Robin McCormick
The bustle of Christmas is upon us—and our rural area is no exception.
The annual “Holly Daze” festivities take place in Emo this Friday and Saturday (Dec. 5-6).
Activities begin Friday with a Santa Claus parade a 6 p.m., followed by fireworks. Hot chocolate and cookies also will be provided by the Emo rec council.
Then at 7:30 p.m., the Borderland Community Orchestra will provide a Christmas concert at Donald Young School.
On Saturday, the always popular “Crafts Galore” will run at the Emo Legion from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A light lunch of soup and sandwiches also will be served for $5.
As well, the St. Patrick’s C.W.L. will hold its annual Christmas tea on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. in the church hall. There also will be baking, religious articles, mini-draws, and much more.
Admission is $3, and everyone is welcome.
“Holly Daze” will conclude Saturday with the draw for $500 in Emo gift certificates taking place at 4 p.m. at Norlunds.
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A reminder the draw for the remaining spots in the Emo Walleye Classic next May will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Tompkins Hardware.
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After you’ve enjoyed “Holly Daze,” Devlin/La Vallee families are encouraged to attend the township’s 15th-annual community Christmas party and fun day on Sunday (Dec. 7) starting at 2 p.m. at the Devlin Hall.
Be sure to bring your cards and board games to enjoy the afternoon with your neighbours.
There also will be a kiddies’ corner, and sleigh rides will take place (weather permitting).
And don’t forget to bring your favourite dish for the potluck supper beginning at 5 p.m. Rumour has it Santa Clause also will make an appearance.
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A reminder that the 2009 cash calendars are still available at the municipal office and from any fire department volunteer. They cost $30 each, and make great Christmas gifts.
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Crossroads School’s Christmas concert is slated for Tuesday, Dec. 16 starting at 7 p.m.
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Local curlers Mike Badiuk and Jenna Enge, who curl for Thunder Bay teams while pursuing their post-secondary education there, both earned provincial berths after their respective rinks captured top spot at the regional playdowns in Kakabeka Falls over the weekend.
Congratulations to you both!
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Glenna Rea certaily will have a little nicer Christmas after winning $1,000 on Friday in a draw held by the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary.
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The 50/50 draw held at the Emo Legion on Nov. 19 was won by Cliff Hagen, who pocketed $547.50.
Adelia Guba sold the winning ticket.
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The winner of the November gas draw at Dev-Lynne’s was Gerri Benjamin, who took hom a tool kit.
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This Sunday (Dec. 7) is the date for the annual seniors’ Christmas supper at the Emo Legion at 5:30 p.m.
Admission is $6. Take-out order will be available starting at 4:30 p.m.
For tickets or more information, call Lois (486-3602), Adelia (482-2513), or Jacqui (482-2051).
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Last Wednesday’s cribbage party at the Emo Legion saw Joan Buttazoni take the high while Ester Elias had the low.
Ross Brooks won the draw.
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Robin’s 2¢:
A little boy accidentally wandered into the ladies’ dressing room at a fancy swimming resort, and the entire room of women began shrieking and scrambling to cover themselves with towels.
“What’s the matter?” the kid asked. “Never seen a little boy before?”
