We won't complain about the weather as we see such weather that is so destructive and terrible, elsewhere. We must count our blessings. We can cope with anything that should happen here but where there's floods and other vicious occurrences, there isn't much one can do, and it's happening in so many places. That seven feet of snow in Buffalo certainly tested the city for its capability to cope, and lately I've been finding the weather channel is the most exciting station to watch. Mind you Saturday gave us figure skating, curling and football, so that was a nice change.
Where the stand of trees north of the hall was taken out, there is a big sign announcing the building of a condo in the spring of 2015. That will change the scenery again.
When it was pouring rain, in freezing temperatures, in the Smithers area in northern British Columbia on Nov. 18, it was melting down in southern Alberta.
Canasta was played at the home of Linda Ard Nov. 21 with a smaller attendance on account of the icy roads. Top score was by Cora Christiansen and John Soloninko with Janice Morton and Charles Walker second. It was a nice evening with a good lunch after.
The brave guys are out on the lake with their snow machines and fishing already and have been for some time. The water below may not be that cold yet, and the ice never gets thick enough that I would feel safe out there.
There have been some break-ins along the lake homes so be sure your property is secured. At least one happened when the owners were at home.
Duplicate bridge was played on Nov. 18 at the Do Drop In with top scores going to Eric Callbeck and Gerry Fernandes and second high was Robert Iverson and Joyce Antoine, another fun evening.
The craft show and sale held in the Community Complex Nov. 22 had a smaller than usual turnout of shoppers, because of road conditions and weather. It was a blustery day. Many nice displays were set out, so one had a variety to choose from. The luncheon was very tasty and the company friendly.
Edam Manor opened its doors to residents Nov. 24.
Shirley and Lawrie Ward travelled to Humboldt where they attended the Lions convention Nov. 14 and 15. The guest speaker was Dionne Warner, who had survived cancer eight times. She has written a book, Never Leave Your Wingman, which she was autographing and selling, a most interesting lady who has lived a very interesting life.
Attending the United/Anglican Parish services at Glaslyn Nov. 23, and taking part in the choir were Shirley and Lawrie Ward and Maureen Campbell. Again a smaller turnout than some other years because of weather conditions.
When CAA magazine did a campaign to find the worst roads in the province, Highway 24 at Leoville came out the top of the worst list. We've known that for many years. Other northern roads were listed, too.
NorSask Forest Products at Meadow Lake are nearing completion of their wood pelleting mill. The process begins with wood shavings collected from the mill's planer, this is deposited into the hammer mill which pounds the shavings to a powder. A pellet mill pushes this powder through pencil-sized holes and the ligaments in the wood are infused. No chemicals are used in binding so it is an all natural product. These pellets burn cleaner than wood logs, have a higher BTU and the stoves are easy to maintain.
A little more data has been gathered regarding the veterans' plaque that's hanging in the Community Complex in Meota. The shield itself was made by Dale Tebay, and the names were gathered by Bill Tebay, with help from anyone with information about veterans. It also has names from Cochin and Glenrose districts. The local women's institute was involved, likely with costs of materials. It was first presented to the Prince Hall Board, by the oldest WI member at the time - Sarah Bolin - on Remembrance Day. It hung in that hall until the hall was no more. The Meota Hall Board agreed to hang it in their hall, where it is in a safe place, hanging behind the left door as you enter the main hall. The large community around appreciate this move and there is bound to be someone's name on it that you will remember. I made a special trip to look at it again, but there is no date on it. Some day I will take time to get all the names that are on it, so people can get a copy.
In the north the northern lights are known as aurora borealis, but in the south they are known as aurora australis. Joyce hasn't reported seeing any yet.
Linda Ard is celebrating her 80th birthday Dec. 6 with a tea at the Presbyterian Church in North Battleford, from 2-4 p.m., and a potluck supper at the Do Drop In about 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and in lieu of gifts, a donation to the food bank will be accepted.
The seniors' Christmas supper will also be a potluck on Dec. 14, at the Do Drop In, at 5:30 p.m., with gifts for the food bank rather than an exchange among members.
Contract bridge was played on Nov. 24 at the Do Drop In with top scores going to Linda Ard and second to Jette Dasilva.
Condolences go out to the Proulx family on the passing of their sister Yvonne Makereth, in the Royal Alexander Hospital in Edmonton Nov. 23.
Finally a compliment to those who turned out Sunday to move the deep snow, it is appreciated by everyone. Walking is still hazardous because even though the snow is frozen under car tracks, it can still slip - that ice is still underneath it all.
