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What did we do to deserve this cold spell? Anyway it is here and we will cope, somehow.

It's been a busy week and weekend all around the area. Starting Feb. 18, duplicate bridge was played at the Do Drop In, with top scores of couples, going to Eric Callbeck and Dave Creegan, second to Donna Scherman and Jim Hamilton, third to Glen and Julie Moore.

Sorry I had your name wrong last week Mary Greenwald, with the Monday night bridge winners.

My daughter at Fort McMurray, Alta. reports the highway is glare ice. There have been accidents every day all week. Two semis hit head on one day and burned, another day there was a single vehicle fiery crash with dead occupant, and so on. She's afraid to head home until it warms up and the ice wears off the road.

Word has come of the passing of Margie (Margaret Doom) Turner of Worsely, Alta. Feb. 21. She grew up in Prince where her father Jack had the garage and worked on the earliest telephone lines in the district. She married her childhood sweetheart, Harry Turner, also of the Prince district and they moved to Worsley, where Harry had the International farm machinery dealership and retired in the area. Harry predeceased Margie.

The monthly community dinner, sponsored by the hall committee, was held at the big hall Feb. 21, with a nice turnout of folks who enjoyed their meal and the fellowship one finds with visiting their neighbours. Pearl Hawkins was back in her apron, but with considerable help from a few willing volunteers, they set out a nice noon meal. Folks expressed their appreciation to see Pearl back at it. Following lunch the mayor of Meota, John Macdonald, explained details about the newly installed video screen and its mechanism and how it can be used for various functions, like weddings, funerals or celebrations, all controlled remotely. It will be fairly simple to operate and several people will be trained to use it. Pearl explained that over $300 was raised that day and told about upcoming events and how their money is spent for the benefit of the whole community.

Feb. 21 the Sons of Norway hosted Norwegian Whist at the Do Drop In, with four tables in play. Men won the top three slots, these being Ken Tucker, Jack Stewart, and Murray McCrimmon with fourth place going to Anna Tucker. This was followed by a potluck supper that all enjoyed and a few stayed on for a game of Canasta.

Feb. 22, a shuffleboard tournament went on at the Do Drop In with eight teams in play. Those not playing shuffleboard spent their time playing Chit Chat, so everyone was kept busy all day. The top winning teams were Jack Stewart and Murray McCrimmon, second Joyce Antoine and Carol Schmaltz. In third place were Cora Christiansen and Eric Callbeck and in fourth were Arlene Walker and Gail Hilderson. A break at noon for a po-luck luncheon was enjoyed and the tournament continued until nearly 3 p.m..

Feb. 22 a Fiesta Mexicana was held at the Catholic Church in Meota with a full house of hungry people. The four-course meal was enjoyed by everyone, with action between courses - such as a fellow dressed up in his famous "blue gown" to everyone's amusement and the "three amigos" sang a couple songs. Diane Becotte had been to Haiti and spoke about living conditions there. Sherry Doom showed pictures on the screen, of life in Haiti since their hurricane. Proceeds from the evening went toward building houses in Haiti. Many silent auction items were drawn for and it turned out to be a lovely evening, for a good cause. The amount of volunteer labour that goes into an evening like this is almost beyond comprehension, so we all have to appreciate what they managed to do so successfully.

Sunday morning several folks from Meota and North Battleford drove, by car and bus, to Mayfair to attend the annual production of a play, this year titled Little Old Ladies in Tennis Shoes. This is presented by the Old Mill Players group. It was a full house and all enjoyed a tasty dinner first. It was the same type of delightful comedy that we've seen other years with everyone in stitches a lot of the time. A lot of visiting took place, too when old friends met and greeted one another, and did some reminiscing.

The Meota snowmobile rally was held here on Sunday. I hope for a report by next week.

Coming up on March 4 at the Do Drop In, is Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, sponsored by the Anglican/United Church, from 5 to 7 p.m. Everybody is invited to partake in this social event.

Friday, March 7, the local library is working at the Carousel bingo from noon to 6 p.m. This is volunteer work again, and if anyone is interested in helping out, contact the library during office hours.

March 7 a World Day of Prayer is being held at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church in Meota, at 7:30 p.m. All denominations are welcome to this annual gathering.

March 19, the Edam seniors have invited seniors from Meota to join them for a noon lunch and an afternoon of games to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. We should remember to wear something green, like the Canadians have been wearing red everywhere showing support for the Olympics.

Contract Bridge was played at the Do Drop In on Monday evening with top score going to Jerry Craig and second to Robert Iverson.