Members of the La Vallee centennial committee have decided to continue to accept family histories they’ve requested for a history book to be published in conjunction with the township’s centennial in 2004.
The initial deadline had been Jan. 31, however, there are still families which haven’t handed in their histories yet. The committee feels the final copy of the book will be a much more valuable with as many family histories as it can gather.
I must admit that to date, there hasn’t been any of my family’s history handed in to the committee, however, after Freeda’s friendly reminder call last week, I promised her to have a history of the Galushas in by Feb. 6.
And I encourage other families to do the same if you haven’t done so yet.
Maxine Hayes also phoned me to tell people the exact cut-off date has not officially been determined (it depends on the publishers doing the printing).
She added recipes also can be handed in, noting they are in short supply of candy and preserve ones.
One of the many other projects the centennial committee is focusing on is the making of new signs and wrought iron gates for local cemeteries. There will be plaques made and displayed at each cemetery showing who and when the land was donated.
Gary Greengrass will be designing and producing the gates and signs.
The municipality has applied for a Trillium grant to assist with the costs for the centennial activities. Members currently are in the process of setting a budget to submit their application for the grant.
If anyone has ever been involved with this process, the committee really could use your help in seeing this grant through to completion.
Meetings of the La Vallee centennial committee are held on the first Thursday of every month. Everyone is welcome and appreciated.
Messages involving the 2004 centennial can be left at the municipal office (there is an answering machine in the event that no one is in the office). Please call 486-3452 or send a fax to 486-3863.
Activities being planned for the centennial include a St. Patrick’s dance in March, an Easter egg hunt and bonnet contest in April, an old-time photo and antique display in May, and a car show in June.
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Sympathy is extended to Ken and Eric Brandrick and their families on the passing of their brother, Pat. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
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A reminder the annual Valentine’s Sweetheart tea and auction is slated Sunday, Feb. 9 from 2-4 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. Rod Salchert will be on hand to auction off a variety of articles.
Cost to attend is $2 for adults and $1 for children aged six-12, with proceeds to help out the Guthrie United Church.
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The winner of the monthly 50/50 draw held by Legion Br. #99 in Emo was Jack Mutz, who pocketed $735.50. Bill and Doris McCready sold the winning ticket.
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The annual fish fry at the Emo Legion last Friday evening was a huge success—both in terms of the overflowing crowd on hand and the delicious food that was served.
Hats off to the cooks and organizers.
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The next two dances at the Emo Legion, featuring music by Glenn Hart and his band, are slated Feb. 1 and Feb. 15 (Please note I made a mistake last week saying it was Feb. 14. Sorry!)
There also will be two Legion dances the following month (March 1 and March 15).
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Robin’s 2¢:
It’s soooo cold that I’ve noticed several dogs up Cemetery Road frozen to tires of half-ton trucks, cars, and logging trucks!
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