Dec.12 found many local folks and some from further away at the Meota Community Complex for their monthly luncheon.
The first surprise was the fact that the hall committee had decided not to charge for this meal. It was a delicious combination of hotdogs, chili, buns and lots of dessert choices. There was hot chocolate for the children who spent their time at tables set out with crayons, paints and paper and craft making materials. Their parents or grandparents supervised the children and all were well behaved and happy.
It was surprising to see so many local young families come out. It's not just seniors living here in Meota.
An outdoor attraction was the Duhaime team of horses and rubber-tired wagon that took people for rides around town. This was very popular and the wagon was full most trips. The weather was perfect for the day because it was nearly zero.
Santa came at 2 p.m. and gave every child a bag of candy and an orange, a custom that goes back to our own childhood.
