MEOTA — The weather stays dry, and very dusty, but at least the farmers are able to get their fall work done when it stays like this. The number of bales throughout the countryside is amazing, so even if the winter is cold those cows should have warm beds. There was a bit of rain a few days ago, more in town than here.
The bridge players at the Pioneer Hall had three tables in play both days. Tuesday top scores went to Gerry Craig and Barbara Mitchell while second place went to Anna Waldbillig and Margaret Dyck. On Thursday top score went to Barbara Mitchell and Vern Iverson and second to Linda Ard and Jean Lawes.
A story from Smithers, B.C. tells of a 13-year-old student who noticed that the school bus driver was experiencing medical distress. He jumped into action steering the bus to safety while another student applied the brakes. They were recognized by the local MP with certificates for courage and quick thinking.
Over a dozen seniors gathered at the Do Drop In for coffee and cookies Wednesday morning Oct. 12, for a nice social get together. The list of films available for our free use was gone over and suggestions were made to Vivianne as to ones we would likely find interesting.
Oct. 14, five tables of seniors played Norwegian Whist and one table played Kaiser, in Towers II. In whist, top score was tied by Janice Morton and Eric Callbeck while third was Karn Kelly. In two weeks this will be repeated, same place at 1:30 p.m.
A memorial service was held in the Belbutte Church Oct. 15 for the late Doreen Baynes who passed on Nov. 9, 2020, at the age of 86. She was held in high esteem by her family and many friends as shown by the full-house turnout. Following the service, a meal was set out for everyone to enjoy. Much socializing carried on for some time, as folks saw friends they hadn’t seen for years because of COVID.
My daughter Joyce Rowland from Wetaskiwin, Alta. was here over the weekend and after we attended the service, we took a leisurely drive to Chitek Lake, driving through the area where we lived at one time. Chitek keeps growing but is losing some needed services. The store is closed and so was the cafe. We ended up at the Rabbit Lake for supper, which was “tops.” Overheard at the buffet table were men who were working in the area who were very impressed with the country meal they enjoyed greatly. There was a very good turnout, which made all the cook’s efforts worthwhile.
On the drive back to Meota we encountered five deer at different places and missed them all.
Dirk and Caroline Van Ee, of Meota, had a wonderful two weeks driving to British Columbia at the end of September and beginning of October. Two speaking engagements for Caroline at Faith Mission Retreat Centre in Falkland, B.C. prompted the trip. Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, Caroline shared three talks on Psalm 23 and John 10 with 35 ladies and 50 ladies. During the week in between, they had a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends in Vernon and family in the Abbotsford area, including Dirk’s Mom, Mina Van Ee, who will be 99 next January.
Besides a lot of construction on the highways, it was a fantastic trip, with the fall colours and good weather making the scenery truly enchanting.
