Robin McCormick
Rob Rea will be attending Grade 10 in Thunder Bay in September instead of Fort Frances High School.
This all came about last week (Aug. 8-13) when Rea tried out for the Thunder Bay ‘AAA’ Minor Midget Kings and made the roster.
The teen and his parents, Glenna and Mark, accepted the challenge and so he’s off to the Lakehead in a few weeks.
Also making the team from our district were Jon Carlson and Bryce Knapp. Congratulations to all three.
And for anyone living in Thunder Bay, be sure to take in one of their games if you can. I’m sure the boys would be happy to see a familiar face!
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Tom and Linda Booth are very happy as they welcome a new grandchild into their family.
Charlotte Ann May was born Aug. 8 in Winnipeg, weighing in at five pounds, 13 oz.
Proud first-time parents are Jeffrey Booth and Hannah Kvenn.
Charlotte (Charlie) was honoured with a baby shower in Devlin but due to her early arrival, her parents were unable to attend.
Nonetheless, the shower went ahead and the family enjoyed themselves.
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Kelvin Caul and Curtis Smith were the first-place winners at the annual loggers’ competition held in conjunction with the Emo Fair.
Caul finished first for champion logger while Smith was named the safest logger.
(Hard) hats off to you both for your skill and strength in this competition. I’m sure you’ll both be back in 2010.
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Last Wednesday’s cribbage winners at the Emo Legion were Rene Kivell and Adelia Guba, with the low going to Agnes Waldeck and Joan Buttazoni.
Darlene Bruce won the draw.
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For those folks wondering about the annual Mud Lake City Music Festival, it won’t be held in 2009 as organizers have decided to take a year off.
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The Devlin slo-pitch league will hold its annual wind-up this Saturday (Aug. 22), with action getting underway at 9 a.m. between Variety Zone and the Whiskey Jacks.
They’ll be followed by the Village People taking on Northwest Bay at 10 a.m., with the River Rats and Brew Jays meeting at 11 a.m.
Games are one hour long and will continue throughout the day, finishing at 5:15 p.m.
The evening will conclude with socializing!
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Sympathy to the family and friends of Carol Irvine (nee Oster), who will be sadly missed by many.
Our community is thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Also sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Lillian Ogier. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Get well wishes are extended to Nevin Bonot, who has been in La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances.
Nevin’s health is improving and we hope to see him out and about soon!
Meanwhile, Freeda Carmody underwent cataract surgery on Monday (Aug. 17).
Your community of family and friends hope your recovery is swift.
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If you are looking for a fun way to spend your weekend, there’s a sure fix for you!
“True Up North Mamma Mia” will be performed at the Townshend Theatre in Fort Frances this Thursday through Saturday (Aug. 20-22) at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets, available at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts on Scott Street, cost $10 for adults and $6 for children under 12.
Local Devlin youth Scott Barker will be a vital part of this performance. See you there!
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Last month’s gas draw winner at Dev-Lynne’s was Bert Kenty, who took home a small generator.
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Robin’s 2¢:
A husband tried to talk his wife into buying a case of Miller Lite for $14.95. Instead, she bought a jar of cold cream for $7.95.
He told her the beer would make her look better at night than the cold cream.
That’s how their fight started!
