Wright/Cromwell news

Congratulations to Tom Gervais on being recognized for excellence in leadership at the Cromwell-Wright Fire District’s annual get-together April 26. Tom’s leadership style is a steadfast commitment to serving others with integrity, and he is an inspiration and example of true leadership excellence.

It was so great to see the wonderful photographs and paintings at the Pine Knot office in Cloquet last Friday evening. The exhibit will be up for several weeks, so stop in to take a gander at them. Local photographers John Dahlman and Will Stenberg’s works are on display.

Our bee population is under threat, so let’s give them all the support we can by observing No Mow May. Please don’t start mowing your lawns until after May, so the bees can find the nectar they need to survive in the spring.

Also, hummingbirds will be back soon. You can do a Google search to find a recipe for food you can make at home.

The Cromwell Forest Hill Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, May 7 at the Sno-Gophers building. The potluck meal starts at 5:30 p.m., with the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The annual cemetery cleanup will be held Saturday, May 4, starting at 9 a.m. In case of rain, it will be held May 11. If you are unable to attend the meeting or help at the cemetery, you may send donations to Northview Bank, 5584 Highway 210, Cromwell MN 55726. Thanks in advance for any contribution you give.

The Wright Public Cemetery cleanup will be held May 4, starting at 9 a.m. Bring your own tools.

Our sympathies to the family of Jon Swenson, 91, of Cromwell, who passed away April 22. Visitation is 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. memorial service Sunday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Lunch will follow the service at the church.

Our sympathies to the family of Elmer Thomas, who passed away recently. His obituary is in today’s issue of the Pine Knot.

Stephanie Kay Larson, 37, Cromwell died April 13. A memorial gathering will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Valley Youth Center, 720 N. Central Ave. in Duluth.

Other upcoming events include a Bookmobile visit 12:30-1 p.m. at Cromwell City Park; Cromwell History Club meeting 9:30 a.m. at Cardinal Court, ground floor .; Ruby’s Pantry 9-10:30 a.m. at the Cromwell Pavilion; quilt reveal May 11 at Villa Vista, starting with an 8:30 a.m. waffle breakfast; gathering for Gary Larson May 11, starting at 11 a.m. at his home in rural Cromwell; and a mother-daughter tea and luncheon 1:30 p.m. May 11 at Bethlehem, with special music by The Deviled Eggs.

The County Seat Theater presents “First Night” at 7 p.m. May 16, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. May 12 and 19. Tickets for the romantic comedy by Jack Neary can be purchased at http://www.countyseattheater.com or by calling the box office at 878-0071. The production’s opening art show is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4 as part of that day’s Art Roundabout art tour.

The Cromwell-Wright area community-wide garage sale is June 21-23. Register at forms.gle/yePhxzwWoCLwaaz16 by June 9 to be included on the map.

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