The Dance Hall renovations are coming along, the parking lot, sidewalks and landscaping is completed. Ken Hyatt (the carpenter taking on this project) shared with me that Bruce Brigham (electrician) will be continuing with wiring. It’s hoping the wiring and insulation will be done by Christmas, following that completion the walls will be sheeted in. There is still lots of work to do before the kitchen is completed. The revenue for this project is running low. Hyatt shared with me the cost of building is up 40 per cent over the last two years.
Joeann Hyatt shared with me the 50/50 tickets are selling, but hoping more sell before the Boxing Day draw. Four thousand tickets have been printed and sell for $10.00 each. Be sure to purchase one , they will be available at Holly Daze in Emo and are also available in rural business Norlunds, Tompkins, Devlin’s Corner Store, tickets will be sold in Emo during Holly Daze.
The Emo St. Patrick’s Tea and Bake Sale is this Saturday (November 26). Admission is $5.00 and event is from 1-3 p.m. Always a fun afternoon for all that attend.
Holly Daze is December 2 and 3. The parade is Friday night at 6p.m. Cookies and much appreciated hot chocolate will be served during the parade. Fireworks will follow the parade. Saturday, December 3 will also be the hustle and bustle of Holly Daze activities. Crafts Galore and Soup and Bun take place at the Emo Legion as well as a Vendor Blender event at the Emo LaVallee arena.
Stuff A Cruiser will be taking place at Cloverleaf grocers. Always a great reason to donate to our local food bank.
A reminder that the Township of La Vallee’s annual Christmas Party and Fun Day / Pot Luck takes place December 11. starting at 3:30p.m.
A sure sign that Christmas is around the corner is the many wonderful Christmas concerts in the rural area Sturgeon Creek School will host theirs December 9 at 7 p.m.
McCrosson Tovell: December 13 at 6:30 at the Bergland Hall
Donald Young School: December 13 K to grade 3; December 14 for grade 4 to 8 Crossroads School: December 14 with a dress rehearsal during the afternoon
Riverview: December 14. 6 p.m. at the Rainy River high school gym
Mark your calendars for the many concerts that take place and hats off to teachers and students that work diligently to make these concerts happen!
Congratulations to Adam McCormick and Britney Kay that were wed November 17 in Dryden.
Happy parents are Peter and Karen Kay and me (Robin McCormick) and the late Brian McCormick. Wishing you both many years of happiness.
Also wedding congratulations to Trevor Hands and Krissy Brown who were wed November 18. Proud parents are Nelson and Alvina Brown and Larry and Barb Hands.
The district sends you all the best.
Congratulations to Matt Badiuk and Hillary Brown on the birth of their son Noah Reid born November 16. Happy grandparents are David and Debbie Brown and Kelly Camirand and Ken Badiuk.
Also congratulations to Cole Trimble and Alyssa Hari on the birth of their son Jettson Ezra born October 28. Proud grandparents are Denny Trimble and Sharon Trimble and Doreen McGee and Paul Hari.
A happy 65th. birthday to Jim Galusha on November 20.
May you enjoy many more!
Conner Carlson and Aynsley Williams have recently purchased the home of Yvonne Kellar. Welcome to the community! Yvonne is quite happy to have a local person purchase the much cared for home of her and her recently late husband Jim.
The next Country Jam at the Emo Legion is January 13.
Congratulations to Don and Shelly Manty on their 35th wedding anniversary November 21. May you both enjoy many more years of happiness.
Congratulations to Crossroad’s boys and girls volleyball teams. Both teams have played volleyball over the last few weeks against many teams. The boys ended their competition with a Gold standing and the girls a Bronze. Both teams will compete this Saturday at the Regionals at the Fort Frances High School. Sending them and all teams competing for a great tournament.
Hats off to all performers, musicians, backstage people and all that made the Drowsy Chaperone. So amazing to see such great talent in our area. Congratulations and thanks for making the weekend a “ brighter spot” because if this performance.
Robin’s 2 cents
A couple were Christmas shopping. The shopping centre was packed and as the wife walked around, she was surprised to discover that her husband was nowhere to be seen.
She was quite upset, because they had a lot to do and hence, she became so worried that she called him on her mobile phone to ask him where he was.
In a quiet voice he said: ”Do you remember the jewellers we went to about five years ago, where you fell in love with that diamond necklace that we couldn’t afford, and I told you that I would get it for you one day?”
The wife choked up and started to cry and said “Yes, I do remember that shop.”
He replied: “Well, I’m in the pub next door!”
