Dave Ogilvie
Former employees, friends, and customers from the area gathered at the Emo post office to help Postmistress Dixie Kinnear celebrate her recent retirement.
After 43 years as an employee of Canada Post, starting as a part-timer, Dixie decided it was time to retire.
Those on hand for the celebration thanked her for her many years of dedicated service to the community. Those who wished stayed to enjoy some cake and coffee.
In related news, Canada Post has decided at this time to severely cut back on the number of hours available to the staff at the Emo post office.
If you feel our community deserves better service, or that the move will impact you personally, contact customer service at 1-800-267-1177.
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This month’s men’s buffet breakfast meeting will be held this Saturday (Jan. 16) at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion.
The featured speaker will be Freeman (“Smokey”) Cole from Sioux Lookout.
A retired conservation officer with the Ministry of Natural Resources, “Smokey” will share his story of how he came to know Jesus Christ 16 years ago and how he’s passionately served the Lord since then.
His love for the Lord has led him to serve with Samaritan’s Purse distributing Christmas shoe boxes in countries such as Cuba, Chile, and Venezuela.
You don’t want to miss this one.
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The first “Country Jam” of 2010 will take place this Friday (Jan. 15) at the Emo Legion. Music and dancing will start shortly after 7 p.m.
If you haven’t been to a “Jam” yet, and you enjoy old-time country music, then be sure to plan to attend.
Musicians of all ages from across the district regularly have been attending these entertaining evenings.
If you would like to sit in on the upcoming session, let Charleen know by calling 483-5839.
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The “Dueck 6” will be holding a come-and-go open house in their new home at 583 George Rd., south of Emo, this Sunday (Jan. 17) from 4-7 p.m.
The family would like to thank everyone who helped them after fire destroyed their home last year, as well as those who donated money and supported them in the past 10 months.
Everyone is welcome!
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The Emo Legion is hosting a “funspiel” on Jan. 22-23 at the Emo curling rink.
Open to all , the entry fee is $25 per person, which includes the banquet being held on the Saturday night.
To register, call Legion sports chairman Vernon Thompson at 482-2499.
The registration deadline is Jan. 18.
