Wright/Cromwell news

Congratulations to Katy Hakala on the shot of a lifetime when she recently bagged a huge buck Nov. 14 near their home. Her husband Matt helped her track the deer and she was glad he was there when they found it. This was Katy’s fourth deer, and first buck. A full story can be found in the Nov. 24 issue of the Voyageur Press newspaper.

Also bagging really nice-sized bucks this hunting season were the Hutar/Mattson siblings, and Siiena Anderson shot her first buck this fall.

Clothing Depot news: There will not be a customer appreciation event at the Area Clothing Depot this year, but they really do appreciate their customers, so they are having a special three-day sale Dec. 8, 10 and 12. This will be a special price of $3 per bag for the items that are not specially marked. Masks and social distancing are required to enter, and no food will be served this year.

I got a nice letter about donating to the Cromwell Forest Hill Cemetery Association to help defray the recent three-year shortfall of an average of $2,200 per year. The board is requesting financial support from those whose family members are buried there, and from anyone else interested in contributing. The income of the association is predominantly the sale of gravesites, perpetual care and donations. Other cemeteries seem to be having similar difficulties, and we need to try to keep our accounts from any further shortfalls. Please send donations (made out to the “Cromwell Forest Hill Cemetery Association) to Tina Johnson, 5140 County Road 4, Cromwell MN 55726. You can also call president Barb Burton, 218-380-5087, or Bob DeCaigny, 218-879-2471, for information.

Cromwell Class of 1951 graduate Colene Cohoon Booth, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep Oct. 2, 2020 in Peoria, Illinois. Ann and Wes Heikkila always got together with Colene when she lived in Florida. Contact Ann at 218-357-3691 for more, or find the obituary at hendersonfuneralcare.com.

Alice A. Baski of South Range, Wisconsin, passed away Nov. 26, 2020 in Lakewood, Colorado. I’m sure her husband, Hank, would be happy to take your call and reminisce about Cromwell (303-986-0526).

There will be a Truth In Taxation meeting at the Cromwell-Wright School at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, followed by the regular board meeting.

Ruby’s Pantry will be at the Cromwell Park Pavilion 9:30-11 a.m. Dec. 10, at $20 per share. No boxes or bags needed. Volunteers will fill boxes and bags and bring them right to your vehicle.

Don’t forget that donations for the Christmas Caring program are always appreciated. Donation containers are placed around Cromwell and Wright in area businesses and also at the Clothing Depot. Stop in on Thursdays to visit with Pam (357-2042) and Ruth, who are sponsoring this fundraiser. Thanks in advance!

The Rogers church organ at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church is now working.It seemed that the foot pedal assembly was not snapped into place correctly after it had been moved for carpet cleaning. Thanks to Diane Anderson for doing all the legwork.

A scholarship fund has been set up in Elaine Huhta’s name through the Cromwell-Wright Dollars for Scholars. Checks can be sent to D-4-S at 5624 Highway 21, P.O. Box 7, Cromwell MN 55726. Cards of condolence can also be sent to Elaine’s daughter-in-law Sherrie Hamre, 6113 Lee Ave. N., Brooklyn Center MN 55429.

If you are a senior 60 or over and need help, but do not know where to turn, call the Volunteer Services of Carlton County at 879-9238. They may not have all the answers you are looking for, but they can find out where you can get the help you need. Volunteer Services is also sponsoring a to-go meal program.

That’s all the news from the Edge of Wright.

Remember, you can send your news to me at [email protected], or call 218-357-2385.