MEOTA — December has arrived and there is no sign that the snowmobiles can be put to use. A recent trip to Regina found the remnants of a recent snowfall of six inches. The icy streets took a bit more precaution than usual but in all a good trip. The end of the trip is an unfortunate hospital stay so I will ask any news to be forwarded to 306-480-5675.
Linda Ard of Meota and Christine Pike of Waseca were recently reunited after 53 years. They had sung together at a choir festival in a vocal class at that time.
The Christmas season is being brought to light by Gerry and Louise Goodheart as they lit up their antique car and house. Thanks, as it does warm the heart as we come home.
Friday canasta play found Linda Ard and Gwen Lacerte getting top score. Second were Carol Huys and Bev McCrimmon and third were Eileen Bru and Dave Sayers.
Jeanine Beloin and Margaret Dyck topped Tuesday afternoon bridge. Linda Kiloran and Cletus Scherman were second. In Saturday’s doubleheader morning play, the A division winners were Marg Dyck and David Creegan. Second were Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen and third were Donna Scherman and Eric Callbeck. Barb Mitchel and Anne Crozier won the B division. In second were Gerry Craig and Mary Phelps. A preserves table was a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society. This was held in conjunction with a beautiful meal supplied by Blend restaurant.
The afternoon results had Fraser Glen and Jean Lawes in first. Second were Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig.
Meota Grand Slam of Curling
(By Derek Welford)
End-to-end action of Grand Slam curling filled the Meota curling rink as five teams made their much-anticipated debuts.
The Colin Sharp rink began its post-Bartkewich era as the Silver Broom runner-up began their journey back to the top. Complemented by Tylor Clarke, Cory Iverson and free agent signing Dylan Schaefer, Sharp started on the right foot taking down Al Collie 10-4.
Randy Sharp played off against former 4-H curling standout Lee Gaunsage in a clash between two Prince families and won 8-4.
It was a big week for the Cadrin power couple, Gil and Susan, as they took the ice both Tuesday and Thursday nights. The Cadrin rink matched up in a career first against the Langemeade icon Zane Lacousiere and won 10-4 to start the season on a winning note. Following up two nights later, Thursday saw the Cadrins take the reins of the Evan Schmidt rink in relief of Schmidt and Lloyd Malenfant. With Darrell McCarthey and Damon Schaefer on the brooms, the Cadrin-led Schmidt rink put up five in the second end and never looked back as they pummeled the Welford rink, 14-7.
Steve Ackerman could be seen grinning from ear to ear after a huge upset win over the Kirsten Bru rink, as he skipped the Weber team to a thrilling 8-7 win, which also was highlighted by a five-point score in the second end.
The featured game of the week was found on the Alm-Iverson sheet Tuesday in what could be described as a Metinota Vs Summerfeld Beach matchup. A defensive battle contained blank ends and mostly single-point scores and it was no surprise to the gallery that it would come down to the final shot. Lonnie Alm had the opportunity for the win but missed the takeout as Randy Iverson stole one point to win 5-4.
Pat Mohr took out Ed Cadrin and friends 9-2 while the Don Johnson rink won in his Grand Slam debut 10-7 against Kyle Doom.
The Colin Mack and Randy Orchison game scheduled for Thursday was postponed to a later night.
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