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Robert St. Amant from Meota was one of three runners from the Northwest to take part in the 118th Boston Marathon April 21. The plan was to meet two of his brothers there, and run together, like they did a year ago, but only one of them could join him this year. After the bombing there last year there was extra security, with dogs, everywhere, but this did not dampen the high spirits of the runners. The atmosphere was even more intense with excitement this year.

It has become a family tradition to do this, together. Not everyone is eligible to run, you have to qualify. This year approximately 32,000 people ran. The event was very well organized, after all they've been doing it for 118 years. People were transferred from hotels in the Boston Common to the Hopkins area where the race starts. They run in waves, with the fastest group of runners starting out first, and so on. It is a tough course to run as it is hilly, with some steep ones, so to train in this area you have to find similar territory as the roads are pretty flat. Robert ran the marathon in 2.5 minutes less this year, so was happy with his time. He gets great support from his family and friends who make it all possible

Duplicate bridge was played Tuesday evening at the Do Drop In with high scores going to Eric Callbeck and Gerry Fernandes and second by Robert Iverson and Joyce Antoine.

In Spiritwood on April 12, their recreation lottery early bird prizes were drawn with Michelle Turgeon of Spiritwood winning $10,000 and Lyla Johnson of Meota winning one of the five prizes of $1,000. The big prizes of a truck, golf cart, vacations, more cash and other prizes will be drawn June 7.

Clearing of more land of every possible brush and tree is causing concern to people who can see habitat is being destroyed for the birds and wildlife in the area. Some clearing has even been done on creek banks which I would have thought was not privately owned land, but public reserve, like along lake shores.

The streets were swept one morning last week when it was quite wet so it should help with dust control, down the road.

The robins are back and such a delight to watch. The first ones are the males so all have their red breasts. They are indeed a happy sign of spring, but that doesn't mean that it's any warmer. We are still waiting for that. On Vancouver Island although the flowers are blooming no one is sitting outside as it is colder than normal across the countryside. In Barrier my niece has cut her grass already. That keeps growing even when it's cool.

The page of pictures of the Meota Hobby band in last week's paper needs the names of the people added, which I have found out. The first picture is of Murray McAvoy and Alice Scott, second is Ben Byl and Don Mitchell, third is Junice Headley, then the group includes Garnet Speer, Karen Tyler, Don Mitchell and Bud Moar. The trio are Bob Zurowski, Lawrie Ward and Bud Moar. Bottom left are Martin Weber, Alice Scott and Ben Byl, then Louise Nedlec and finally Rose Delainey. These good people show up in many places and it is nice to be able to call them by name.

On the afternoon of April 25, at the Do Drop In, there were three tables of Norwegian Whist with top scores by Vernon Iverson, Arlene Walker, Shirley Tebay and Beulah Corbiel. Then we visited until we all went to the Meota Hotel where we had a lovely supper, again with great fellowship. Charles Walker and Barbara and John Soloninko, from North Battleford area, joined us for supper. Then we moved back to the hall where we had three tables of Canasta in play with the top score being by Vern Iverson and Shirley Tebay. Of course snacks and coffee closed the evening. The next Norwegian Whist will be on May 16, in the city I believe.

A new baby boy, Declan Lee, has arrived at the home of Lindsey and Donny Woodrow in North Battleford. Congratulations to the happy parents. His grandparents are Tracy and Rolly Esquirol and he is named after his late great-great-grandfather Lee Iverson.

A new baby girl, Sonny Olive, was welcomed into the home of Brittany and Adam Van Loon in Saskatoon March 18. Her grandparents are Dennis and Lavona Johnson of the Meota area and her great-grandmother is Mae Johnson of North Battleford.

Great-grandmother Shirley Tebay in North Battleford is proud of the latest addition to her family. She has one great-grandson and eight great-granddaughters. Brooklyn Hannah was born on April 17, to Shirley's grandson Brad and Kelly Tebay in Edmonton. Dale and Joyce Tebay of Meota are the grandparents.

Good news from the library is that the hours will not be cut back July 1, but not until fall or even year end. It is now open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursdays and Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. The Tumble Books Library is an online collection of Tumble Books - animated, talking, picture books that teach the kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love.

Doug and Terry Tebay were out from Devon, Alta. and picked his mother, Shirley, up in town and came to Meota to see Doug's brother Dale and Joyce and to Metinota where they visited another brother Dennis and Juliette.