’Tis the season

Although we don’t have any of that white stuff on the ground, we have one sure sign that it’s ’tis the season to prepare for Christmas.
The sign I’m referring to is an abundance of craft and bake sales.
The first is the Burriss and McIrvine Women Institutes’ “Early Holiday” tea, bake, and craft sale which is coming up next Wednesday (Nov. 21) from 2-4 p.m. at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (the old CN station).
Admission is $3, with proceeds going towards the W.I. Museum in Emo.
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The St. Patrick’s C.W.L. will host a Christmas tea, craft, and bake sale on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 1-3 p.m.
Admission is $2, and there also will be draws and a white elephant table.
Come out and enjoy an afternoon of fine food and socializing.
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“Crafts Galore” takes place Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Emo Legion in conjunction with the annual “Holly Daze” festivities.
There will be 20 tables of merchandise set up, and a soup-and-sandwich lunch will be sold for $5 each.
Pictures with Santa also will be taken that day.
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Wedding congratulations are in order for Nicole Shoemaker and Mike Glueheisen. They were wed Nov. 10 in the Mayan Riviera, with several family members and friends attending.
The couple will be honoured at a reception Nov. 24 in Fort Frances.
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Last week’s card games at the Devlin Hall were won by Agnes Waldick (taking the high) and Pat Busch (low) while the men’s winners were Norbert Bragg (high) and Jim Kellar (low).
The next card night at the Devlin Hall is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 20. The cost is $5, which includes lunch.
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Congratulations to Danielle and Peter Spuzak on the birth of their son, Peter Gary, who was born Saturday (Nov. 10). Proud grandparents are Gary Browman and Lynn Savage, and Peter and Cathy Spuzak.
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The annual seniors’ Christmas supper will be held Nov. 24 at the Emo Legion beginning at 5 p.m. (take-outs will be sold at 4 p.m.)
Call Adelia Guba at 482-2513 for tickets.
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An “old-time” dance will be held at the Emo Legion this Saturday (Nov. 17) beginning at 8 p.m. The cost is $10, which includes lunch. The evening also includes a tasty snack.
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A touching Remembrance Day service was held Friday at Crossroads School here in Devlin, emceed by Samantha Stahn.
The school was privileged to have Travis Enge playing bagpipes and performing the procession. Several classes performed music and poems, and a slide show was enjoyed.
But the highlight of the program was retired Master Cpl. Darcy Robson, who gave an educational and touching touch on war.
The program ended with everyone singing “Let There be Peace on Earth.”
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A reminder that cash calendars for 2008 are available at the municipal office or from any fire department volunteer. They make great Christmas gifts.
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An adult toonie skate is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon at the Emo-La Vallee Arena.