Whew, so much water everywhere. It started raining hard about 2 a.m. and that turned to wet snow later. Bouquets go out to the town workmen and councillors who worked these past two weekends, moving water from one place to another. Sump pumps, big and little, and even larger equipment has been called out to relieve the wetness. You don鈥檛 have to look far to find other places worse off and in more dire circumstances. Several vehicles left the road and there was one collision north of town because of the slushy conditions.
Rivers West Sport, Culture and Recreation committee have selected Maureen Campbell of Meota for the All Around Volunteer Award. The banquet and awards presentation will be held in Paradise Hill Tuesday, April 25, at their community centre. The banquet is at 6 p.m. with the awards to follow. Cost is $20. For tickets call 306-446-6776 before Wednesday, April 18.
News has come of a former resident, Jenny Marrison, who passed away in Saskatoon on March 12. She and her husband left Holland in 1957 after being married for five years. He has predeceased her and they leave six children. They spent many summers in Meota with family and friends, living next door to Gladys and Willie Lehman.
March 20 found folks playing contract bridge at the Do Drop In with top score by Joyce Antoine. Next high was Robert Iverson. Duplicate bridge the following evening had top score by Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. In second place were Gerry Craig and Cletus Sherman and in third place were Robert Iverson and Linda Ard. March 23, in the city, top marks went to Glen and Julie Moore, second to Jean Lowes and Fraser Glen and tied for third place were Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig and Donna Scherman and Mary Greenwald.
The Meota chorus joined members from the Presbyterian Church choir to entertain at River Heights Lodge on March 22. This is always enjoyed by residents as well as the tasty lunch they offer following the singing.
Many signs of spring are around. There are sighting of crows and geese and further south robins and lilies are starting to grow. There were still a few shacks on the lake, but will be off by now. This is the first time I have seen a portable toilet out on the lake, such a good idea, maybe compulsory nowadays.
Watch for news of the hospital foundation radio-thon being held May 12.
The Meota Lions Club have their 鈥済olf cart鈥� out on the lake and have tickets for sale so you can guess when it will drop. Tickets have a space to name the day and hour of your guess. Most business places have tickets on hand.
March 24 was the date for the Sons of Norway to hold their afternoon of lunch and games at the bowling alley in town when they invite folks from Saskatoon to join them. Nancy Iverson, Kathy Fenton and Lois Campbell joined the group. After lunch the group split and some played Norwegian whist and some went bowling. It was a pleasant time for all and lots of visiting was enjoyed. Various prizes were given out and card winners were: first Lois Campbell, second Shirley Tebay, third Judy Walker and fourth Ken Tucker. It was a sunny, happy day and fun to be out with friends. I will have a report and picture of the bowling action next week.
March 24 evening found some of the same folks at the Do Drop In playing Canasta. This time a new approach was tried where partners changed after every hand, with high scorers moving. Top score for the evening went to Gwen Lacerte. Second high went to John Soloninko, third to Lorna Pearson and fourth to Gail Hilderman. It was nice to have couples from Edam and Battleford join our group as they often do, but we missed some of the town folk who usually come.
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