Wright News

04/23/2007

Wright News by Jennie K. Hanson April 23, 2007

There’s an old saying: “Rain, rain, go away, come again another day,” but we really needed the rain so we don’t want it to go away until things “green up” around here.  In fact on Friday, April 20th, there was a small bush/woods fire just north of Wright, just past the end of the tar road about a mile.  I don’t know how it may have started, but the DNR were there along with the small helicopter that has the water dumping capability and they quickly got the fire under control and put out.  Thanks guys for the speedy quenching of the flames.  It could have been a bad one if the fire had started on the west side if the road instead if the east side as the wind was from the east that afternoon.

A small group of family and friends met at the home of the late Roxanne Norton and her significant other, Dwaine Bruchu in Wright on Sunday, April 22, 2007 to celebrate her life.  Roxanne died of cancer at the young age of 48 on March 15, 2007.  I (Jennie K. Hanson) was honored to say a few words, read the Bible passages, pray and offer comfort to the family.  Everyone there received a small memorial stone and a 3 nail cross necklace to remember Roxanne by.  Roxanne was truly a giving person and she will be deeply missed by her favorite fishing partner, Dwaine and all who knew and loved her.

Our sympathy is extended to the family of Ruby Ella Sorenson Olsen, 88 of Wright who died on April 16, 2007 in the Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin, Mn.  She was a resident there for the past 5 years.  Her funeral was held at Northland Funeral Home on April 18, 2007.  We knew Ruby best when she owned and operated Ruby’s Diner from 1978 – 1988.  So, to her surviving children, Richard, Dale, Dennis, Jerry, Chester, Marlys and Ardelle, brothers and sister, and all the grandchildren and great grandchildren, keep her in your hearts and treasure her memory.

There will be a Finnish Battu (May Day celebration) dance on Saturday, May 5th at the Superior Moose Club, located at 66 East 5th Street.  The regular dance time is 5-9, but the doors will open at 4 p.m.  Admission is $10 which includes lunch. Two bands will perform – May Prachter and Mark Wiita.  There will also be a silent auction and other fun.  It’s a good time to kick up your heels and celebrate spring!

The Guest speaker at the May 2 meeting of the Wright Senior Citizens Club will be Virda Hall, Ombudsman for Older Minnesotans.  Meeting time is 1:30 p.m.  Ombudsmen are independent consumer advocates who investigate complaints and resolve disputes in problems older people may have in nursing homes, residences, hospital services or in home services.

As consumer advocates can provide helps in choosing a nursing home or other type of residence for older Minnesotans.  The public is invited. The St. John’s Sunday School sang for Easter.  They also had their quarterly meeting on Sunday April 15th.  Plans are being made for the Ham Dinner on Friday, June 29th.

Sara, Jake & Elisabeth Kachinske will be attending the wedding of Julia Kachinske (Jake’s cousin) and Travis Linsey in Grand Rapids on Saturday April 21st.  Travis and Julia will be moving to Honolulu, Hawaii where they first met.

The Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell is holding their annual Bake and Rummage Sale at the church on Friday April 28th and Saturday April 28 till noon.

Edna Murto has asked me to announce that the Friends of Animals is holding their annual Rummage Sale at the Cloquet Armory on May 12th. 24 guys and gals attended the annual End-of-the-Year Pool Breakfast at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright.  A few gals from the church made all the food and the folks all enjoyed their breakfast.  Lincoln Hansen awarded the trophy’s.  1st place went to Ken Lake, 2nd Place to Duane Shaffer, and 3rd place to Bill Sorenson, all with over 600 averages.

Single’s Trophy’s went to Ken Lake for 1st Place and Bill Sorenson for 2nd Place.  Most improved player was Bob Beck.  Most of the guys that play on a regular basis at Toini and Leonard Aho’s were able to attend the breakfast with their spouses.  Toini and Leonard were also given a gift of appreciation.

Household Hint: Keep the children interested in their toys by putting some of them away for a month or two.  Watch the reaction when you bring them out again!

Bible Verse:  Peace I leave with you.  My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.  Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.  John 14: 27

Today’s Minnesota Trivia:  Ramsey County is the smallest county in MN.  It is 39 times smaller than St. Louis County the largest.  William Orville Douglas, born in 1898, from Maine, MN served on the U. S. Supreme Court longer than any other Justice.  There are over 1,400 islands in Lake of the Woods.  And finally, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary in St. Paul is the largest Lutheran seminary in the western hemisphere.

That’s all the local news from Lake Keeponrainingtillitsgreen and Hello to all the Pool Players.  Remember if you have news email it to or call me.  Thanks!!