MEOTA —Did we all survive the “All Fools Day?” Hopefully, the coming of spring was brought in with lighthearted humour and good grace. We can all recall practical “jokes” played on us or in retaliation. One of mine as a recipient was reintroducing daylight saving time and being an hour late for our kid's school party.
As we welcome spring, we had the good fortune to welcome a day-old Hereford into this world. For us former farm people and former purebred Hereford people, it warmed my heart to see the attentive, caring mother looking after her young. There are times like this that we can be thankful for growing up in rural Canada.
The Meota Girls Club held their wind-up party at the Meota United Anglican Church. Many thanks and notes of appreciation to the leaders Susan Demchuck and Tanya Rowe Gansauge for their hours of giving and dedication in building and helping to guide these young people. The girls celebrated with games, partying and watching a movie. The leaders would like to thank the United Anglican Church, the children’s parents and those who took the time to share their talents. The girls vary in age from nine to 14. A great party to rest a great cause until a new start in the fall. Go, girls.
Again we can say “go, Canada” as our men’s curling team does us honour. A win today against Scotland would put us into the championship game against Sweden. What dedication. We can definitely feel pride in their efforts.
We welcome home David Sharp from his prolonged ski/bridge holiday near Nelson. And yes, he took on the black runs (the most difficult), although as he admits “only when they were groomed.” A busy time, he admits as they didn’t miss many days skiing in the months they were away.
Activities for the week saw a tie between Barb Mitchel and Linda Killoran and Linda Ard and Eric Callbeck in bridge. Third were Bernard Gregoire and Vern Iverson. Last spots were a tie between Cletus Scherman and Cathi Williams and Anne Crozier and Catriona Winterholt. In Thursday bridge, David Sharpe and Vern Iverson were first. Second were Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen and third were Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig.
Gordon Klein topped Norwegian Whist. Second was Linda Ard and third was Charlie Horrell. Canasta: HF first place was won by Albert Huys and Gail Hilderman. In second were Janice Morton and Eric Callbeck. HKF first were Stella Rendle and Eileen Bru. Second were Linda Ard and Gwen Lacerte and third were Louise Doom and Marion Ottas.
