Dave Ogilvie
This month’s men’s breakfast meeting will take place on Saturday (Nov. 19) starting at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion.
The $10 buffet will feature Arvid Loewen as the guest speaker.
The 54-year-old grandfather recently set the record for biking across Canada, travelling from Vancouver to Halifax in an astounding 13 days, six hours, and 13 minutes.
Loewen’s record of biking the 6,000-odd km from coast to coast has been verified by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Hailing from Winnipeg, the grandfather of three slept for only two hours most nights in order to set this unbelievable record.
A number of years ago, Loewen left a successful, well-paying management position to fundraise on a full-time voluntary basis for a charity called Mully Children’s Family.
The organization, a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental Christian organization, was founded by Dr. Charles Mulli and his wife, Esther. The purpose of their work is to rehabilitate street children from across Kenya.
Over the past 20 years, MCF staff successfully has helped 6,000 children grow up in a safe, family-type environment. At present, they are caring for more than 2,000 boys and girls between the ages of one week and 24 years.
Loewen, a contemporary “Faith Hero,” has a remarkable story to share that will bless and challenge the men of the district.
Plan on attending, bring a friend, and be prepared to be amazed and encouraged by this extraordinary athlete and grandfather.
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The St. Patrick’s Women’s League will be holding its annual Christmas tea on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 1-3 p.m. in the church hall.
Frozen homemade pies (cherry, raisin, and apple), meat pies, and perogies will be for sale.
There also will be a draw for a doll bed and bedding, several basket draws, as well as a hand-knit sweater, which will be drawn on Dec. 18.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Come early for some tea and goodies, sign up for the draws, and check out the baking, crafts, and religious articles table.
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The Safeway pharmacy will be holding a ’flu shot clinic this Friday (Nov. 18) from 1-6 p.m.
Call 274-0363 to make an appointment.
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With Emo’s “Holly Daze” festivities approaching in a couple of weeks, the Chamber of Commerce is encouraging everyone to get involved by creating a float for the parade, which will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2.
The success of this annual event depends on the participation of the residents of Emo and the surrounding area.
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Cleaning out your garage before the snow flies? Emo minor hockey will help you get rid of your unwanted bottles (beer, wine, coolers). Drop them off at the Emo arena on Saturday, November 19 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
All proceeds will go towards ice time rental for all minor hockey players.
