There was a lovely big flock of swans at the south end of Jackfish Lake last week, but on Tuesday morning they were gone, like most of the geese and ducks. Only a few odd geese are still around – the hardy few, no doubt.
Contract bridge was played Monday evening at the Do Drop In with top mark by Eric Callbeck. Second high was Maureen Campbell.
The October report from the library says there were 385 patrons and they were open 60 hours. There will be a review of library hours in January. They have a new pamphlet describing library services. The fall library conference was held in North Battleford on Oct. 31 with a speaker on how to deal with library patrons. Another presentation was about cultural awareness. The presenter was Métis. He spoke about the native population, Métis culture and residential schools. He showed a beaver pelt worth $150. He is on a board in Saskatoon of native bands. This board owns Westmont and St. Michael’s Schools in Saskatoon and they teach native traditions. This board also owns 16 apartment buildings, six houses and two safe houses in Saskatoon that are drug and alcohol free and available to abused native women and children. He also told of the bell of Batoche, that really belongs to Frog Lake First Nation. They are in the process of having it returned to them.
Visiting with Marion and Robert Iverson in Meota last weekend were their son Gordon and Angie from Slave Lake, who also spent time with her parents, Marguerite and William Wintonyk, in Caleb Village. Bob Neville from Vernon, B.C. visited the Iversons as well as his parents, Gwen and Bill Neville, in Caleb Village, so it was a busy time for all.
Visiting Beulah Corbeil in Harwood Manor on the long weekend were two of her granddaughters and some great-grandchildren from Beaumont, Alta. This was a lively time, too, as one young fellow liked running the long hallways and getting lots of attention and exercise.
Linda Ard, Gwen Lacerte and I drove to Maymont last Monday to admire the renovations the seniors there have done to their centre. They got a New Horizon grant, did most of the work themselves and are truly proud of the results. The hosted an open house Nov. 14 to celebrate and served pie and coffee. The sun was shining Monday so it made for a pleasant way to spend the day.
In the picture in the paper last week of the four singers at the Meota Remembrance Day service, you can see the large plaque that was put together by the Prince Homemakers Club before they disbanded years ago. There are 176 names on it of all the veterans from this area and further south and east. Bill Tebay headed the project and we can see what a good job he did gathering the names.
The monthly meeting of the seniors was held Nov. 18. The library report was read. There was a good turnout for the shuffleboard tournament. Cards were sent to a few and the Christmas supper was discussed. Folks will bring food bank donations rather than gifts to the potluck supper set for 5 p.m. on Dec. 4 in the Do Drop In.
There is a shower being arranged for Gloria from the store at the Do Drop In on Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. The next meeting will be Dec. 9 at 10:30 a.m. rather than 10 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch.
The flu clinic drew 112 people. The next shuffleboard tournament will be Jan. 21, The local Lions Club has donated another $1,000 to the seniors’ group in Meota, for which they are most appreciative.
Since 2017 will be the 150th anniversary of Canada becoming a nation, celebrations will take place all across this country and one should be thinking of things to do to show our appreciation and patriotism.
Getting a speaker from the oil Industry to attend a meeting and explain some of the structures we see when travelling north from Meota was discussed. These seem mysterious and we’re wondering what it’s all about.
A new wreath has been purchased by the club for use at Remembrance Day services or at their hall. A tasty luncheon closed the morning activities and there was a birthday cake with Rose Delainey the only November celebrant to blow out the candle.
The ham and turkey bingo sponsored by the hall board was held Nov. 18 in the big hall. The farmers’ market held their craft and bake sale in the Meota Community Complex on Nov. 19.
Canasta was played at the Do Drop In on Nov. 18 with four tables in play.
 Top score was by Linda Ard and Murray McCrimmon. In second were Charles Walker and Shirley Tebay and third were Cora Christiansen and Barbara Soloninko.
The dinner theater coming up in Mervin on Nov. 24, 25, 26 and 27 sounds interesting. All tickets must be paid in advance. Call 306-845-2416 or 306-845-7842 for information They also have a Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is Mervin’s 13th annual Trees for Life.
Duplicate bridge was played on Nov. 15 in Meota, with top mark by Eric Callbeck and Maureen Campbell. Second high were Joyce Luckey and Mary Greenwald and third were Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig. Nov. 17 in the city, top scorers were Jean Lowes and Mary Greenwald. Second high were Margaret Dyck and Joyce Antoine and placing third were Glen and Julie Moore.
The all-parish service for the Turtle River Parish was held in Edam on Nov. 20 followed by a nice potluck luncheon. The same day the same church group held their fall supper in Edam, so a lot of visiting and feasting was done. There was a good turnout for both events.
The Meota quilting ladies’ craft sale is Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Sunday carol singing at the Dekker Center is sold out for the afternoon performance, but there may still be tickets available for the evening program.
