Ball tourney promises loads of fun

The crew of hard-working volunteers behind the Crossroads community rink drive will stage their annual slo-pitch tournament this weekend in Devlin to raise more money for the project.
The tourney will run from Friday to Sunday, with beer gardens and a food booth to be available on site.
If you would like to donate some time to help run the tournament, call Joe Bodnar at 486-1053. You’re sure to also see some good ball played on the diamond.
The draw for the fly-in fishing trip for six also will be made Sunday.
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Vivian Callaghan was a double winner at the Emo Legion on Friday evening. She won $1,000 on the 50/50 draw, and she also sold herself the winning ticket to earn another $10.
Way to go, Vivian!
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A 4-H leaders’ meeting is slated for July 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barwick rec centre.
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There will be a come & go tea for Billy Bear’s daughter, June, on Friday (June 27) from 2-5 p.m. at the Dance Hall. She wants to come back and see the old homestead—and anyone who knew Billy Bear and his dog team.
There will be refreshments and also history books to browse through.
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Congratulations to Bob and Betty Grynol on the safe arrival of their second grandchild (and first grandson), Luke, who was born to Tina (their daughter) and her husband, Andrew.
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Barwick has a full day of activities planned for July 1, highlighted with a parade at noon (those interested in entering are asked to register by 11 a.m.)
A fastball tournament also will take place, along with a canteen and refreshments.
For more information, call Gary Judson or Heather Oltsher. For info on the ball tourney, call George at 487-2253.
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Be sure to register for the monthly draw at Dev-Lynne’s when you purchase $25 or more worth of gas there. A Coleman stove is up for grabs in June.
May’s draw was won by Shirley Mutz, who took home a duvet.
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In Devlin slo-pitch action last week, the Brew Jays beat Blue Zones (June 16), the Jokers downed the River Rats (June 18), and the Village People upended Variety Pack (June 19).
No score was reported for the game held June 17.
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Scrap-A-Bit in Emo is holding a free “crop” this Friday and Saturday (June 27-28) from 10 a.m. until midnight.
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Robin’s 2¢:
The closest to perfection a person ever comes is when they fill out an application form!