Robin McCormick
A house on Cemetery Road here in Devlin was completely gutted by fire Monday morning.
The owner, Steve Galusha, had left for work in the wee hours of the morning so the house was vacant at the time of the blaze.
Neighbour Marvin Hatch noticed intense smoke around 8:30 a.m. and realized it was too thick to be from normal conditions.
Upon arriving at the scene, Hatch saw flames engulfing the home.
He then called 9-1-1, and Devlin/La Vallee volunteer firefighters were on site within a short time. But it was obvious from the beginning that the flames were too intense to save the home.
The Alberton fire department also was called for back-up, who helped bring the blaze under control.
Galusha would like to thank all the firefighters and neighbours, especially Marvin Hatch for his quick thinking.
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Sincere sympathy is extended to the many family and friends of Allan McKinnon, who passed away suddenly on Monday.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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Sympathy, as well, to the family and friends of Darleen Greenier. She will be sadly missed by many.
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The Emo Legion will host a fish fry on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for children aged six and under.
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Cards played at the Emo Legion last Wednesday were won by Ester Elias and Agnes Waldeck, with the low going to Gail Thompson and Jean Steele.
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On the day of the Neilson luncheon (Jan 13), a black coat with a red scarf was mixed up with another black coat.
The black coat and red scarf is at the Emo Legion. Call 482-2250 for more info.
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Don’t forget that Friday, Jan. 30 is a PA Day at school across the district.
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The next Crossroads school council meeting is set for Tuesday, Feb. 3.
A parents’ meeting involving the trip to Winnipeg will be held there Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m.
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Cards played at the Devlin Hall on Jan. 13 were won by Mickey McKinnon and Jim Kellar, with the low taken by Lois Shine and Ken McKinnon.
The next card games at the Devlin Hall will be held Tuesday, Jan. 27.
