Robin McCormick
A roast beef supper, complete with potatoes, veggies, buns, salads, and desserts, is planned for Sunday, May 15 from 5-7 p.m. at the Dance Community Hall.
The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for kids, with those six and under eating free.
The Dance Hall is located 16 km north on Highway 613 and one km west.
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A gigantic garage sale is set for this Saturday (May 14) at the Fort Frances Curling Club beginning at 8 a.m. sharp and running until noon.
Tables can be rented for $20 (more than one table is allowed).
For more information, call Rick Grenda at 274-6667 or 274-0588 or Patti Boileau at 274-9337.
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Congratulations to Wendy McClain and Chad Wrolstad, who were wed on Saturday (May 7).
Your community of family and friends wishes you many years of happiness.
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Congratulations, also, to Ed McCormick and Nicole Stewart on the birth of their son, Chase Edward Alan, on May 6, weighing in at eight pounds, four oz.
This is the sixth grandchild for Len McCormick.
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The Rainy River District Women’s Institute will host a Spring Tea on Friday, May 20 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the United Church in Emo.
The menu will feature soup, sandwiches, and dessert.
Door prizes will be drawn, and a bake table also will be set up.
Admission is $7.
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Junior and senior students from the Ojibway program at Crossroads School attended “Quest for Knowledge” at Big Grassy on April 21.
When the final questions were asked, both Crossroads teams finished in second place.
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The next “Country Jam” will take place Friday, May 20 at the Emo Legion (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Come out and enjoy an evening of country music and socializing. There is no charge to attend!
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Emo Walleye Classic 50/50 tickets are available for purchase at the Emo Legion.
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Cards played at the Emo Legion last week saw Nicole Drennan and Rudy Meyers take the high while the low went to Agnes Waldeck and Mary Gavin.
Irwin Morphet won the draw.
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The Emo Legion will host a fish fry on Thursday, May 26 at the Emo Arena in conjunction with the annual Emo Walleye Classic.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Emo Legion for $12 each.
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The Emo Fair Queen committee is looking for contestants aged 14-17. If you are interested in competing or require more information, call Sis McCormick at 482-2284.
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Our community welcomes Floyd and Joyce Georgeson and their daughters, Becky and Chelsey.
The family recently moved to the Burriss area and has purchased the former Stan Payne residence.
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The Devlin T.O.P.S. club will host its annual Salad Supper on Monday, May 23 at the Devlin Hall.
Doors open at 5 p.m., with the meal being served at 6 p.m.
The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children aged six-12 (those five and under eat free).
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As always, the Emo Walleyedol (ages 14 and over) and Minnow-idol (ages eight-13) singing competitions will take place during the Emo Walleye Classic.
The enjoyable evening is slated for Friday, May 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m., with the first 15 contestants being accepted.
More than $1,000 in prizes will be awarded.
Registration forms can be picked up at the Village Variety in Emo or by calling Laurel Mose at 482-1426.
This is always an enjoyable evening so even if you’re not singing, come out and cheer on your favourite performer!
