The monthly luncheon at the Meota Community Complex on Jan. 15 was again a huge success for the hall committee and the people. Between 50 and 60 enjoyed their meal in the good company of their neighbours. Pearl explained what food was donated and by whom, which everyone appreciated, from the three pots of soup to the many tasty desserts.
Meota centenarian Lillian Cornell passed away Jan.11 at the age of 111. While she was living in North Battleford at the time, her working days were spent in Meota. Her late husband Bill was the station agent here from 1939-57. They raised their only daughter, Lou, here and she later married Bill Tait of the Wing District. The memorial for Lillian will be held at the Meota Cemetery on July 9 at 2 p.m.
February has five Mondays and four of every other weekday. This happens once every 823 years. The Chinese call it 鈥渕oney bags.鈥�
The Meota Curling Club is holding an open bonspiel Friday and Saturday.
The Livelong Curling Club is also holding an open bonspiel Friday and Saturday. Contact Starla at 306-845-3129.
A Valentine Tea will be held at the Do Drop In on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. hosted by the seniors. Be sure to drop in and meet your neighbours and enjoy the goodies.
The Shrove Tuesday pancake supper will be held at the Do Drop In on Feb. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The general meeting of the United/Anglican Church is set for Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the church basement.
It's always a pleasure to listen to live music and I've been at Harwood Manor the last two Wednesdays and heard Jon Sloan and friends and also the Valley View Fiddlers. It is also nice to see old familiar faces and to visit with the people behind them.
Condolences go out to the family of the late Jake Friesen whose funeral was held in Lloydminster Jan. 15. Jake was Spiritwood's plumber for all his working days before he retired and spent his summers at Chitek Lake. He and Luella moved to Lloydminster a few years ago, but still spent summers at Chitek.
Duplicate bridge was played at the Do Drop In on Jan. 19, with four tables in play. Top score went to Glen and Julie Moore, second high were Robert Iverson and Joyce Antoine and third were Eric Callbeck and Maureen Campbell. There were four tables in play.
A visit to Beulah Corbeil last week found her settled into her new home at Marcheldon Manor, behind the St. Andres Church on 13the Avenue. She welcomes her many old friends to stop by, coming to the patio door where she can let them in at No. 104 near the back of the church.
Robert and Claire Chalifour of Chitek Lake are now wintering in Mesa, Ariz. after spending a couple months in Osoyoos, B.C. It is warmer there than in British Columbia, but is cooler than most years.
Word has come of the passing of a former Meota resident Edna (Mannix) Moldon in Medicine Hat, Alta. Edna was active in the seniors鈥� group in Meota and was instrumental in the creation of Memorial Hill, the flower bed and the cenotaph. She also created a veterans鈥� book, which can be seen at our local library. She was the president of the seniors鈥� club before moving away. She was the youngest child in the family of six of Bertie and Freda Mannix. She was a gracious neighbour and was missed by her many friends in the district where she grew up when they left.
On their trip to Las Vegas, Beth and Norm Wynne stopped to see the third tallest statue in the United States. It is 90 feet tall and is situated at Butte, Mont. atop a mountain. It is lit up at night, so can be seen from far away, day or night. It is called "Our Lady of the Rockies" and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was built by volunteers using donated materials to honour women everywhere, especially mothers. It was started in December 1979 and finished in December 1985. From the Butte Plaza Hotel, two-hour round-trip bus tours are available from June to September. Look it up on Google, it looks very nice.
Norwegian whist was played Jan. 22 at the Do Drop In with top score by Albert Huys, followed by Lorna Pearson, Jack Stewart and Carol Huys. A potluck supper was enjoyed by everyone with an evening of canasta at the end. A great social time was the order of the day.
The lady from Langley, B.C. who painted the Elvis picture for Robert Iverson was surprised to see it when she brought up the News-Optimist Meota news online and she phoned him.
There are now 45 fish shacks out on our bay, so the fish must be biting or maybe more people are out of work and need a meal.
The shuffleboard tournament held in Meota on Jan. 23 was a success and a lot of fun. The noon potluck lunch was fine and enjoyed by 19 people. The top score went to Arlene Walker and Eric Callbeck. Second were Linda Ard and Bill Zamoziak, third were Carol Huys and Lorna Pearson and fourth were Maurice Bru and Albert Huys. A few came out from the city, which we appreciate. The roads were heavy after about four to five inches of snow Friday night, but passable.
Contract bridge was played at the Do Drop In on Monday evening with Gerry Craig getting high score and Robert Iverson second high.
Snow removal was the theme of the day around the village and several outfits were out working. A snowblower cleaned the yard behind the four-plex and the piles are getting higher all the time in areas where push blades are used. The blower moves it so you can hardly tell where it went. Our gratitude goes out to all these fellows who just make living here so pleasant.
The hoar frost on everything Monday was outright beautiful and real Christmas card material. We have so much to be grateful for.
