MEOTA — The really cold spell has eased off, but will return. The highway sanding truck made a loop through the village to make the streets safer and easier to stop at stop signs.
The second waterline break was on Main Street, not 1st Avenue.
The bridge players held their Christmas Party in the Pioneer Hall Dec.3. They had one game in the morning followed by a catered lunch and another game in the afternoon. There were five tables out for the day. First in Section A during the first games were Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen. Second were Lucille and Bernard Gregoire, third were Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan and fourth Joeann and Rudy Wiens. First in Section B were Lucille and Bernard Gregoire followed by Joeann and Rudy Wiens,
Results in the second round of games were: Section A- Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen first, Maureen Campbell and Eric Callbeck second; Catriona Winterholt and Donna Scherman third, Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan fourth; Section B - Anne Crozier and Linda Ard first; Linda Ard and Albert Blais second. There is no bridge this week as too many folks will be away.
Norwegian Whist was played at the Do Drop In Dec. 9 with top score going to Eric Callbeck, second Albert Huys and third Arlene Walker. Gail Hilderman held high in the table of three playing canasta.
Erin Pinceman of the Kindersley area has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for her contribution in education. Erin is principal at Westcliffe Composite School in Marengo. The presentation of this medal signifies the exceptional work that has been and continues to be done, valued and appreciated. Erin is the daughter of Autumn and the late Ted Fee of the Leoville area. We send out our congratulations to Erin.
The regular meeting of the Do Drop In was held Dec. 9 with Eric Callbeck as chairman. A report of the Christmas supper indicated 39 people turned out and had a pleasant evening. The entertainment by Keegan Isaac from Prince was outstanding and the piano playing for carol singing by Reta Rose from Battleford was also tops. Linda reported get-well cards were sent to Arie Breeschooten and birthday cards to Rose Delainey, Linda Ard, Eric Callbeck and Lorna Pearson. A phone call was made to Eileen and Gilles Bru and a get-well card will be sent to Lawrie Ward.
Upgrading needed in various areas of the hall and was discussed. A motion was passed to buy 25 new chairs, with prices to be checked out by Albert Huys. Information will be sought for replacing backs and seats on the chairs that otherwise are still in good shape. New cards will be purchased for canasta. Vivianne Lesko thanked those responsible for the decorating that was done to make the hall so Christmasy. Vivianne has films to show in January, with the tentative date of Jan.16. at 1:30 p.m.
The building insurance will be renewed. The next regular meeting is set for Jan. 13.
Meota Grand Slam of Curling
(submitted by Derek Welford)
This week of Meota Grand Slam of Curling featured seven games of thrilling shot making and the debut of five new teams to the league, raising the competitive bar even higher.
Tuesday night marked the return of the Silver Broom defending Demontarnel rink up against the Gil Cadrin rink. Skipping in relief, Karen McCaffery kept it close to the final eighth end but it was Cadrin that came out with the win by a 6-4 score. On the featured sheet, team Schmidt defector Colin Sharp led his new squad with a season-opening debut win over Cherelle Cadrain 7-4. Kyle Doom, leading a new team into this season of Jordan Sitter, Brieanne Stevenson and Kyla Custer started the season on the right foot with a commanding 9-4 victory over the newcomer Randy Sharp rink.
Thursday night had the Kirsten Bru rink narrowly escape with a 9-7 win over a Ray Hummeny led Tait rink. The Metinota Alliance captained by Dean Menssa made their debut against the Welford rink. Strategy that was developed in the heart of Rockhaven proved to be not enough, as the Menssa team skipped by Lonnie Alm were defeated 11-3 by Welford. The Schmidt and Becotte rinks battled it out to the final end but finished in a 6-6 tie. Zane Lacousiere defeated Wanda Weber 9-2 as they moved to 1-1 on the season.
The first featured Curler of the Week is rookie Tylor Clarke. Clarke, who plays third for the Colin Sharp rink, is well known for his inherited ability to throw darts off the ice. It came as no surprise that he could transfer that skill to the curling sheet with a display of exceptional draw weight and pinpoint precision around the four-foot. Clarke played an immense role in Sharp's season opening win.
The Meota Curling Club hosted their first Sturling Spiel on Saturday that had 12 teams partake. In Pool A, Randy Sharp and Mark McNinch went a perfect 3-0 defeating Pat Becotte and Robert St. Amant in their final game. In Pool B, Gil and Susan Cadrin went unbeaten as well as Ian and Matt Walker. Going to a draw to the button tie breaker, Cadrin hit the four foot to win.
