MEOTA — As we make our way through early spring one tends to ponder the strange weather patterns. I have heard mention of Alberta Clippers. That phenomenon has made spring an adventure, as one day we have bare ground and a short time later we are digging out the snow blowers and shovels.
As for shovels, we can look to the west of town and see bigger shovels busy at work. The cloak of communication is due to be lifted in another month or so, so until then look from outside the fence and use your imagination.
Joan Marie Gallant was welcomed to our village by Mayor Dave Konopski Feb. 27. A welcoming committee also included the Meota Girls Club and librarian Brenda Zurowski. The event was hosted by the Meota Public Library. Local sponsors contributing to the evening included: the United-Anglican Church, the Meota Lake Shore Lions Club, ADRA and the Village of Meota.
Joan has done a great deal of research and has written books on the subject of native folklore as it relates to the night sky. She has documented the stories that have been passed down through generations around campfires and in teepees in ages gone by.
An attentive audience of nearly 30 people was able to attend and benefit from Joan’s years of research into this ancient culture.
The clearing of snow and weeds on First West heralds the coming of new neighbours and of the anticipation of spring. We welcome back southern travellers Marcel and Annette Duhaime, Verne Iverson and, coming soon, Terry and Carole Tait. Marcel had our mouth watering with his frequent visits to Yuma’s golf courses. With that, we can all be aware of the annual public meeting of the Meota Golf Course March 17.
An omission when reporting the Kevin Foster Fishing Derby was the 50/50 Lions raffle which was held in conjunction with the derby. The winner of the raffle Dan Esquirol donated his winnings of $1,015 to the Lions Club. This donation will be used by the club in their ongoing kids’ playground project. Hats off to Dan for his generous contribution.
The weekly activities had a great turnout for Friday canasta when 26 people enjoyed the competition and ate David Sayers’ birthday cake. Congratulations Dave on a milestone of 77. Winners for HKF canasta were: first - Stella Rendle and Louise; second - David Ottas and Nestor Fransoo and third - Gwen Lacerte and Lillian Solenko. HF canasta winners: first- Carole Huys and Gail Hilderman and second - Karen Kelly and Jackfish Stewart.
In bridge Tuesday, Cletus Scherman and Linda Killoran were first. Second were Jeanine and Verne Iverson. Thursday afternoon Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig were first and Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan were second.
MEOTA — As we make our way through early spring one tends to ponder the strange weather patterns. I have heard mention of Alberta Clippers. That phenomenon has made spring an adventure, as one day we have bare ground and a short time later we are digging out the snow blowers and shovels.
As for shovels, we can look to the west of town and see bigger shovels busy at work. The cloak of communication is due to be lifted in another month or so, so until then look from outside the fence and use your imagination.
Joan Marie Gallant was welcomed to our village by Mayor Dave Konopski Feb. 27. A welcoming committee also included the Meota Girls Club and librarian Brenda Zurowski. The event was hosted by the Meota Public Library. Local sponsors contributing to the evening included: the United-Anglican Church, the Meota Lake Shore Lions Club, ADRA and the Village of Meota.
Joan has done a great deal of research and has written books on the subject of native folklore as it relates to the night sky. She has documented the stories that have been passed down through generations around campfires and in teepees in ages gone by.
An attentive audience of nearly 30 people was able to attend and benefit from Joan’s years of research into this ancient culture.
The clearing of snow and weeds on First West heralds the coming of new neighbours and of the anticipation of spring. We welcome back southern travellers Marcel and Annette Duhaime, Verne Iverson and, coming soon, Terry and Carole Tait. Marcel had our mouth watering with his frequent visits to Yuma’s golf courses. With that, we can all be aware of the annual public meeting of the Meota Golf Course March 17.
An omission when reporting the Kevin Foster Fishing Derby was the 50/50 Lions raffle which was held in conjunction with the derby. The winner of the raffle Dan Esquirol donated his winnings of $1,015 to the Lions Club. This donation will be used by the club in their ongoing kids’ playground project. Hats off to Dan for his generous contribution.
The weekly activities had a great turnout for Friday canasta when 26 people enjoyed the competition and ate David Sayers’ birthday cake. Congratulations Dave on a milestone of 77. Winners for HKF canasta were: first - Stella Rendle and Louise; second - David Ottas and Nestor Fransoo and third - Gwen Lacerte and Lillian Solenko. HF canasta winners: first- Carole Huys and Gail Hilderman and second - Karen Kelly and Jackfish Stewart.
In bridge Tuesday, Cletus Scherman and Linda Killoran were first. Second were Jeanine and Verne Iverson. Thursday afternoon Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig were first and Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan were second.
Meota Grand Slam of Curling
Week 12 Recap
(By Derek Welford)
Energy and anticipation have gradually been increasing in the Meota area as this was the final week prior to the Silver Broom Championship, Meota's premiere curling event. Teams used the last week of the regular season as a tune-up to prepare for the biggest week of their curling careers.
The Don Johnson rink is starting to peak at the right time as they defeated Kyle Doom Tuesday night 6-3 and head into the Silver Broom on a three-game win streak. "Really like where our team is at, playing some good curling as of late and planning on using this momentum to our advantage next week. Thankfully the cows are still in the corn, so I'll be able to take the day to rest and be mentally sharp for the tournament," Johnson told the press gallery.
Defeating Evan Schmidt Tuesday night, the Zane Lacousiere team finished the season on an eight-game winning streak and atop the standings and will head into the Silver Broom as the Vegas favourite.
The defending Silver Broom Welford rink lost 8-4 Thursday night against Pat Mohr but feel their best curling is still yet to come as they finished the season with a below.500 record. Their first game of the tournament is a rematch of the final last year against Colin Sharp. Sharp, who fell 11-3 to Wanda Weber Tuesday night, is hoping to reach that final game yet again. Dylan Schaefer, who plays second for Team Sharp, is making his first appearance in the Grand Slam finale.
"I think as far as mental toughness goes, our team stands above the rest. Those guys know what it takes to get to the final and my experience playing with the Vawn Vipers will only benefit us when it comes down to the important shots."
The prestige and fame of winning the Silver Broom is sought after by many. Bob Bartkewich, whose resumé is filled with countless senior hockey championships and BoB Awards knows the margin of error is slim in a tournament of this magnitude.
"Everyone wants that Broom and winning that would probably surpass any of my previous accomplishments " the third on the Alm rink Bartkewich exclaimed.
Lonnie Alm and company took Kirsten Bru to 8 ends but fell just short 7-5 in their regular season finale.
Other action in the league saw Randy Sharp defeating Caleb Gaunsage, Pat Becotte over Randy Iverson and Gil Cadrin over Al Collie.
One fortunate team will be awarded the Silver Broom Tuesday and will conclude the 2024 Meota Grand Slam of Curling.
