Meota News
Lorna Pearson
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Contract bridge April 17 in Meota found top score went to Eric Callbeck and second high was Vern Iverson. The following evening the top team was Vern Iverson and Gerry Fernandes, second high were Eric Callbeck and Maureen Campbell and third were Donna and Cletus Scherman.Ìý
There were five tables in play at the Do Drop In April 21. Top score was by Vern Iverson and Shari Pearson (Lloydminster), second were Shirley Tebay andÌý Terry Neale and third were Barbara Soloninko and Pat Chapman.
The purple finches and juncos are back, makes for interesting viewing at the feeders.The swans are on the move north to their breeding grounds, but stop for a few days here and there along the way. There were sightings at the south end of Jackfish Lake and on a slough on the way to Rabbit Lake on Saturday.Ìý
Linda Ard and I went over to the Community supper at Rabbit Lake Saturday and visited with Doreen Baynes and Jean Walker at the Lodge afterwards.There were a few folks at supper that we knew, but not many. The meal was very good and lots of it even though they had a good-sized crowd.
Shuffleboard was played at the Do Drop In April 22 with 18 participants. Top score was by Arlene Walker and Ken Tucker, then Stella Rendle and Maurice Bru, third were Louise Haubold and Gerald Hilliard. Potluck lunch was a pot of clam chowder and a pot of rice with meat balls and gravy, with a nice variety of desserts. There was a nice setting and snack foods and coffee were available all day.
Many homes have been opened for the summer and those living here are at their yard work already.
Pat Chapman celebrated her 90th birthday at the Pioneer Hall in North Battleford on April 15 with an afternoon tea followed by a family supper.It was a good turn out of friends and family, with many travelling from out of province. Special guests seated at the head table with Pat were Shirley Tebay, Esther Chapman, Dorothy Ray, Reine Lessard, Mae Johnson, Muriel Tebay and Linda Ard.
Congratulatory messages were presented by Pat's daughter, Carol Bowman, from Prime Minister Trudeau, the Governor General of Canada and other political dignitaries, for reaching this milestone birthday.
Added entertainment was Pat's 8-year old great grandaughter Adlynn Wandler, from Fort St John, BC., who performed several highland dances. Pat thoroughly enjoyed her celebration and thanked everyone for joining her on her special occasion.
Another successful community luncheon was held April 21 with a full house of hungry folks. With the snowbirds back home and some people out from the city it meant setting up more tables to accommodate the people. Pearl and her staff never disappoint a hungry crowd.
There is a downside to this story as Pearl and Arie have sold their house and will be leaving Meota for a site where Arie doesn't have to mow the lawn or shovel snow. She has promised to be here for one more lunch on May 19. We can only hope someone will pick up where Pearl leaves off as it is a profitable social venture we are accustomed to attending and love to take part in.
