The combines were out working again for a few days, but rain showers keep stopping them. The warm weather last week helped dry things up.
The report from the library was read at the seniors鈥� meeting and consisted of news from the Meota branch. July 4 there was a Simmons family reunion that brought 51 people into the library to look at history books. Wi-fi is available at the library for the public鈥檚 use and in July and August there were eight people per library day coming in to use it. The telephone was down from July 3-9 because a semi-truck had hit the overhead line. In July, 418 people used the library and in August, 359 people used it. Maureen Campbell has made new tablecloths for the library. Aug. 29, Walter Tait drove his cousins from Scotland to the library in his 1928 Model 鈥楢鈥� Ford. They came to check their e-mail and flight schedule on wi-fi. His cousin is a retired librarian so she had lots in common with Debbie Pearce in Meota鈥檚 library.
The Livelong Lakesiders Seniors鈥� Club have invited all seniors from the Meota area and their 鈥渙ver 50鈥� friends to attend their seventh annual 鈥淲elcome Back Games Day鈥� to be held in the Livelong Community Hall Friday, Oct. 2. starting at 10 a.m. with lunch at noon followed by more games in the afternoon. There will be a $10 fee, which includes lunch. For more information call Marie at 306-845-3266 or Ruth at 306-845-2445 or Daryl at 306-845-2346.
The Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research registration starts at noon Sept. 20 from the Meota Community Hall. You can walk, run, ride or wheel for two, five or 10 kilometres. Walking is available in the hall. For more information call 306-892-2558. It looks like the weather might be OK for that type of exercise, so let鈥檚 see how good a turnout we can get in Meota.
Remember the next luncheon is Friday, Sept. 18 at the community complex. See you there to support your hall committee and the work they do.
The transfer site is now running on winter hours and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
The Meota Farmers鈥� Market is holding their Christmas Craft Sale Nov. 12. If you would like a table call Silvia at 306-892-2524.
Sunday services at the United/Anglican Church are now at 1:30 p.m.
The flu clinic is Oct. 21 from 3-6 p.m. No appointment is needed.
The Lakeside Golf Course at Meota will be holding their Home Hardware Fall Scramble Sept. 20.
Duplicate bridge was played at the Do Drop In Sept. 1 with top scores by Ray and Marnie Davie. Second high were Maureen Campbell and Vern Iverson and third were Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. Sept. 8 they played again and top scores were by Ray and Marnie Davie, followed by David Sharpe and Mary Greenwald. Third were Vern Iverson and Maureen Campbell.
A family reunion was held at Morin Lake near Debden for the family of Albert and Ruby Lalonde. All 17 of their children attended and only 10 of the hundred or so grandchildren didn鈥檛 make it. The family farmed in the area before taking over the store in Victoire. Family members came from Australia, Cambodia, California, New York, the Yukon and western Canada.
Canasta was played Sept. 11 with four tables in play. Highest score was by Charles Walker and Barbara Soloninko. Second high were Cora Christophersen and Janice Morton and third were Paulette Neale and Linda Ard. It was another fun night for all.
The date for the Lions Fall Supper is set for Oct. 19, so keep that date in mind.
Mary and Walter Tait have enjoyed the company of her cousin Morag and Dr. Iain Henderson from Invergowrie, Scotland. They have been here before and at that time they bus toured western Canada. This time they bus toured Ontario and Quebec. They just wish they had done this years ago and would have come and stayed in Canada. Walter and Mary took them to Wanuskewin, the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon and other points of interest. Iain is a teacher at a University in Scotland.
The September meeting of seniors was held Sept. 11 with a small turnout, but business had to be dealt with by those who were there. It was decided to hang the picture donated by Charles McMillan on the east wall between the windows. Senior week is being held Sept. 24 to Oct. 4. The annual pie and coffee day at the Do Drop In will be held Sept. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. Pies will be gratefully accepted. Removal of the big tree in the backyard was discussed and will be looked into. A letter of information by Maureen Campbell was read and discussed with action on some ideas to be taken up next spring. The report from the library was read. The invitation from Livelong seniors was read and posted. The next meeting will be Oct. 9 and we hope for a better turnout. The October wellness clinic will be Oct. 15. A discussion on what to charge the group taking yoga on Thursday mornings under the direction of Judy Fransoo followed. More information regarding this is needed.
An amazing item of interest is the fact Lillian Cornell of North Battleford has come through the surgery installing a pacemaker remarkably well. She is feeling stronger again and taking part in activities as before with more energy. Remember, she鈥檚 the gal who just celebrated her 111th birthday Aug. 21.
There鈥檚 a big three-bay garage built across from the United Church which changed the scenery there considerably. There鈥檚 a new metal roof being installed on the 112-year-old Anglican Church on 1st Street East. It鈥檚 nice to see these old buildings being saved and not torn down. That was built the same year as the Town Hall in Battleford. Let your imagination run loose and try to picture what magnificent buildings they were in that day and age. I toured the Town Hall a few years ago and have followed with interest as it is being restored. The church here is being used as a cabin, but is still serving a purpose. The old municipal office building in Meota is another one that is being restored, but with no alterations to the original structure as it has been declared a heritage building.
Had another phone call recently asking if this was the Meota School from a company associated with graduating classes. They still have Meota on their mailing list or phoning list.
Contract bridge was played Monday evening with a good turnout at the Do Drop In. The top score was by Maureen Campbell and second was Linda Ard.
