Remembrance Day is next Wednesday, Nov. 11. Listed below are the cenotaph services in the rural district:
- Stratton Cenotaph at 11 a.m.
- Barwick at noon
- Devlin at 1:30 p.m.
- Emo at 2 p.m.
- Manitou at 2:45 p.m.
There will be a church service at the Stratton Millennium Hall at 10 a.m.
The Emo Legion will host its goodwill Remembrance Day luncheon on Nov. 11. This takes place at 12:30 p.m. Also taking place is the annual Emo Remembrance Day supper starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25, and children 10 and under pay $12. Tickets are available at the Emo Legion, Tompkins Hardware and Tompkins Outdoors.
’Tis the Season
Christmas Teas and Bazaars are starting. There will be a Lady of the Way Christmas Tea and Bazaar on Nov. 14. This takes place at Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton. There will be a craft table, and frozen pies will be available: “We make, you bake.” A door prize will also be drawn. Admission is $5. This event takes place from 1:30-3 p.m.
The St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s League will host its Christmas Tea and Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. This takes place at St. Mary’s Church in Fort Frances. Admission is $6 and $2 for children under seven. The day will be made up of craft and baked tables, mini drawers, a 50-50 draw, special draws, a jewellery table and much more, including a kid zone.
Be sure to get out and enjoy these Christmas teas and bazaars and support our local churches.
West and Lions Club Hunter’s Dinner
A reminder that the West and Lions Club will hold its annual Hunter’s Dinner, featuring wild meats and fish, on Saturday, Nov. 7. Doors open at 5 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. This takes place at the Stratton Rec Centre. Advance tickets are $50 per person. Tickets can be purchased online at westlyons.ca. Information and tickets may also be obtained from Telford Advent at 807-271-2007, Richard Trenchard at 807-276-7580, Archie Wiersma at 807-852-3363, Peggy Advent at 807-483-5403, Lundgren at 807-276-3813 or Kent Ogden at Cloverleaf Grocers.
The West Lions Club are supporting three main causes at present for the supper: the Rainy River District Shelter of Hope; seniors extended care in Emo, Rainy River and Rainycrest; the echo and cardiogram project; and many more. Be sure to support this worthy cause and enjoy a great evening.
Pulled pork supper
The Dance Community Hall committee and volunteers will host a pulled pork supper on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Adults pay $20 and ages seven to 12 pay $10. Tickets are available at Cloverleaf, Dublin’s Corner Store or General Supply. This takes place at the Dance Hall.
Emo Legion events
The next beer and burger and meat draw takes place at the Emo Legion on Nov. 13, followed by Phil, Sarah and The Web playing music. This will be the last beer and burger until next year.
There will be a cornhole tournament at the Legion this Friday, Nov. 6. The entry fee is $30 per team. There are spaces available. Doors open at 6 p.m., and games start at 7 p.m. A canteen and bar will be available. Must be 17 or older to attend. To register, text 807-276-3451.
The Legion is selling 50-50 tickets. Tickets are $5 each or a book of five for $20. Proceeds help the Emo Legion with expenses and the Emo Food Bank. The draw takes place Dec. 5. Be sure to purchase a ticket and try your luck at being a winner.
Wreaths and pots
The Cemetery Committee of La Vallee has decided to get together to make wreaths and outdoor pots to place at the cemetery gates. The date has been scheduled for Dec. 10. A few volunteers are needed to make them and some to cut cedar, pine, birch and spruce boughs. Call Sandy at 807-275-5183, Elaine at 807-276-7203, or Lucille at 807-275-8247 if you’d like to help out.
The next La Vallee senior’s coffee takes place Nov. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. Hot beverages and home baking will be served.
On Nov. 17, there will be a potluck luncheon for seniors. This takes place at noon. Bring your favourite dish. All events take place at the Devlin Hall.
Anniversaries! Birthdays! Farewells!
Congratulations to Darrel and Wilma Sletmoen on their 50th wedding anniversary. This took place on Oct. 23. Darrel and Wilma celebrated this event with an anniversary party at their home, with friends and family attending from both near and far. Other celebrations took place throughout the weekend. Congratulations to Wilma and Darrel on this milestone anniversary from the district.
Happy 60th birthday to Ann Wilson. Ann’s birthday was Oct. 30.
A surprise birthday party was held, attended by friends and family. Ann, may your year be full of health and happiness from your family and many friends and family.
Farewell to Freeda Carmody as she makes her new home in Dryden. Freeda moved on Saturday, Oct. 31. Freeda is looking forward to living near her daughter Penny. However, this vibrant pillar of the community will be sadly missed. Freeda gave so much during her years in our district.
Many will remember her as a teacher, a principal, a member of La Vallee council, her involvement with the church, her TOPS group, a dedicated family member and friend and much, much more. It’s sad seeing Freeda relocate, and I’m sure we all have our special Freeda memories that we will cherish forever.
The district sends all the best to Freeda as she enters this new chapter in her life. She may be gone from our community, but she certainly will never be forgotten. All the best to you, Freeda, from the many family and friends whose lives you have touched in a positive way.
ROBIN’s 2 CENTS
A group of seniors were sitting around talking about all their ailments. “My arms have gotten so weak that I can hardly lift this cup of coffee,” said one. “Yes, I know,” said another, “my cataracts are so bad I cannot even see my coffee.” “I could not even mark an X at election time because my hands are so crippled,” volunteered a third.
“What? Speak up! I cannot hear you! I cannot turn my head because of the arthritis in my neck,” said a fourth, to which several nodded weakly in agreement. “My blood pressure pills make me so dizzy,” exclaimed another. “I forget where I am and where I am going,” said another. “I guess that is the price we pay for getting old, winced an older man as he slowly shook his head, while the others nodded in agreement.
“Well, count your blessings,” said one woman, “at least we can all still drive!”
