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Another dump of snow, but it’s melting away gradually. The highway north is getting those big holes again, so cautious driving is good. The usual spring break-up is happening.
The St. Patrick’s Day Party where Meota seniors were guests of the Edam seniors, held March 19, was a success. While it was a grey day outside, it was a green day inside with the St. Patrick’s day decor. The Irish stew noon meal, served buffet style, was as delicious as always, topped off with salads and biscuits. The special treat for dessert was a piece of Irene Carslon’s 94th birthday cake along with green Jello and dream whip. The afternoon was spent playing games, cribbage and canasta. A record high score was reached by Arlene Walker and Marion Ottas of 67,965 points, doubling that of their opponents. Door prizes were drawn for and coffee was enjoyed with friends before leaving.
Norwegian whist and bowling were the entertainment March 20 with 10 people playing cards and the rest bowling in North Battleford. Top score in whist went to Bev McCrimmon, then Lois Campbell and a tie for third between Pat Chapman and Rita Peterson. Guests up from Saskatoon were Nancy Iverson and Lois Campbell. Nancy Iverson took top score in bowling.
Out in Smithers, B.C., they are going to redevelop the former New Pro particle board facility and make it into a wood pellet production plant, to be ready this fall. West Fraser has a 30 per cent interest in the plant. Then they will be able to utilize much wood waste that they have had to burn to get rid of. There’s a market waiting across the ocean and the product will be shipped out of Prince Rupert.
Duplicate bridge was played in Meota March 20, with top score by Maureen Campbell and Margaret Dyck, second high were Donna Scherman and Gerry Fernandes, and third were Bernard and Lucille Gregoire. March 22 in the city found top score by Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt and second were Joyce Antoine and Mary Greenwald and third were David Sharpe and Gerry Fernandes.
For the third year, Chitek Lake Bush Buddies hosted a Vintage Snowmobile Rally on March 17. There were 61 vintage machines and 18 newer models that took part. They had a choice of two trails. The day began with breakfast in the Community Hall. There were wieners at noon at the Huard Lake Shelter and supper back at the hall. Here the prizes were awarded. There was a ‘best in show’ as well as other prizes. The rally winner was Andrew Ruzesky from Radisson with his 1978 Polarus TXL340. Chitek Lake was the last of 16 Vintage Rallies held across the province this year and was definitely a success again.
Vawn hosts first rally
Submitted by Lorna Pearson
On Saturday, March 10, the Vawn Community Hall hosted their first ever snowmobile rally. This was the fourth attempt, as weather and snow conditions did not cooperate. Fourth time was a charm as fresh powder came down on Monday, March 5, and the temperature was a pleasant -1 degrees Celsius.
A total of 121 riders came out to partake in the 45-mile trail that took sledders through the Jackfish hills and the North Saskatchewan river valley.
First place was won by Riley Amos of Meota, second place Matthew Duhaime of Kerrobert, and third went to Kevin Ray of Meota.
The $605 50/50 jackpot, sponsored by Vawn Hotel, was won by Twila Doom. The ghost hands were won by Richard Maynberg of Paynton, Melanie Osbourne of Lashburn, and Glen Duhaime of Vawn.
The Vawn Hall thanks all of our 40 sponsors for helping us raise almost $4,000 for community improvements! A huge shoutout to Cavalier Agrow for allowing us to use their facility as a warm up shack at the halfway point. Thank you also to Edam Credit Union for supplying the registration workers, Brenda Duhaime for manning the 50/50 table all day, and to all of our other volunteers who sold tickets, made chili, worked the bar, or manned the halfway point.
The next big event for the Vawn Hall is the second annual mud volleyball tourney on July 7. Hope to see you there! – Brandon Doom
