It’s summertime and the flowers are in bloom – especially the lilies around town right now. This makes pleasant strolls down every street even nicer. There was a decent rain or two last week, so the crops and grass are growing, but the haying operations are held up. However with the heat of the sun, once it comes out, it dries up quickly.
Beulah Corbeil has moved from Marchildon Manor into Harwood Manor where she will receive the care she needs after spending about a month in Battlefords Union Hospital. Get well wishes go out to her and we hope she’ll soon be more mobile and happier.
With break-ins still happening, the last one I heard of was in Battleford, how many folks have made a photo inventory? With the equipment we have these days that is so simple to do and a record you’d never regret having.
Walk into the local store these weekends and meet up with the incredible aroma of homemade bread. What a treat for sure, and along with new potatoes and veggies you can’t go wrong!
If you are looking for the thrill of a lifetime, try the four ziplines that they have erected over Niagara Falls – that would be a topper.
Remember, Those Were the Days at the Western Development Museum Aug. 6 and 7. There will be a variety of exhibits, rides, competitions and entertainment all day. Also on Aug. 6 is the fundraiser for Larry Houle at the Northland Power Curling Center in North Battleford. Also that evening in Meota is the Lions annual pasta supper.
The library hosted 362 patrons in June and was open for 63 hours. Debbie took holidays from July 9-16 when Sandra managed in her place. The Lakeland Library Region has installed upgraded Wi-Fi in the library. There were 12 children registered the first day of the summer reading program. The library has a main raffle and monthly raffles for adults and children. For more information contact Debbie at 306-892-2004. Remember your library card is good anywhere in the province and likewise if you’re visiting in Meota be sure to bring your card with you to use here.
Contract bridge was played at the Do Drop In on July 18 with top score by Vernon Iverson. Second high was Jette Dasilva. Duplicate bridge played here July 19 ended with top mark by Margaret Dyck and David Sharpe. Second were Eric Callbeck and Maureen Campbell and third were Glen and Julie Moore. July 21 in the city, top score went to Vern Iverson and Gerry Fernandes. Tied for second were Richard Groves and Linda Ard and Glen and Julie Moore and in third place were Jean Lawes and Eric Callbeck. The interest in bridge grows in the summer when many Snowbirds are home again.
The congregation of the United Church in Meota were in for a treat July 24 when student minister Mavis Peters held the service. Mavis and her husband lived in Meota at one time for three years, so she has friends here. Several came down from Edam, too. She is studying in Nova Scotia and has two more years to go. Her family of five adopted children is grown. Now she can fulfill a dream of her own. Maureen Campbell took care of the keyboard ably and Gail Scorgie did a good job of the readings.
Northwest Territorial Days Parade is Aug. 15. The exhibition runs from Aug. 16 – 19.
Cochin Days will be Aug. 12, 13 and 14. There’ll be a boat parade Saturday evening after the kids’ paddle boat parade, decorated with lights, down Lehman Creek into Jackfish Lake. There will be a kids’ bike parade, sand castle building competition, art show and sale, adult challenges, ball tournament, Sunday pancake breakfast, Saturday night beer garden and more. Watch for posters.
If you’re in town next week, July 29, 30 and 31, you will be able to take part in or watch their International Street Performer Festival. Times and information are in the paper. Sounds exciting!
A large patch of thick wild portulaca at my back door is succumbing to boiling water, as I keep pouring it on. One application seems to do the trick, which sure surprised me. I have heard that it’s good to eat, but it obviously doesn’t like to be cooked! A spray of vinegar was also suggested but the water works and the price is right and I get some exercise.
Sorry I haven’t received the information to do the report on the Lions student project but will do it next week for sure.
