Watson elected reeve by narrow margin

After the final ballots were tallied Monday, there definitely were some changes in store for our municipal council.
This election saw Emily Watson win the reeve’s race, defeating incumbent Ken McKinnon by just six votes. Meanwhile, the four council candidates winning seats Monday were Jim Belluz, Freeda Carmody, Len McCormick, and Dale Stamarski.
Congratulations to you all. We residents look forward to our community being a better place with your hard work and dedication.
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There will be a foster parents appreciation dinner at the Devlin Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Call Shanna Weir at Family and Children’s Services for information.
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The next Glen Hart dance at the Emo Legion is slated for Saturday, Nov. 22.
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The annual slo-pitch social is just around the corner. It will take place Saturday, Nov. 22 from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Devlin Community Centre, featuring live music by the band, “Crisis.”
A special presentation will take place by the Kingsley Downs family, and a midnight lunch will be served.
Be sure to mark this date on your calendar to not only support our local ball players but also to have some fun! A reminder that age of majority is required.
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The group of four local 4-H youth (Kerry Hyatt, Matt McQuaker, Hailey Heyens, and Matt Beacham) were at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto to compete in the “Go for the Gold” competition.
Although they did not finish in the top three, they were happy they made the trip. Besides, it was really nice to spend a weekend in warm temperatures and green grass.
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A 4-H leaders’ meeting will take place Monday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barwick Hall.
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A Christmas arts and crafts sale will be held Saturday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. Chili and hotdogs also will be served.
To rent a table, call Bobbi Morken at 482-1220 or 486-1264. Proceeds will go to the United Church Sunday School.
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Don’t forget the annual Santa Claus parade is coming to Fort Frances on Saturday, Nov. 22 starting at 11 a.m. from the Shevlin wood yard.
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The Emo Legion is hosting its annual “Crafts Galore” this Friday and Saturday. And remember that the Emo Legion’s annual seniors Christmas supper goes there Saturday, Nov. 29 starting at 5:30 p.m.
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A tea, bazaar, and bake sale will be held Friday, Nov. 28 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the United Church in Emo. Admission is $2, and there also will be a door prize and white elephant table.
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The Emo C.W.L. will host its annual tea and bake sale, also featuring crafts, Dec. 6 at the parish hall.
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Both a Christmas and New Year’s Eve dance will be held at the Emo Legion this year. The Christmas Dance is slated for Dec. 20.
Glen Hart will provide the music, and both dances include a meal.
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Danette Nixon won the November gas draw at Dev-Lynne’s, taking home a cookware set. The prize for the December draw is a large stainless steel cooler (roughly 50 quarts).
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Robin’s 2¢:
Something never said by a redneck local hunter in our area. “Too many deer heads detract from the decor.”