The election is over and we hope the results aren’t as startling as the last federal or Alberta provincial elections. We hope, too, candidates will work for the village’s best interests. The list of candidates was impressive, a sign many folks will work together for the betterment of all residents.
The good turnout of the public was appreciated by the 12 candidates who addressed them at the candidates forum in the Meota Community Complex on Oct. 20. Joe Fransoo was the chairman and did a fine job handling the meeting, having the candidates speak in turn as their name was drawn. Vi Cardinal was the time person, who signalled when their speaking time was up. One candidate was unable to attend, but sent his resumé, which was read. The main issue for all candidates is the problem with water – drainage for flooding in several areas and aging sewer and water lines. An engineer is being brought in to address and advise the village on this issue. Coffee and cookies were enjoyed by those folks who stayed after the meeting closed.
Contract bridge played Oct. 17 found top score by Robert Iverson. Second was Vern Iverson. At duplicate bridge Oct. 18 in Meota top scorers were Mary Greenwald and Vern Iverson. In second were Glen and Julie Moore and third were Maureen Campbell and Terence Dasilva. Thursday evening players met in the city and top score was by Joyce Luckey and Vern Iverson. Second were Joyce Antoine and Jim Fraser and third were Mary Greenwald and Terence Dasilva.
The flu shot clinic is set for Nov. 2 at the Do Drop In, from 3 - 6 p.m. If you can’t make this date they will be available from most pharmacies, according to what I have been reading.
The Edam Fall Fair is set for Oct. 28 and 29, always an interesting affair.
The Medstead Library’s seventh annual bazaar is on Oct. 29, from 10 - 4 p.m. in their hall. Call 306-342-4988.
The date for the farmers’ market is Nov. 19 in the big hall, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Also on Oct. 29 is the Glaslyn Recreation board’s Field of Dreams Harvest Windup. Call 306-342-7898 for information.
Sturling curling begins for the season in Livelong on Nov. 5. Call Red at 306- 845-3216 for information.
Medstead Back to the Past Ladies’ Night Out will be held Nov. 5. Call Nicole at 306-342-7374.
The Meota Hobby Band played at the 100th Anniversary celebration of the North Battleford Library Saturday. They played for a half hour then took part in the cutting of the birthday cake and drinks and checked out the items on display. They then played again for an hour.
Visiting Lawrie and Shirley Ward in Meota for nearly three weeks was his brother Clarke from Kamloops, B.C.
An item of interest, when rereading reports from my niece and her hubby in their travels across Canada and the United States this summer, was the toll fees they had to pay in various places. Often they were from $1 to $5, but when they wanted to cross from Nova Scotia to P.E.I., the only ferry running wasn’t back and there was no guarantee they would get on it. They drove the two hours to New Brunswick and crossed over the Confederation bridge and the toll they paid was $61 for their truck and 20-foot trailer. You pay only once, when you leave the Island. There was a lineup as only three of the nine booths were open when they left, but I expect it was early morning.
Five tables of Canasta were played Oct. 21 at the Do Drop In. Top score was by Terry Neale and Lorna Pearson. Second were Shirley Tebay and Gwen Lacerte and third were Evelyn Dutton and Barbara Soleninko.
Sunday, Oct. 23 was the supper in Spiritwood, which my daughter Sally Bouvier from Carstairs, Alta. and her daughter Sonya from Calgary and I attended. It was their annual supper, sponsored by the Catholic Church, and it was a trip down memory lane for me, as it is 40 years since I left the Spiritwood area. There were many familiar faces and, of course, many more new ones. Visits were brief, but wonderful as time marches on for each of us. The drive up was under heavy fog nearly all the way and the same coming home. The only deer we saw was just west of Spiritwood and Sonya missed it neatly. There were more than 200 people and the meal was excellent and well worth the drive. It also was Sonya’s birthday, which made it a special occasion. On the way up we stopped for a nice visit with Sal’s childhood friends, Bonnie and Grant Cadieu. It’s always nice to catch up on families and their lives.
Fifteen adults and three children attended open house at the local library Saturday. Sylvia and Maureen made Meota cookies and finger cookies. Maureen played the piano for entertainment. Thanks go out to Susan and Russel, who decorated the library for Halloween and to everyone who came and made Library Week a success
