If you’re feeling blue because summer is over and fall is officially upon us, don’t worry, there’s a full agenda of activities taking place throughout the district starting this Saturday (Sept. 27).
So put on a sweatshirt and participate!
First off, a rummage sale will be held Saturday starting at 10 a.m. at Knox United Church in Emo.
A Hereford tour also is planned for Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. at McNabb Farms (Jack, Kathy, and Scott). Light snacks will be provided there.
Other stops will be at Len and Ross Stafford (12:45 p.m.), the Cates Farm of Carl, Alton, and Ken (2:05 p.m.), and Kim Jo Bliss (3 p.m.) A potluck supper will follow at 4 p.m. (meat provided).
Those taking part are reminded to bring your own lawn chair.
If you are interested in bringing cattle to one of the stops, please let Kim Jo know (482-2863).
Everyone is welcome. Join us for a good day of good cattle and good food!
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Rainycrest Auxiliary is holding its 50th anniversary tea and bake sale next Wednesday (Oct. 1). Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children.
Tea, sandwiches, and dainties will be served in the cafeteria, and there will be a door prize up for grabs. Membership for 2004 also will be available for $2 each.
Be sure to come out as you’re sure to run into old acquaintances and meet some new friends.
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The ever-popular “Harvest Supper,” hosted by Guthrie United Church in Devlin, is being held Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Devlin Hall. The meal, which is always delicious, costs $10 for adults, $5 for children aged six-12, and free for those five and under.
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The W.I. Museum in Emo is holding its closing lunch and tea Monday, Oct. 6. More information to follow.
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A 4-H leaders’ meeting is slated Monday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barwick rec centre at 7:30.
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A work bee is planned for Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Stratton Sales Yard. The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association is seeing to this necessary event in order to prepare the grounds for the next cattle sale coming up Saturday, Oct. 4 beginning at 9 a.m.
Although I’m not sure of all the details, a bus tour of district farms is being planned for Sunday, Oct. 5. I will gather more information regarding this for next week.
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The lucky winner of the Emo Legion’s monthly 50/50 draw last Friday was Terry Farmer of Atikokan. Jane Allan sold the winning ticket.
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The thrashing bee held at the McLean farm Sept. 13 was a success, attracting 75-100 people. This was a practice run for the centennial next year.
The McLean family went out of their way with everything from all types of homemade pies to a marshmallow and wiener roast. They even had their grandsons looking after the parking.
The entire McLean family was present, inlcluding one sister who travelled in from Alaska. A big thank you is in order to all the people that worked on this event.
In related news, the next centennial committee meeting is slated for tonight (Sept. 24) at 7 p.m. and everyone is encouraged to attend. A Web site is in the making for this event.
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Robin’s 2¢:
A couple is having a disagreement, with the wife icomplaining that her husband never does anything around the house.
“What do you mean, I always do my share,” said the husband. “I’m not a procrastinator like you’re accusing me of.”
“Prove it,” retorted the wife. “Either take down the Christmas tree or the storm windows!”
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