Local anglers show their skill

Congratulations to Devlin resident Greg Stahn and his Emo fishing partner, Todd Baker, who won the second-annual Emo Walleye Classic over the weekend.
They caught a walleye weighing 8.80 pounds on Saturday, which not only won them the tournament but also the cash prize for big fish for the day and big catch of the day.
Congratulations to the other local Devlin/La Vallee anglers who competed in the tourney. I do not have all the results as of press time, but I do know my brother, Ralph Galusha, and Bill Godin finished in seventh place overall.
Last week’s tournament is sure to get all the teams in the spirit for the many other fish derbies to take place across Rainy River District over the next few months.
Congratulations to Emo for staging a successful tourney.
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The 4-H furniture draw was held during the Emo walleye tournament and the lucky winner was Cliff Foster from Fort Frances.
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A reminder that the annual T.O.P.S. salad supper will be held Monday, June 16 at 6 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.
This is always an enjoyable evening to enjoy a delicious meal as well as mix and mingle with old and new friends.
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In local slo-pitch action from last week, Good Vibrations beat the Village People on May 26. No game was held May 27, no score was reported for May 28, and the May 29 game was cancelled.
Please call Laura Mutz with your scores or call me at 486-0072 (leave a message if necessary).
And don’t forget the annual slo-pitch tournament to raise money for the Crossroads community rink will take place June 27-29. This also is an opportunity for high school students to earn their community service hours.
I’ll have more information on this event next week.
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Speaking of the Crossroads community rink project, tickets are now being sold for a fly-in fishing trip for six people for two nights and three days. Tickets cost $5 each and the draw will be made June 29.
Chuck and Kathy Mosbeck of True North Outfitters generously have supplied this trip.
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The next dance at the Emo Legion, featuring music by Glenn Hart, Wayne Flatt, and Bill Wepruk, is slated this Saturday (June 7) from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
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A cribbage and 500 tournament will be held this Saturday (June 7) at the Emo Legion. Cost is $12 person (which includes a meal) and those interested are asked to pre-register.
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A Summer’s Trend fashion show will be held this Saturday (June 7) starting at noon at La Place Rendez-Vous in Fort Frances, with proceeds going towards breast cancer research.
Tickets cost $15, which includes a luncheon, fashion show (with the clothing being modelled from Tagg’s and McTaggart’s), and a chance to win many great door prizes.
Tickets are available at the Super 8 Motel, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce office, McTaggart’s, and Tammi’s Flower Garden.
Mary Kay consultants and Shari Humphrey will be providing the make-up and hair styling.
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With Father’s Day just around the corner, a gift suggestion would be a history book celebrating Devlin’s centennial.
Order your dad a book now and it will be available in February. The cost is $60 up to Sept. 1, 2003 and $65 after that date.
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Devlin centennial cookbooks also are available at Greensides, Universal Enterprise, and Dev-Lynne’s. The cost is $10, and these would make a nice shower gift!
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Congratulations to Paul Allan and Jeannie Sheppard on the birth of their twin daughters in Winnipeg.
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The Municipality of La Vallee is running a contest for the design of a municipal flag. A prize of $50 will be awarded for the winning design.
Designs can be submitted to the municipal office during office hours, with the deadline for submissions being next Tuesday (June 10).
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Best wishes to Pat Hyatt as she continues to struggle with her health. Pat is now home from the hospital. Your entire community is sending you get-well wishes.
We hope and pray all will be well soon.
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Robin’s 2¢:
This is one for all the farmers in our area, especially those raising horses: “If you treat your wife like a thoroughbred, she won’t turn into an old nag!”