The hall committee hosted a bingo night with prizes of cases of hot dogs or hamburgers July 17. Hot dogs were won by Brianna Bokken, Michelle Tady (two), Rose Delainey and Shirley Ward. Hamburgers went to Christie Johnson, Judy Smith, Quinn Karpan, Hugette McGregor and Naila Fegan. The bonanzas went to Rose Delainey and Hugette McGregor, the door prize to Lucille Gregoire and the raffled basket to Reid Martin. Approximately 32 people attended. The board would like to thank all those who played bingo, who worked the bingo and the businesses and individuals who made donations.
Contract bridge was played at the Do Drop In July 16 with top scores by Brenda Nicholson and Vern Iverson. Duplicate bridge played in Meota July 17 saw top score go to Margaret Dyck and Maureen Campbell. Second were Catriona Winterholt and Bernard Gregoire and third were Vern Iverson and Eric Callbeck. July 19, in the Pioneer Hall in the city, top score went to Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. Second high were Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen and third were Vern Iverson and David Scharpe.
John Kalesnikoff celebrated his 88th birthday in Saskatoon at the home of his daughter.听听听听听
A thrill for me July 17 was to have Ken Parker and his Chinese student, Gao (Gow) Yinglong from Beijing, drop in for a visit. Ken had toured Gao through northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba where they visited Ken鈥檚 nieces and nephews. The Chinese culture is so different from our Canadian that Gao experienced many 鈥渇irsts.鈥� In Cochin he had his first hamburger and milkshake. Gao was only able to get a pass for 20 days and was doing well with his English. They fished at Clearwater Lake in Manitoba, the second clearest lake in the world, so exciting to fish in. He caught a few white trout.
News has come of the passing of Nettie Solanik of Kelowna, B.C. who turned 100 years of age April 20. Her graveside service was held July 23 and she was interred beside her husband George in Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Kelowna. She is survived by her sister Lily Orange of Medstead, sisters-in-law Vera Orange at White Rock, B.C. and Joyce Orange of Maidstone, her son Wilfred (Pearl) at Kelowna and daughter Nancy (Doug) at Lantzville, B.C. Nettie and her husband George farmed and had a sawmill south of Chitek Lake near Belbutte. They retired, first to North Battleford, then to Kelowna. Nettie played the accordion and loved to entertain others with her love of music.
Passing away at Chitek Lake was Bob Weal, a longtime resident, on July 19. Bob was 77 years old. His service was held on July 21 in Chitek Lake with interment in Peaceful Pines Cemetery.
Driving north from North Battleford Sunday afternoon, about 1:30 p.m., the cars were counted between North Battleford and the 13-mile corner where Highway 26 intersects Highway 4. There was a total of 175 vehicles in 10 to 15 minutes. I wonder where and when the Ministry of Highways did their count to decide we only need passing lanes, not a divided highway. When you drive past the two entryways from the Nolin elevators and see the big grain trucks sitting there waiting for a chance to enter the roadway, you sympathize with their patience, because their time is precious, too.听 Here at Meota, as you turn off the highway into town, there is no place to get off the road so traffic behind can pass by safely.听听听听
There was a slight mistake regarding the village office hours. It is open Monday afternoon and Tuesday through Thursday. Regular hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. until further notice.
The Meota Lakeshore Lions Club held their sixth annual pasta night in the Meota Community Complex, hosting a full house of appreciative people. Pasta, with choice of two toppings, was the main dish along with salad, garlic bread and dessert. The many items on display for the silent auction were well checked out and bid on. The buyers were announced between musical items on the program. Entertainers included the Van Ees, Caroline and Kirk, Dave Tupling, a young couple on horns accompanied by Jo Carter on keyboard. Jo Carter accompanied several numbers, as well as singing with her husband Stephen and Micah. The Carters lived in Meota at one time, so are well known here. She also accompanied our local Beach Boys, who are favourites and are always enjoyed and applauded.
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