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Meota and District News: Young winner in Lions car sink contest

Water main leak causing problems at Do Drop In.

MEOTA — Wow, what a bonanza. The Meota Lakeshore Lions annual car sink raffle had an unexpected winner. The fine young gentleman in the photo is Kayce Stevenson. He received the cheque of $1,000 from Lion Lynn Sansregret. He was out of the official sink time by only six minutes. Way to go, young man, and here's hoping the proud parents limit the candy purchases to under 100. A large, ongoing project taken on by the Lions is a children's playground, so thanks to all who bought tickets and helped contribute to that cause.

The issue that has arisen with the Do Drop In is a major water leak in the incoming fresh water lines to the building. The seniors were told the bill could be substantial but hydrovacing and excavating should put a better handle on the cost. Funding avenues will need to be explored when the work commences and liability is defined. A temporary water source has been obtained, so thanks to good neighbours, limited activities can continue. We will keep you posted.

The warm weather has seen renewed construction activity. The basement on the end of Second Avenue West and the show home at the marina site are showing progress.

A trip north of Jackfish Lake almost ended in disaster. Two large Canada Geese were exerting their rights to a narrow roadway. Luckily good brakes and a bit of caution avoided a collision. On reflection, a 15-pound goose could be a major obstacle for a plastic car. Don't think there would be a winner to this altercation.

Do Drop In treasurer Vivienne Lesko and vice-president Eileen Bru outside the centre where a major water leak in the incoming fresh water lines to the building is causing problems.

 

Kayce Stevenson receiving the Meota Lakeshore Lions car sink prize of $1,000 from Lion Lynn Sansregret.

Kayce Stevenson won the Meota Lake Shore Lions car sink prize. | Photos courtesy Eric Callbeck

Meota and District News

Young winner in Lions car sink contest

By Eric Callbeck

Correspondent

Wow, what a bonanza. The Meota Lakeshore Lions annual car sink raffle had an unexpected winner. The fine young gentleman in the photo is Kayce Stevenson. He received the cheque of $1,000 from Lion Lynn Sansregret. He was out of the official sink time by only six minutes. Way to go, young man, and here's hoping the proud parents limit the candy purchases to under 100. A large, ongoing project taken on by the Lions is a children's playground, so thanks to all who bought tickets and helped contribute to that cause.

The issue that has arisen with the Do Drop In is a major water leak in the incoming fresh water lines to the building. The seniors were told the bill could be substantial but hydrovacing and excavating should put a better handle on the cost. Funding avenues will need to be explored when the work commences and liability is defined. A temporary water source has been obtained, so thanks to good neighbours, limited activities can continue. We will keep you posted.

The warm weather has seen renewed construction activity. The basement on the end of Second Avenue West and the show home at the marina site are showing progress.

A trip north of Jackfish Lake almost ended in disaster. Two large Canada Geese were exerting their rights to a narrow roadway. Luckily good brakes and a bit of caution avoided a collision. On reflection, a 15-pound goose could be a major obstacle for a plastic car. Don't think there would be a winner to this altercation.

Activities for the week: bridge Tuesday - first David Sharp and Anna Marie Wallbilling, second Vern Iverson and Albert Blais, third Barb Mitchell and Terrance Dasilva; Thursday bridge – first/second tie Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan with Anne Crozier and Cletus Scherman, third Vern Iverson and David Sharpe; canasta HF - first Janice Morton and Lynn Boucher; second Stella Rendle and Gail Hilderman; HKF canasta – first Dave Sayers and Carol Spense; second Louise Doom and Carmen Doiror; third Bev McCrimmon and Lillian Sarenco.