Winds in last week鈥檚 blizzard drifted snow high along the lakeshore where the village has their snow fence and along the lake road just west of the corner by the concession stand. It even tore up some of the snow fencing and blew it around. There was a ton of snow that had to be moved in that area while most areas around the village blew clear.
When using the elevator at Caleb Village last week I met up with a resourceful gal hauling soft water in huge pails from the downspouts into the building on a cart. She was taking it to her room for her fish. I always said never under estimate a desperate woman and she showed her resourcefulness right there. Another lady saved soft water for her plants, but not quite so much.
Gladys Lehman is home from the local hospital to Caleb Village again and getting stronger and loves to have company any time.
Jan. 17, duplicate bridge was played at the Do Drop In with top score by Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. Second high was Maureen Campbell and Linda Ard and third were Glen and Julie Moore.
Jan. 19 they played bridge in North Battleford and top score was by Glen and Julie Moore. Second high were Joeann and Rudy Wiens and third were Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan.
In Leduc, Alta. last Wednesday a woman slipped and smashed her elbow. She was taken to the local hospital where it was x-rayed and she was sent home with a sling and padding, to await a call to go for surgery. She was called on Saturday to go to St. Albert hospital where she would have the bone set Sunday. They heard stories of people waiting up to two weeks for a bone to be set in the Edmonton area. She was No. 17 on the list, so was lucky to get in this soon.
The hall committee held the first trump whist night in the Vawn hall Saturday evening with five tables in play. Young parents brought their little ones who spent a happy and busy evening playing and running around the hall while older siblings joined the adults at cards. They learned the game last winter and needed little coaching this year. George Stewart won high for the men and tied for ladies鈥� high were Arlene Walker and Lorna Pearson. Everyone had a happy time and visited over lunch at the end.
The monthly hall luncheon in the Community Complex Jan. 20 was enjoyed by a nice-sized crowd. It was smaller than usual, but still brought in a tidy sum of support money, for which Pearl Hawkins of the hall committee expressed her appreciation. Pearl is head cook and organizer. Three kinds of really good soup were available along with fixings for sandwiches. There was also the usual large variety of desserts. Local cooks who contribute to these meals must be complimented and thanked as the results are always gratifying.
Norwegian whist was played at the Do Drop In on the afternoon of Jan. 20, with only two tables this time. Top score was by Yvonne MacPherson, second high was Judy Walker and third was Marie Bruynooghe.
The shuffleboard tournament was held at the Do Drop In on Jan. 21, with 20 people coming out for a day of fun and games. There were two pots of soup along with biscuits, baking and desserts for the noon lunch break. Thanks to the hall committee, who donated their leftover meats, soup and desserts. We appreciated every bit of it.
Each team played three games and top scores were by Eric Callbeck and Cora Christiansen. Second went to Stella Rendle and Laura Montgrand and third to Murray McCrimmon and Arlene Walker. Linda Ard and Gail Halderman tied for fourth place with Lorna Pearson and Nestor Fransoo.
Everyone agreed it had been a great day and will look forward to the next games Feb. 18, at 10 a.m. Phone your entry to Linda at 306-892-2179 the day before. There鈥檚 always room for more players, and we guarantee it鈥檒l be a fun day.
