The rainy weather is not what the farmers ordered but one has to take what comes. The combines have been out and many fields have been cleaned off, but some canola fields need the sunshine, and they all need the sun and heat to dry up again. The base work at the condo will be ongoing as they install the forms for concrete pour soon. Water is gathering along streets and any low areas, some yards are quite wet.
Did you use our library over the holidays? Being exposed to so many books is a positive experience to any child or adult. It saves subscription fees. Library hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
The Meota United/Anglican Church Bake sale was held Saturday morning in the church basement.
There is no Wellness Clinic in September.
The Meota Farmers’ Market is having its Christmas Craft Sale Nov. 21. For a table phone Silvia at 306-892-2524.
Folks who attended the first folk fest in Spiritwood on the weekend report how great it turned out and are looking forward to next year already. Each pavilion was set up in a different venue. There were German, Norwegian, First Nation, Ukrainian, French and Filipino pavilions. Some provided entertainment as well as food, crafts and other items.
An article in the fall issue of the HOME magazine has the story of Orest and Marion (Graham) Murawsky and their antique store, The Indefinite Article. It opened in Saskatoon. They owned an antique store back in the 1970s and’80s and now, both retired from teaching, are back at it. They keep a sharp eye out for items that capture the history of early Saskatchewan — items from the fur trade era, the pioneer era, and the migration of different ethnic groups. They try to keep the story behind each article with it to be passed on. They can evaluate articles for their worth. Orest and Marion both grew up in Spiritwood. Marion’s folks lived in the station house and Orest’s father was the shoemaker in town, having moved there from Meota.
Also in that magazine is a picture of Tyrell Shepherd in an ad thanking their fall issue reader panel. Tyrell is the son of Dave and Debbie Shepherd of Glaslyn. Another item of interest is directions and pictures on how to make perfect perogies.
Remember the Tuesday morning jam sessions at the Do Drop In at 10 a.m. Enjoy hearing the folks practice their instruments and singing. Play Scrabble, if you like, or bring your knitting and do some visiting on the side.
The long weekend found some campers leaving early as the weather was just not great for camping or swimming. Some people would be closing their cabins for another year, but we would like to think we’ll have some nice warm weather yet.
 Nice to see the price of gas has dropped. It was way too high. Is that another sign that summer is over?
Contact bridge was played at the Do Drop In Monday evening with top score by Vern Iverson and second by Linda Ard. This was another pleasant social time.
