There seemed to be a lot of activity throughout the winter, but events are continuing into spring, and then the summer rush takes over. A dozen members of the Meota Chorus entertained at Harwood Manor on April 6, to an appreciative audience, with their voices and antics. Many old time tunes and hymns were sung, as well as solos by Sharlene Rederburg and Linda Ard, some harmonizing songs and action songs. A farewell gift was presented to Rose Delainey, who is moving to Edmonton to be near her family. She has been with the chorus for many years and will be missed. We wish her health and happiness in her new surroundings.
The Meota Library appreciates and give thanks to the Meota Lakeshore Lions Club for their purchase of the new printer/copier/fax machine for the library. ADRA supplied material for and assembled shelves in the library storage room. This is also gratefully accepted and appreciated. The workers are organized for the bingo April 22. Every Thursday is visiting day at the library from 1 to 5 p.m. Ernestine is the substitute worker in the winter time. In March 2016 there were 407 patrons and the library was open 66 hours.
The store hours at Meota General Store are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Summer hours will be longer.
The Meota Community Complex is taking names for memorial blocks in the hall. If you have a loved one who should be remembered, or if you would like your own name on a block, contact the village office at 306-892-2277. This is a nice gesture for those who helped build this community or are still doing their part.
The next meeting of ADRA (recreation board) is April 19 at 7 p.m. in their room in the Community Complex.
Our monthly noon luncheon is back on schedule for April 15, so we鈥檒l see you there. Pearl is also available for any kind of sewing job you might have. She does like to keep busy!
Shuffleboard in Meota is set for April 16, starting at 10 a.m. Names must be phoned or signed in before noon Friday so the roster can be made up and people contacted as to the time they play Saturday. There will be a potluck lunch at noon as we take a break and visit.
Two of my daughters, Beth Wynne from Taber, Alta. and Sal Bouvier from Carstairs, Alta., spent a week with me, crocheting and taking part in whatever I was doing. Beth says they have been seeding for some time down there where her hubby works for Gouw Onions. The fields of onions are planted already and some other crops as well. The country is green and her hyacinth is in bloom.
The next wellness clinic is set for April 21 at the Do Drop In from 8:40 to 10:40 a.m. For an appointment call 306-446-6445.
The next Lions meeting is set for April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in their club house in the big hall.
April 24 is the date for the annual parish-wide service for the United Anglican Church. It will be held in Mervin this year at 10:30 a.m. A potluck lunch will be enjoyed at noon along with fellowship among folks.
Canasta was played at the Do Drop In on April 8 with five tables in play. A couple of our snowbirds are back, Janice Morton and Vern Iverson, and my two girls, who enjoy this so much, also joined in. Top score was by Gwen Lacerte and Barbara Soloninko, second high were John Soloninko and Lorna Pearson and third were Pat Chapman and Paulette Neale.
Duplicate bridge was played at the Do Drop In on April 5 with high score by Ray and Marnie Davie. Second high were Glen and Julie Moore and third were Jette and Terence Dasilva. In town April 7 top score was by Jean Lawes and Dave Creegan. Tied for second high were Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt and Mary Greenwald and Joe Pirot. Third were Vern Iverson and Jeannine Beloin.
To start off the summer season at Mervin Clubhouse there is a 鈥淣ight of Fun鈥� April 30. There will be a roast beef dinner with local entertainment and a bar. It sounds like fun.
The second annual spring trade show in Glaslyn is slated for April 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the community hall.
April 17 at 1 p.m. in Mayfair there is an afternoon of cowboy poetry鈥漺ith internationally renowned poet Phyllis Rathwell as well as Norman Woytowich, Darlene Hupaelo and Larry Miller. Tickets are $25 and include dinner. Call 306-445-9992.
Contract bridge played at the Do Drop In on April 11 found top score by Joyce Antoine and second high was Vern Iverson.
An interesting item in the monthly newsletter is a question from the library asking, what year was it that the ice came up from the lake to 2nd Avenue? (The store faces 2nd Avenue). It is also the same year fish were found on the streets in Meota. I hear that some folks remember it happening, but no pictures have turned up, though there are some out there somewhere. They are asking for the public鈥檚 help on this one. It has also been said, on the other end of the pendulum, at one time a person could walk across Jackfish Lake. We have seen it very low and it was not that many years ago when you walked a quarter mile out to the water from shore.
