The Edam seniors were guests at the Do Drop In June 12, starting out with a potluck dinner and then spending a social afternoon, together. Cards played were canasta, cribbage and 500. It was a nice day, enjoyed by all.
The monthly meeting of the Do Drop In was held that same morning with a dozen or so attending. Mark will be asked to spray the building for spiders. The library report had good news – Wi-Fi is available at the library here for the use of the public. Linda will give a report on the SSAI convention in September. Gwen reported arrangements were in place for senior members’ boat rides June 14, at 1 p.m., weather being suitable, down at the boat launch. As it turned out it was too cold and windy, so we’ll try again some day. News of the summer games at Rosetown was handed out for anyone interested. The club is still dealing with council on finding a remedy for the street in front of their property and it was suggested to see if any grant money could be found for such an undertaking. A new coffee pot is needed so Lawrie Ward will purchase one. There are several openings throughout the summer when the hall is available for renting out. Happy Birthday was sung to June members with birthdays. The next regular meeting will be Sept. 11.
I saw a hummingbird at my feeder, so at least one has found it. When we were in Telkwa, B.C. their hummers had left before we arrived and didn’t return until after we left – most disappointing. They have so many now that when the folks sit out on the deck they fly right among them, just missing their heads at times. The spell that they were away was either building their nests or hatching them out, about three weeks.
 The Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament held in North Battleford on June 1, found Irene and Barry Verhoeven along with Lee and Connie Ulmer, Lee Ostberg and Kris Korney the champions. The $150 gift certificate was won by Gary Wappel. They raised money for the BUH laboratory for three new microscopes to provide quicker, more accurate and detailed analysis resulting in faster diagnosis and treatment.
 The next Wellness Clinic will be June 18 at the Do Drop In from 8:40 to 10:40 a.m.
 All ATV, side-by-sides and golf carts must have drivers over 16.
The Meota Lions Club held their spring bottle drive May 23, and raised $3,321 to help the many community activities they support throughout the Meota area. They appreciate all who assisted in the drive – those who save bottles, those who picked them up and those who sorted. There is a lot of work involved and only volunteers with time can do it. The next drive will be in September or you can drop donations off any time next to the water treatment plant.
The library is offering a Canada-wide Summer reading program for children – sign up at our local library and get your free stuff to participate.
 The farmers’ market will open June 20 and run every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Sept.1. It is at the recreation center beside the concession booth. Call Sylvia at 306-892-2524 to reserve a table.
 The next community hall luncheon will be June 19. See you there supporting the good work the hall committee does.
The Meewasinota Craft and Trade Show is slated for July 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations for the United/Anglican Church table will be gratefully accepted before then and to book a table call 306-892-2277.
Battleford’s handcraft festival is July 17 and 18 and 19. The Musical Ride is being held at Fort Battleford July 13 at 7 p.m. Don’t miss the chance to see them for the first time or the fourth! They are amazing to watch and if you love horses, they are remarkable.
Here from Beaumont, Alta. was Beulah’s son Blair and Erna and their daughter, Jenna, which she is always so happy to see. From Saskatoon, visiting in the area with Beulah and many other old friends was Rose Marie Nyholt. Everyone was happy to see her back home, even though briefly.
Condolences go out to the family of th Joe Orosz of Spiritwood, who passed away June 7, with his funeral held in Spiritwood Catholic Church June 13. He was 83 so would be in the pioneer class and has been around a long while so definitely will be missed by many in the agricultural field. He was involved with 4-H for many years.
A story on the computer showed a truck that rear-ended the back of a trailer loaded with a boat, being pulled by a car. The truck hit the trailer hard enough that the boat flew through the air and came to rest on top of the car while the trailer was a mangled mess under the truck. Happy holidays for some people.
 Driving in Leduc one morning Donna and I watched a lady in the car beside us eating with a fork and talking on her phone at the same time, driving down Main Street. It does make you wonder what goes on in her head.
The cemetery clean up was slated for June 9 in Meota Cemetery. Many hands took part as it is a big area to cover and it takes most of the day to get it done. Some brush has been cleared out to make this job easier and the sunken graves that were filled with dirt last fall, had the stinkweed removed or shortened. Linda Ard took lunch out to the working folks.
Ladies’ night at the Meota Golf Course will be June 24. Men’s night will be June 23.
Pearl Hawkins has planted flowers at the community park, so it is now up to the public to keep it clean. While Maureen Campbell and I did our best last year, it is time other folks took a turn. We all take credit for the beauty of the resulting flowers, so let’s get out and lend a hand, just whenever one has time, and make it truly a community project. Flowers were supplied by an anonymous donor for Memorial Hill’s flower bed, and were planted by Gwen Lacerte. These will compliment the three bleeding hearts and one peony planted in honour of veteran Ray Knowles.
A nice 85th birthday party was held in Edam June 13, honoring Jean Arnott. Jean has lived in that area all her life and many turned out to have a coffee with her and congratulate her. Her two daughters, Diana Shepherd and Wendy Gansauge, were present. Many grandchildren were missing because ball season has started and the diamonds were very busy in Edam that day.
When we were stopped for lunch in Salmon Arm, B.C. the street was blocked because a semi had rear-ended a small car. The turbaned truck driver dusted the white paint off his bumper but the little white car didn’t fare so well and was being towed to a body shop. However the couple did walk away from the accident scene and would not notice their whiplash until the next day.
The Meota Hobby Band entertained at St. Joe’s Church in North Battleford, June 9 to the pleasure of many folks. This was followed by a barbecue supper that was enjoyed by all. Eight residents from Harwood Manor attended by travelling with their handi-bus, a nice outing for all.
Duplicate bridge was played on June 9 with a couple tied for score results. Tied for first and second were Eric Callbeck and Gerry Fernandes and Vern Iverson and Beatrice Novlan. Tied for third and fourth were Mary Greenwald and David Sharpe and Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. Many hands well played, I would think.
Contract bridge was played June 15 at the Do Drop In, with top scores going to Linda Ard in first and Gerry Craig, second.
