Busy weekend on tap at fair

Well, nobody can complain about having nothing to do this weekend as the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society stages its annual fall fair in Emo.
This event attracts people from all over the district, as well as visitors from afar, to enjoy the many activities the fair offers and catch up with long-time friends and neighbours.
Certainly one of the highlights is the crowning of the Emo Fair queen, which will take place tomorrow night (Aug. 14) upstairs at the arena immediately following the entertainment portion of the pageant.
The annual parade is set to go Saturday at noon, followed by the mini-king and queen crowning from 3-4 p.m. on the small stage.
There’s also the loggers’ competition Friday morning in front of the grandstand, the always popular midway, and two nights of stock car races Friday and Saturday at the Emo Speedway.
As well, “Nighthawk” will provide the music for family dances on both Friday and Saturday nights at the Emo Arena. Kids are welcome as no alcohol will be served.
Everyone also is welcome to see the many exhibits on display in the exhibition hall, as well as attend the 4-H shows and market steer auction.
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More fun and recreation takes place Sunday, Aug. 24 as the 10th-annual Mud Lake City Music Fest begins at 11 a.m. There already are 19 individual performers set to take the stage, along with a few groups.
Entertainers are not only from Rainy River District but also Kenora, Atikokan, and Vermilion Bay. Celtic, country, and bluegrass music will be featured.
Admission is free. All you need to bring is yourself and a lawn chair.
Call Betty (486-3536) if you’d like to sign up to perform.
Mud Lake City is located four miles south of Devlin (signs will be posted).
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A benefit spaghetti supper for Mabel McCormick is planned for Wednesday (Aug. 20) at the Devlin Hall from 4:30-8:30 p.m.
The cost is $15, with kids age 10 and under eating free.
Tickets are available at the Devlin post office, Greensides, Dev-Lynne’s, and the municipal office, Tompkins Hardware and Cloverleaf in Emo, and the Northwestern Health Unit office in Fort Frances.
Tickets also can be purchased at the door.
There also will be a penny auction. If anyone wishes to donate items for the auction, call Sandy Haney at 274-2345.
Mabel has been battling cancer and currently is in Thunder Bay undergoing treatment. She hopefully will be undergoing surgery in Toronto or perhaps the U.S.
Our community would like to send Mabel best wishes in her road ahead.
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Happy 65th birthday to Karen Kellar, who was honoured with a party last weekend.
Congratulations also to Suzie Grynol and Karin Abulla, who recently were engaged to be wed Aug. 1, 2009 in Ottawa, Ont.
Suzie is the daughter of Bob and Betty Grynol.
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The second-annual Art Bonot slo-pitch tournament goes Aug. 14-17 at the Emo Sports Field. Admission is $150 per team, plus a new ball.
Shuttle services are available, as well as campgrounds upon request. Call 482-3541 for more information.
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Sympathy is extended to Paul and Janice Jewiss and family on the passing of Paul’s father.
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Robin’s 2¢:
“I’m a walking economy,” a man was overheard saying. “My hairline’s in recession, my waist is a victim of inflation, and together they’re putting me in a deep depression.”