Robin McCormick
The cemetery committee would like to thank Jim Kellar for plowing the cemetery roads.
As well, thanks to the many people who shovelled and blew snow.
The candle lighting was beautiful this year. There were many candles lit in the evening of Christmas Eve and they burned into the night.
A lot of people also came out this year during the daylight hours to lay poinsettias and red roses.
Once again, thanks to all the volunteers.
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The Emo and District Lions Club is holding a Robbie Burns dinner on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Emo Legion.
The evening will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by a roast beef dinner at 7 p.m.
Also adding to the evening’s enjoyment will be the piping in of the haggis, as well as a recitation of Burns’ famous “Ode to the Haggis.”
Ending the evening will be a dance featuring live music by “Centre-Line.”
Tickets cost $25 each, which are available at Cloverleaf and Village Variety in Emo, and at Dr. Lidkea’s office in Fort Frances. They also are available from Voyageur Lions Club member Jim Martindale and members of the Emo and District Lions Club, as well as from Stewart Firth (482-1958).
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A reminder that Crossroads School here in Devlin is starting a “Spend Time Together and Read” program, which will take place every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. in the school library.
Parents, grandparents, or other adult family members are encouraged to get involved with a student to read, do homework, or work on any school-related task.
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Mike Hyatt is recovering from the injury he received on his hand in December.
Although he is still off work from the municipality, Mike says he is getting better and will be back on the job once he’s able to.
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Congratulations to Jim and Glenda Belluz on the birth of their grandson, Hunter James, on Jan. 2 in Calgary.
Proud parents are Travis and Genevieve Belluz.
Jim and Glenda were in Calgary to celebrate the happy occasion.
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Happy 70th birthday to Al McTavish on Jan. 7.
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The annual Betty Kellar Memorial cribbage/500 tournament will be held this Saturday (Jan. 15) at the Emo Legion.
Call 482-2250 to register.
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Cards played at the Emo Legion last Wednesday saw the high going to Gerald Bullied while Adelia Guba had the low.
Nicole Drennan won the draw.
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The next “Country Jam” held at the Emo Legion is slated for this Friday (Jan. 14) beginning at 7 p.m.
This is a very popular event and a great way to spend a winter evening.
Enjoy the music, visit, laugh, and go home saying, “I’m sure glad I went!”
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The next Bingo at the Emo Legion is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 25. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
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It is with a heavy heart that I extend sympathy to the family and friends of Jim Carmody, who passed away last week.
Jim will always be remembered as a good person, worker, father, grandfather, and, perhaps most importantly, Freeda’s best friend.
His passing will leave such a big void in his family’s lives.
Jim endured a lengthy battle with cancer. He and his family did everything humanly possible, but as cancer does with many, it just couldn’t be beat.
Once again, my sympathies to all grieving Jim’s passing. The entire district is thinking of you at this sad time.
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Sympathy also is extended to Ian, Jack, and Tom Booth on the passing of their uncle, Bert Booth.
Bert spent his younger years in Devlin, then moved to Atikokan, where he lived happy and healthy into his 98th year.
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Cards played at the Devlin Hall last week saw Norbert Bragg and Shirley Mutz take the high while the low went to Ken McKinnon and Sylvia Beadle.
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Robin’s 2¢:
A doctor was addressing a large audience in Toronto.
“The material we put into our stomachs is enough to have killed most of us sitting here years ago,” the doctor said.
“Red meat is awful. Soft drinks corrode your stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with MSG.
“High-fat diets can be disastrous, and none of us realizes the long-term harm caused by the germs in our drinking water,” he added.
“However, there is one thing that is most dangerous of all and we all have eaten, or will eat, it.
“Can anyone here tell me what food it is that causes the most grief and suffering for years after eating it?” the doctor asked.
After several seconds of silence, a 75-year-old man in the front row raised his hand and softly said, “Wedding cake.”
