Saturday, six seniors from the Do Drop In enjoyed a wonderful evening, cruising around Jackfish Lake with Sheila and Raymond Lessard of North Battleford. The idea came up at a meeting of something we could do this summer. Some members had not been out 鈥渙n the water鈥� for many years.聽Those who had been still enjoyed every minute of the two-and-half-hour cruise all around Jackfish Lake. No words can really express their appreciation of Sheila and Ray taking the time to do this for them.
聽Those who missed this trip may be able to get on another one, later. The day was absolutely perfect in every way - no bugs, no wind and warm. Thank again, Sheila and Ray.
The library report for June included information that 35 DVDs had been donated to the library and would be registered with bar codes. The DVDs are available to anyone anywhere, but will always come back to Meota. Thank you J and J. A library workshop was held in North Battleford May 4. Lakeland library is getting a new computer system, more advanced than the one they have now. Wifi is available at the library for the public鈥檚 use. The summer reading program starts July 2. Send your youngsters on down. So let鈥檚 make this summer a busy one at the library, bring your family down often, as well as friends and visitors. It鈥檚 all free.
The Lions Club is hosting a pasta supper at 5 p.m., July 18, so we hope for a good turnout to support the local hardworking Lions.
The local Meota Golf Course is sponsoring a farmers鈥� tournament July 10, an annual popular outing for folks. The number there is 306-892-2200. Men鈥檚 night is July 21.
There wasn鈥檛 too much action at the farmers鈥� market Saturday morning, but this will likely pick up as the season progresses. Likewise I didn鈥檛 see any sailboats out Wednesday evening, so this too will improve with time.
Did you see the picture in the Tuesday paper of Gladys Lehman making a donation to the Battlefords Trade and Education Center building fund, in memory of her late husband Willie?
Linda Ard has spent a week in Hamilton, Ont. attending the wedding of Walter鈥檚 niece and visiting his family there.
Ray Meier of Battleford passed away June 28, following a few hours in the Battlefords Union Hospital. He was 86 years of age and had recently taken up residency in Harwood Manor. His wife Nancy will continue to reside there. His funeral was held at the Battlefords United Church July 2.
How does one keep the water fresh in the bird bath when the dirty old raven brings cat or dog food, dips and soaks it in there, then eats it. It鈥檚 cloudy and dirty within a day.
聽Another house has been moved into the village, down in the low-lying area at the north end of town. It surely fills the space that was there, but is attractive, seeing it from the lake side, too. There are now at least five new homes down in there now.
聽Big piles of dirt being moved around means progress continues behind the community hall with the development of a five-unit condominium.
This item was provided by Arlene Walker.
June 5, 10 members of the Sons of Norway took a rental van to Beaverlodge, Alta. to take part in the annual sports weekend. Dave and Marion Ottis, Svend and Cora Christiansen, Arlene Walker and Vernon Iverson from the Lodge with four ladies from the Saskatoon Lodge, joining us for the trip. The events were held in an old log hall out in the country. The travellers were getting a little dubious after several miles of gravel roads. It was decorated in a Norwegian theme and appropriate for the event.
Some of the events were orienteering, Nordic walking, golf, horseshoes and Norwegian whist. The motel was a half-hour drive, so members were there for a full day. We had good music each evening, lots of excellent food with home-made doughnuts served throughout the two days. Members were also treated to a tour of the countryside and churches in Valhalla Center and La Glac茅.
A live auction provided a chance to purchase some interesting items, then the 50/50 draw was won by Svend, again. He also won at a sports weekend a few years ago. The host lodge sent participants on their way home with bags of sandwiches and doughnuts. It was a great weekend for all of us.
