Legion planning Remembrance Day services

Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 at Emo will begin its Remembrance Day services at Sturgeon Creek School in Barwick on Monday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m.
Cenotaph services will follow at Barwick (11 a.m.), Stratton (11:45 a.m.), Devlin (2 p.m.), and Emo (2:45 p.m.)
A Remembrance Day banquet will be held at the Emo Legion beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Borderland Community Orchestra will provide the entertainment.
Everyone is welcome to attend, says Bill McCready.
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The annual “Crafts Galore” sale is slated Nov. 15-16 at the Emo Legion, with Marion Larson as the co-ordinator. I understand all the tables already are rented for this event but those interested can contact the Legion at 482-2250.
A second “Crafts Galore,” with Jane Allan as co-ordinator, is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7 in conjunction with the annual “Holly Daze” festivities, organized by the Emo Chamber of Commerce.
Again, call the Legion (482-2250) for more details.
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Shirley Allan was back on the job at the Fairway Store last Tuesday (Oct. 29) with a big smile for her customers. It’s been about one year since Shirley became sick and required treatments.
She tells me her illness is in remission and is feeling fine for now and progressing satisfactorily. Glad to have you back, Shirley, and wish you better health along the way!
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My condolences on the recent passing of Len West, 97, who I used to talk with while attending church at Calvary Baptist. He had lived in Emo before moving to Rainycrest in Fort Frances.
Len always had good points to stress, and he knew his history.
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I met Alex Vargas last Wednesday heading to the post office and asked how his health was. Alex mentioned he was feeling fine and progressing very well after his major surgery in Winnipeg.
The following day, I chatted with Mrs. Ogden and asked about her husband, Alex, after his major surgery. All went well, she said, adding they are just waiting for results and will go from there.
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I visited Art Bonot at La Verendrye hospital last Wednesday afternoon. He had just come out of therapy and says he is doing just fine.
Of course, it will be a while longer before he heads home.
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Cribbage winners at the Emo Legion last Wednesday (Oct. 30) were Loraine and Gerald Bullied (high), with consolations to Liz and Darcy Jack. Jane Allan won the door prize.
500 winners at the card party there on Saturday (Nov. 2) were John and Jose Vandebrand, with consolations to Lorrette Hartnell and Lois LaBelle.
Lou Lougheed won the door prize.
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The Christian Parents Association’s fall banquet will be held Friday, Nov. 22 at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo, with guest speakers to be Tim and Deanna Treadway of “Pioneer Quest” fame.
Tickets are $10 for the Treadway presentation only, or $25 for the meal. Appetizers will be served at 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:30. Babysitting is available.
For tickets, contact Carol Kaemingh at 482-2311.
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The annual seniors’ Christmas party, sponsored Legion Br. #99 in Emo, will be held there Sunday, Dec. 1 starting at 4 p.m. Tickets are $4 each, which can be purchased through Adelia Guba at 482-2513.