The weather these days plays such an important role in the swimming lessons that Brittany is holding down at the beach. They are fun if it’s nice, but to come out of the water shivering, is not so nice. Of course the farmers are watching daily as they try to bale some hay and we are seeing some bales, so that is good. Farmers who mow and bale in one operation and then feed that bale into a white plastic sleeve don’t have to be quite so careful. The silage will be good.
May Mannix celebrated her 90th birthday with her daughter Debra from Aukland, New Zealand July 24 at her home north of Meota. Also there to share in the cake and coffee were Eileen and Gillis Bru of Meota.  Â
Driving south of Meota last week, we watched a little plane spraying a field of canola. What a dangerous job that is. Now the blue flax fields are showing up as well as the white pea flowers.
The Meota seniors’ (55+) golf tournament was held July 23 with top players as follows: men’s champion - Al Scott (74), Tom Harrison (82), Larrie Thalheimer (84); ladies’ champion - Celine Comfort (104), Louise Goodheart (105), Jette DaSilva (118); super seniors (75+) - Al Cote (87), Ed Knowlton (89), Wes Favel (92); men’s first flight – Doug Puff (85), Roland Olson (87), Calvin Arnold (91); men’s second flight – Kelly Chapman (88), Conrad Bernier (89), Terry Lamon (90); men’s third flight – Blaine Reid (94), George Prudat (94), Terry Ferris (97).
Contract bridge played at the Do Drop In July 23 saw top score go to Jette DaSilva. Second was Eric Callbeck. Duplicate bridge played at the same place July 24 saw top mark by Lucille Gregoire and Jette DaSilva. Second went to Margaret Dyck and Gerry Fernandes and third to Eric Callbeck and Vern Iverson. July 26, in the Pioneer Hall in the city, top score was by Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen. Second were Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan and third were Lucille and Bernard Gregoire.
Sorry I missed the meat balls in my report on Pasta Night, but they were there in the sauce.
The biweekly work at the Meota cemetery took place July 28 with a good turnout of workers. This year it looks much like a park when you drive in there. Coffee was brought out by Bonnie Tait, for which all were most grateful.
The July birthday party hosted by the Edam Seniors was held July 27 in the beautiful grounds at the north end of the Lady Minto nursing home. Most of the residents and several guests gathered in the shade of the big old trees to listen to Lisa Blaquiere as she sang familiar old songs, accompanied by her father, Joe Cole, on guitar. He also played his mandolin, accompanied by Lisa on her keyboard. Happy Birthday was sung to Elsie Ethier. Birthday cake and drinks were served to everyone, and Lisa kept on singing through it all. It was a most enjoyable afternoon and appreciated by all who attended and visited with their friends.
The Do Drop In was the setting for games of canasta July 27 when four tables played. High score went to Linda Ard and Marion Ottas. Second were Bev McCrimmon and Dave Ottas and third were Eric Callbeck and Lorna Pearson.
Next date for canasta is Aug.10 and anyone is welcome to join us. If you like to play cards, it’s a great pastime and social event.  Â
This must be the year of the flowers, as everywhere one goes they are so beautiful. The pots in town are top on the list, also most yards and golf courses and parks. It is just one beautiful summer. It is the season of the lilies right now and there are some lovely ones here in Meota. There is a problem with the spruce trees in some places, noticeable as you come toward Meota on the west side of the road. Those young trees are turning brown. There is a fungus and spider mites working on some trees, and who knows what else.
There surely is a problem with parking of boat trailers over in the dock area. They were parked all over the place Sunday. It was such a nice day for boating and everyone wanted to be on the water.
Visiting with Elaine and Warren Iverson last Sunday were aunt Leonne Lavoie and cousins Claudette, Eddie and Clare Lavoie from Haida Gwaii, B.C.. They were in the area for the funeral of Reine Lessard, Elaine's mother, in North Battleford. Warren toured the group to the cemeteries at St. Hippolite and Jackfish and they were interested to see tombstones that they had not seen before. A lot of reminiscing went on during this happy, welcome visit.
