Cromwell - Wright News

I’m back home now after almost four weeks in Honolulu. It was hot, humid and sunny there almost every day, and it seems I brought that weather back with me!

The Forest Hill Cemetery Association will hold a board meeting Thursday, July 22, at 7 p.m. at the Cromwell Park Pavilion. All members are invited to be a part of the discussions. New board members are also welcome to join the management team. If you have questions, contact Carolyn at 218-644-3670. Also, this is your reminder that any cemetery flowers or ornaments on the ground must be removed by July 15. Plants or flowers in plant stands or hanging baskets can stay as they are for now. Thank you in advance for your help and cooperation.

Cromwell’s United Methodist Church will hold their July 11 service at the home of Eric and Kathy Collman on Prairie Lake. The 10:30 a.m. lakeshore service will be followed by a noon potluck. All are invited to join in the worship and fellowship. Remember to bring your swimsuits! Lawn chairs might be a good idea, too. In case of rain, the service will be held at the church. If you need directions to the Collman house, contact Carolyn at 218-644-3670.

Our sympathy to the family of Dora Lavina Huhta, 98, of Cromwell, who died Friday, July 2, 2010. Her funeral service was Tuesday, July 6, in Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Burial was at Sunset Cemetery in Barnum.

I heard our dear Trudy Holm died quite unexpectedly on the weekend. No details at this time, but our sympathy to the family.

I see the Wrong Days buttons are out and the celebration is just a couple of weeks away – Friday, July 16, through Sunday, July 18.

If you are keeping a list of our active duty military from the area, add Daniel J. “Bucky” Richards Jr. He is serving in Guam. Danny is a second cousin to Les Richards. He graduated in 2006.

Tim and Barb Dahl, Rob and Deb Switzer, Dan and Caroline Switzer and Joe and Andrew Switzer enjoyed four days at the Country Music Fest in Walker. Barb and Tim enjoyed spending a night with son Allen and Liz and family in Pine River and got to take in one of grandson Keenan’s baseball games.

Everyone is invited to attend the Keith Richards Benefit Dinner and Auction at the Cromwell Park Pavilion on Sunday, Aug. 8, starting at noon. Keith is undergoing some serious medical problems and we would like to show our support for him during this time.

Lake Country Power reminds members of the upcoming vote regarding regulatory oversight of utilities. The deadline for return of ballots is tentatively set for Aug. 9.

That’s all the news from Lake Headouttothelake and Hello to all the visitors in the area.

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