Robin McCormick
Slo-pitch teams will be hold their annual spring clean-up at the Devlin ball park this Saturday (May 9) beginning at 9 a.m.
All team members are encouraged to come out and pitch in to get the diamond in tip-top shape for the coming season.
Be sure to bring along rakes and any other items that may be needed.
A reminder that high school students needing volunteer hours in order to graduate can earn some at this event!
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Seven CN retirees were honoured Saturday (May 2) at a retirement dinner in Rainy River.
They included Brian Neilson, Ross Keiler, Steve Herman, Barry Hartry, Darryl Dyck, Ian Johnson, and Wallace Armstrong.
Socializing, dinner, and dancing all made the evening a memorable one.
Congratulations to all seven men. May your retirement days be filled with happiness and contentment!
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The April gas draw at Dev-Lynne’s was won by Lois Shine, who took home a “Magic Bullet” drink mixer.
Be sure to register for the monthly draw every time your purchase $25 or more of gas there.
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Cards played at the Devlin Hall last week were won by Adelia Guba and Bob McLean.
Remember, cards are played there every Tuesday. The cost is $5, which includes lunch.
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Last week’s card winners at the Emo Legion were Jean Steele and Gail Thompson. Rudy Meyere and Joan Buttazoni took the low.
In related news, the next Bingo at the Emo Legion is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12.
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The Clover Valley Farmers’ Market will open for the season this Saturday (May 9) at its McIrvine Road location just north of Canadian Tire in Fort Frances.
There will be hanging baskets and plants from Lowey’s Greenhouse and Loewen’s Greenhouses (remember moms love flowers for Mother’s Day).
Also on hand will be a variety of elk meat and wild rice.
A new business this year, “Kiddie Coature,” will have stylish, comfortable, and practical clothing for kids.
Also making the market even more appealing, the local Ag Awareness committee (Kristine Carpenter, Pat Clysdale-Cornell, and Shirley Morrish) will be showing and teaching the many practical uses of herbs.
Free samples will be given away!
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I’d like to apologize for my mistake in last week’s paper.
Alysia McTavish is marrying Derek Jones, not Dan Jones as was printed last week.
Their wedding is set for June 20.
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A reminder the St. Patrick’s C.W.L. in Emo is hosting a Mother’s Day tea and bake sale this Saturday (May 9) from 1-3 p.m.
Many items will be for sale, and a lunch of sandwiches, dainties, and coffee/tea will be available.
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Guthrie United Church here in Devlin is holding a garage sale this Friday (May 8) from 4-7 p.m. and again Saturday, May 9 from 8 a.m.-noon across from Greensides.
Many other people in Devlin alos will be holding garage sales on Saturday.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all moms—enjoy your day!
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Robin’s 2¢:
Two little old ladies were sitting on a park bench outside the local town hall where a flower show was in progress.
The thin one leaned over and said, “Life is so boring. We never have any fun any more.
“For $10, I’d take my clothes off and streak through that stupid flower show!”
“You’re on,” said the other old lady, holding up a $10 bill.
So the first one slowly fumbled out of her clothes and, completely naked, streaked (as fast as an old lady can) through the front door of the flower show.
Waiting outside, her friend soon heard a huge commotion inside the hall, followed by loud applause and shrill whistling.
The smiling—and still naked—old lady came through the exit door surrounded by a cheering crowd.
“What happened?” asked her waiting friend.
“I won first prize as Best Dried Arrangement,” the other replied.
