Robin McCormick
The municipal election held Monday in La Vallee saw some changes as well as some positions staying the same.
After the final votes were counted, Ross Donaldson was elected reeve over Ken McKinnon.
Returning to council are Jim Belluz and Freeda Carmody while new to council are Dennis Allen and Darcy Robson.
Meanwhile, Ralph Hill was elected as the public school board trustee for the La Vallee area.
Congratulations to all who won seats Monday night.
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In conjunction with Hallowe’en, Crossroads students and their families will be asking for donations of non-perishable food items along with their candy this Sunday (Oct. 31).
Items can be dropped off at the school until 9 p.m. on Sunday and until 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1, which, in turn, will be donated to several of the local food banks.
Why participate in the “Hallowe’en for Hunger” food drive? Statistics show one-in-six Canadian children do not have enough food to eat, warm clothes to wear, or a safe place to live.
More than 840,000 Canadians use the food banks every month, with 39.7 percent of the users being children.
By participating, you can make a difference!
Most importantly, we are providing our children with an opportunity to assume active leadership roles.
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Congratulations to Allyson Booth on her recent engagement to Chad Wannamaker.
A fall, 2011 wedding is planned.
The couple currently lives in Blind River, Ont. but are planning to move back to our area.
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Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of John Shoemaker on his recent passing.
Your community is thinking of you at this sad time.
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The next Emo Legion 50/50 draw will be held this Friday (Oct. 29) so be sure to purchase your ticket for a chance to win!
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Cards played at the Emo Legion last Wednesday saw Darlene Bruce and Joan Buttazoni take the high while the low went to Gail Thompson and Jean Steele.
Adelia Guba won the draw.
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A Remembrance Day dinner will be held at the Emo Legion on Thursday, Nov. 11 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets are available at the Legion.
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Cards played at the Devlin Hall on Oct., 19 saw Yvonne Kellar and Norbert Bragg take the high, with the low going to Lorna Robinson and Bob Meyers.
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Sympathy to Marie Major and Mike Hyatt on the passing of Marie’s father, Esko Wirtanen.
Your community of family and friends has you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Robin’s 2¢:
Marriage is like a deck of cards.
In the beginning, all you need is two hearts and a diamond.
By the end, you’ll wish you had a club and a spade.
