MEOTA — The annual walk for mental health proved to be a great success. Shown in the photo is Lion Laurie Ward presenting a cheque of $500 to Charles Ballargeon who chaired the event. The five-kilometre walk drew 130 people participants. The drive raised $ 19,447.14 which was donated directly to Michele Winterholt, executive director of the Canadian Mental Health Association Battlefords Branch. Marcell Duhaime gave rides with his beautiful team of Clydesdales and wagon. A lunch of hot dogs, refreshments and bananas was enjoyed after the culmination of the walk.
A golf scramble in support of kids and a local daycare will be held on June 22 at the Meota Golf Course. It will begin at 3 p.m. with a shotgun start. It will include a silent auction and a steak supper.
A cemetery bee is scheduled for Saturday, June 8.
Thursday seniors’ golf was well attended with 20 participants. Winners with a score of 35 were Ken and Elisabeth Buchinski, Marcel and Annette Duhaime and Eric Callbeck. Taking home the consolation prize were Ken Morton, Larry Dyck and Elsa Ferguson. A great day to be outdoors and to have coffee with friends.
Tuesday bridge winners were Linda Ard and David Sharpe. Second were Margaret Dyck and Jean Beattie and third were Fraser Glen and Barb Mitchell. Thursday bridge saw a one-two tie between Catriona Winterholt and Anne Cozier with Barb Mitchell and David Sharpe. Friday canasta HF saw Janice Morton and Eric Callbeck in first. Second were Gail Hilderman and Cora Christianson. HKF winners were Linda Ard and Stella Rendle and second were Arlene Walker and Carman Doirer.
