, 2007 at Bethany Lutheran church in Cromwell, Mn.

Her parents are Debbie Spolar of Virginia and the late Timothy Spolar.  His parents are Milton and Lois Aho of Cromwell/Cloquet.

Kailo work at Northland Constructors in Duluth as a carpenter and Shannon works for K-1 Sportswear in Cloquet.

There will be a Mary Rose and Roger Varo and Family Benefit at the Cromwell Park Pavilion on Saturday, March 17th from 8 AM – 1PM.  The Varo’s had to move from their home recently because of a mold issues.  Bring a “Silent Auction” item, too if you can.

The next Senior Dance will be held at the Cromwell Park Pavilion on Thursday, March 22 from 1 – 4 PM.  Lorren Lindevig will be providing the dance music.

On Tuesday, March 13th, the YOT will meet at the Cromwell Pavilion for their regular 1:00 p.m. meeting.  Our guest speakers at 2:30 will be representatives from Mercy Hospital of Moose Lake, to describe what services they have to offer.  All are welcome to join us.  Also, the next YOT dance will be held on Thursday, March 22 from 1:00 – 4:00.  Be sure to mark your calendars!

This weekend, you’ll see many daffodils appearing in the Cromwell-Wright area.  No, they aren’t coming up through the snow, but will be available for a $8 contribution to the American Cancer Society.  If you’d like some, please contact Carolyn Krogh 644-3670 before they are all gone!  They will give that refreshing look to any business, home or church event.  Look around town, you’ll see the bunches (10 stems) available in various places, March 8 and 9.

Grace and Carolyn Krogh were traveling for 10 days to get out of the cold. Grace went to visit with Mary & Raymond Walz, in Redwood Falls while Carolyn went to a Computer Users Conference in St. Louis, MO.  Grace had a busy time attending “The Church Basement Ladies” in the Twin Cities, helping out at the Walz Law Office and playing for sing-alongs at the Redwood Falls Hospital.  In her spare time, she attended church services and spring parties with Mary and her friends.  (Both Grace and Carolyn were astonished to come back to SNOW!  But they’ve recovered from the shock.)

Did you know that March is “Food Shelf Month?  Please try to donate to the food Shelf of your choice this month and all year through.

Trivia:  Have you ever used an octothorp?  I bet you have.  It’s the name given to the # sign.  aka: the pound or number sign.

What does the C stand for in J.C. Penney?  It’s Cash!  Ironic don’t you think?  The full name of J. C. Penney was James Cash Penney!

One more.  Are you a conchologist?  That’s the technical term for an expert in or a collector of seashells.

Household Hint:  Save hours of oven cleaning time.  Always keep a sheet of aluminum foil in the bottom of the oven to catch spills.  IF YOU HAVE AN ELECTRIC OVEN, BE SURE THE FOIL DOES NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ELECTRIC COILS.

Bible Verse:  I am the way, the truth and the life. John 14:6

That’s all the news from Lake Shovelallthatsnow and I hope you’re not suffering from onychocryptosis!  That’s suffering from ingrown toenails.