La Vallee council elected

Emily Watson was re-elected as LaVallee reeve on Monday night, but by the narrowest of margins—just two votes over former reeve Ken McKinnon.
Elected as councillors for the next four years were Jim Belluz, Freeda Carmody, Ross Donaldson, and Lucille McDonald. The latter two are new faces on the council.
Glenda Belluz also was elected to the Rainy River District School Board on Monday night as the trustee for Alberton-La Vallee.
Congratulations to you all. Your township trusts you will do a good job!
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Even though we may not be ready for Christmas, there’s certainly lots of proof that the holiday season is just around the corner. Several Christmas bazaars, teas, and craft sales are taking place starting this weekend.
The first being the Muskie cheerleaders’ tea and bake sale this Saturday (Nov. 18) from 1-4 p.m. at the East End Hall in Fort Frances.
Then later in the day, plan on attending the “Coffee, Tea, and Melody” coffee house and silent auction starting at 7 p.m. at Knox United Church in Emo.
Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students.
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The Catholic Women’s League in Fort Frances will be hosting its annual Christmas bazaar on Sunday (Nov. 19) from 2-4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church.
There will be a bake table, plus jewellery and crafts, knitting, as well as a kiddies’ korner.
Plan on attending, you’re sure to have a good time.
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Then mark your calendar for Dec. 2 for the annual “Crafts Galore” event at the Emo Legion in conjunction with “Holly Daze” festivities.
Legion members are encouraged to have your items handed in for the penny table a.s.a.p.
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Speaking of the Emo Legion, a 500 tournament will be held there tomorrow (Nov. 16) beginning at 7 p.m.
The Emo Legion also will host an “old time” dance on Nov. 24 and then its monthly Bingo on Nov. 28.
Cribbage winners at the Emo Legion last week were Rene Kivel and Adelia Guba, with Nicole and Mary Alice Drennan taking the low.
Thelma Fadden won the door prize.
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A free ’flu shot clinic will be held next Tuesday (Nov. 21) from 3:30-7 p.m. at Crossroads School here in Devlin. Remember to wear a short-sleeved shirt.
Contact your local health unit at 482-2211 for information.
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Crossroads also is hosting an eight-team girls’ volleyball tournament this Saturday (Nov. 18). Everyone is encouraged to come out and watch the action.
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Crossroads will hold its annual Christmas concert on Dec. 14 beginning at 7 p.m.
A reminder that report cards go home Nov. 24. There also will be an early dismissal Nov. 29 and a P.A. Day on Dec. 4.
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The October gas draw at Dev-Lynne’s was won by Brian Hagarty, who took home a Cuisinart electric wok.
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Robin’s 2¢:
A new widow requested the epitaph “Rest in Peace” for her husband’s tombstone.
When she later found he had left his fortune to his mistress, she tried to get the engraver to change the carving. Alas, this was impossible; the words were chiseled and could not be changed.
“In that case,” she said, “please add ‘Til We Meet Again.’”