The annual Meota Lions supper will be held Oct. 16, from 5-7 p.m. Anyone willing to help out is asked to phone Lawrie Ward at 306-892-2517. It takes a lot of hands to put together such a big meal.
The regular meeting of seniors at the Do Drop In is moved from Oct. 13 to Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a potluck lunch. The next one after is Nov. 18.
Saskatchewan Library Week is Oct. 16-22, and they are holding a book spine poetry contest from Sept. 20 to Nov.1. They are holding an open house at 2 p.m. on Oct. 22 with coffee and cookies. The girls’ club will visit the library Oct. 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There were 26 children registered for the summer reading program. In September there were 326 patrons and they were open 60 hours. They are looking for volunteers to work bingo Oct. 28. If you can help call Debbie at 306-892-2004.
The Meota Community Complex is still looking for folks who would like to have names of loved ones on the wall inside the hall. If you’re interested get in touch with Jennifer at the village office 306-892-2277. They need a few more to order and some orders have been waiting a while. This would be a nice Christmas gift idea for those people who have everything.
Bowling leagues started up at Mervin on Oct. 10. If you’re still interested call 306-845-2261.
Entertainment at the Rabbit Lake Hall on Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. will be Jim Chute and Terry Hancock, sponsored by the seniors. For information call 306-824-2002.
The truck that lost some of the bricks off its load turning at the lights north of the city on Monday, left a traffic hazard for someone else to clean up. Folks slowed up and took it easy driving through them.
There’s a rose-breasted nuthatch at my feeder. One goldfinch showed up last week with his yellow summer coat still, that was strange. All the birds are hungry these days.
The next wellness clinic at the Do Drop In will be Oct. 20 from 8:40 to 10:40 a.m.
Contract bridge played Monday evening at the Do Drop In found top score by Linda Ard followed by Eric Callbeck. Duplicate bridge Tuesday night had top score by Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. Second high were Vern Iverson and Gerry Fernandes, with third by Maureen Campbell and Eric Callbeck. Duplicate bridge on Thursday evening in the city showed top score by Glen and Julie Moore. Second high were Vern Iverson and Gerry Fernandes and third were Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt.
The annual meeting of the Meota Duplicate Bridge Club is set for Oct. 25 following a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. at the Do Drop In.
A couple miles north of Spiritwood there were 16 adult whooping cranes and two youngsters seen by Autumn Fee through her binoculars, as they were some distance away. It is always exciting to witness these rare birds, as they make their journey south for the winter or on their way north in the spring. They often stopped for a few days south of Chitek Lake, so we have seen them now and again.
The girls’ club has started up again and have cleaned 2nd Street, as they do every year. They include girls over nine years and meet Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the United Church basement. Good work, girls.
To raise money for the ice plant upgrades in the Livelong curling rink, the Turtleford Co-op and Credit Union are hosting a family event, consisting of a roast beef supper followed by Hoja, a high energy modern a capella group on Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. It will be held in the Turtleford Community Center.
With the election coming up on Oct.26 for four councillors and a mayor for Meota, there will be a candidates’ forum held in the community hall on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. There are 11 nominees running for council and two for mayor. Nicolle Griffith (RM administrator) is facing off with incumbent mayor John MacDonald (retired peace officer). Running for council are –Diane Dunsmore (office clerk), Julie Malenfant (office clerk), Maurice Gauthier (self employed), Kevin Foster (self employed), Betty Johnson (RM administrator), Sharlene Rederburg (retired financial analyst), Greg Shury (foreman and self employed), Brandon St. Amant (fuel truck driver), Karl Caslor (retired), Teresa Ducharme (heavy equipment operator) and David Johnson (self employed).
An informational meeting will be held in the Meota Hall on Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. to see if there is enough interest in starting a citizens on patrol group to help with crime problems in the area. An RCMP liaison officer will be on hand to answer questions. All interested persons should attend to see what each of us can do to help keep crime down in the villages and surrounding areas.
It is good to see Larry McDaid is returned as mayor in Edam, by acclamation.
Of interest to Gramma Beyer in Chitek Lake was the news report of her grandson Jesse Beyer taking part in a comedy contest Oct. 5 in Edmonton, and coming first to earn a trophy and $1,000 for his favourite charity. We see Jesse daily when he gives the weather report at suppertime, from Edmonton.
There were five tables playing canasta Oct. 7 in the Do Drop In, a sociable time for all. The top scoring pair was Cora Christiansen and Marion Ottas. Second high were Muriel Tebay and Terry Neale and third were Charles Walker and Shirley Tebay. A tasty lunch closed the evening. Anyone interested in playing every second Friday evening is asked to be there by 6:45 p.m. We do have fun.
As told by Arlene Walker: Sept. 27, a group of 10 rented a van and drove to Minot, N.D. for Hostfest. Vern Iverson was the driver and we made a stop at Regina airport to pick up his cousin Arda, who was added to our happy gang. We stayed with Alvin Holen in Minot, good friends, with lots of room. All five Nordic countries are represented in separate halls with displays, entertainment, foods and shops. There was music everywhere. We all enjoyed Daniel O'Donnell's three-hour show. Some got in free for the last hour of that. Most of us attended the Neil Sedaka show as well as many of the smaller stages. The Viking village and their games of strength and talent were fun to watch. There were trolls everywhere, large and small, so we were right at home. This was the 39th year of Hostfest and another very successful one. The weather was beautiful and travelling included lots of fun with games and conversations.
