The Meota Library Board hosted a barbecue Aug. 5 for their support staff, which included the village and RM councillors, representatives from Metinota, volunteers, bingo workers, the village workmen, reporter and Martin from Cavalier Agro, who donated pallets for the storeroom, and to Robert Iverson for delivering them. The library board chairperson Juliette Tebay gave thanks to the board who help the librarian keep things running smoothly. A special guest for lunch was Lou Tait who had volunteered for 15 years at the library before moving to town. The present librarian, Debbie Pearce, has been here for 18 years and does a fine job working with councils and the people of Meota and surrounding area.
The late Betty and Harold Steele were former residents of Meota and their children gathered at the Do Drop In on Saturday for a noon luncheon, following which they took the ashes of their parents out to the cemetery for interment.
Family attending were Todd and Melinda and son Spencer from Good Spirit Lake, near Yorkton, Tim and Wendy from Emma Lake, daughter Pat Proudfoot from Penticton, B.C., Randy and Theresa Curry from St. Albert, Alta., and Larry and Sonia from Prince George, B.C. Unable to attend was son Robert from Nanaimo, B.C. and Pat's husband. While it was a small crowd those who came had great visits with the family. So the family was able to get in some quality visiting among themselves as they don't get together often and old times were laughed over and memories shared.
Betty belonged to the Busy Fingers Embroidery Club and the sampler was brought from the library where it hangs, to show the family. She was also active in the Meota music circle.
Your plastic milk jugs and paper cartons can be delivered to Sarcan where the proceeds from their sale will go to Telemiracle. Keep this in mind before throwing them into the garbage.
The burger bingo held in the community complex July 25, hosted by the hall committee, was a nice evening of family entertainment with the prizes being cases of hamburgers. Allie Raycroft was the caller and did a fine job and always enjoys getting back to Meota where she used to live.
The work on the condos will be held up again as it resembles a swimming pool since we got nearly two inches of rain last week. The crops and gardens are very happy, but not some of the haymakers. There is some crop lodged from the rain and wind where it is the heaviest.   Â
The next Wellness Clinic will be held Thursday, Aug. 20, from 8:40 to10:40 a.m. at the Do Drop In.
A precautionary drinking water advisory goes into place automatically any time the power is off for more than half an hour.
There are still Meota School memorial plates available from the village office, free of charge. They would make great souvenirs.
If you have an ad you’d like included in the village’s monthly newsletter, contact the village office at 892-2277.
Duplicate bridge was played at the Do Drop In Aug. 4, with top scores going to Jerry Fernandes and Vern Iverson. Second high were Lucille and Bernard Gregoire and third were Margaret Dyck and Mary Greenwald.
The concession stand at the beach reports a good run on ice cream during the warm summer days and that the Saturday morning pancakes and Sunday morning waffles are also popular. A trip for breakfast Saturday morning will bring you to the farmers’ market held nearby and opening at 9 a.m. The concession’s Friday night special is fish and chips listed on their menu as Surf Turf.
A birthday tea celebrating 85 for Bernice Tait and 90 for her husband Winston Tait will be held at the Do Drop In on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Your presence and good wishes are your gift. Bernice and Winston are happily settled in Caleb Village in North Battleford since last year.
Names on the walls inside the community complex are still being added to as memorial blocks to commemorate people who have lived or played here. They can be purchased at $50. Information is at the village office.
I’m sure many folks appreciated the report in the August newsletter explaining the Jackfish Watershed, its origin, members and purpose. To view the Jackfish Lake levels go to www.swa.ca. The controversy regarding this project seems to have died down. There is also an interesting map showing five lots available at Cochin on McLennan Drive, south of Lehman Creek.
Kathy Saretzky and family have spent two weeks holiday at their Meota cabin, often with extra company. She spent a lot of evenings out on the lake, kayaking, which she loves doing.
The Meota flu clinic will be held Oct. 21, 3 to 6 p.m., at the Do Drop In.
The opening of the new fire hall was well attended by the public and appreciation of this was expressed by all. After opening exercises and lunch, a demonstration of the new fire truck was done by a couple of the firemen. A full report is being done by the Regional Optimist, so I enjoyed the evening off.
Winners at contract bridge Monday evening at the Do Drop In were Joyce Luckey, first, and Gerry Craig, second high.
