We got more rain, which may have been needed for some plants but not for the crops the farmers are trying to bring in. There is a lot taken off already, but there are still many fields to do, both canola and grains.
The third annual Meota Terry Fox Run was held Sept. 18 at the Meota Community Complex with 21 volunteers and participants taking part. The organizer, Karl Carlson, would like to express his appreciation to those who walked in inclement weather, to the volunteers for their time and commitment, to the businesses who displayed information prior to the walk and to those who donated and helped raise $2,800. The three-year total raised is $10,400.
Contract bridge, Sept. 19 at the Do Drop In, found top score by Vernon Iverson, with Eric Callbeck second high. Duplicate bridge Sept. 20 in Meota found top score by Margaret Dyck and David Scharpe. Second high were Vern Iverson and Gerry Fernandes with third high by Glen and Julie Moore. Sept. 22 in the city, top score was by David Scharpe and Jeannine Beloin. Tied for second place were Jette and Terence Dasilva and Vern Iverson and Gerry Fernandes.
I was happy last week to get my vacuum cleaner repaired by John鈥檚 Electric. There are so few shops doing this kind of work, I felt lucky to find one.
I made my annual trip to a yard in Killdeer Place to check on squash for sale, and was again pleased to find a very good crop at 2511 Blue Jay Cres. This fellow鈥檚 hobby keeps him busy. He also has a great variety of gourds and many pumpkins. The big ones on display in the Co-op store came from his garden, I expect.
Pearl Hawkins and Arie Breeschooten spent a few days in Saskatoon with Eugenia Swayze.
The quilting ladies of the area are getting lined up for their winter projects. They have attended a class in Duck Lake on quilting and they are keen to get at their hobby.
Canasta was played at the Do Drop In on Sept. 23 with five tables in play. Top score was earned by John Soloninko and Dave Ottas. Second high were Linda Ard and Charles Walker and third were Marion Ottas and Vernon Iverson. Top score was more than 50,000 points and one table had a difference of only 50 points in the final score. The social period following was enjoyable with lots of lunch to share. The next evening for canasta is Oct. 21 at 7 p.m., but please be at the hall by 6:45 p.m. so tables can be organized.
The exercise program 鈥淲alk, Walk鈥� will commence Oct. 3 at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Complex, and takes place Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Participants appreciate ADRA for sponsoring this program and hope it will be well used.
The next monthly meeting of the seniors will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m., one day earlier than usual because they are invited to Livelong on Oct. 14 for their annual 鈥淲elcome Back Games Day.鈥� This meeting will be followed by a potluck lunch and is open to anyone interested.
Livelong folks who enjoy sturling curling can get started Nov. 5. Call Red at 306-845-3216.
Spiritwood is hosting a bull riding competition聽 Oct. 8, starting at 7 p.m. For information call 306-883-2176.
Al Lambert has returned to Leduc, Alta. after spending a month getting the base ready for his building over in Lakeview, which he will work on next summer. Robert Iverson has his roof sheeted with metal and is working on the inside of his new house in Meota. There are a couple other houses in the works, too, which makes any drive around town interesting. The flowerbed on Memorial Hill has been cleaned up. It is surprising how many flowers survived the frost, depending on their location.
Last Sunday was such a beautiful day and with the fall colours it was a most enjoyable drive to Medstead where Linda Ard and I joined about 80 folks to listen to and enjoy their musical jam session. There were many there from the areas around, and from as far away as Maymont. In fact, the winner of the 50/50 was Lloyd Herzog from Maymont. Some folks took advantage of the music to enjoy dancing, to the envy of us older ones. The event is sponsored by the senior group Leisure Life and they set out a delicious mid-afternoon lunch.
The jam session next week will include a farewell event honouring Bertha Chester, who is leaving Medstead to reside in Edmonton, Alta. We wish her well.
