Meota was a busy place, Nov. 16 as the Meota Farmers' Market Christmas Fair was held in the community center. This is organized by Sylvia Mikkelson and her daughter Shelley. There were 22 tables of wares displayed offering baked goods, jewelry, paintings, books and cards. There were home-based companies such as Norwex, Scentsy, Fifth Avenue and Ella Marie Enterprises. Volunteers ran the kitchen where they sold pies, beef on a bun, sandwiches and lasagna.
Contact bridge scores, played at the Do Drop In Nov. 11 had top scores by Robert Iverson and second by Vernon Iverson. Winners of top scores Nov. 18 were also Robert Iverson and Vernon Iverson.
Folks in Meota who enjoy walking, appreciate having the sidewalks plowed, as well as the streets. We don't have the amount of snow there is in many other areas, so we can also be happy about that. There is enough snow for snow machines, but no ice fishing for a while yet, as temperatures will have to drop some more.
An item of interest was learned recently when a fellow went into Saskatoon, for hip surgery pre-op session. He signed a document that gave the hospital permission to use any bone they found suitable, that they removed, to be donated to their 'bone bank' for use on other patients who matched the type. It was the first I had heard of this, after all there are numerous 'banks' for other re-useable parts of the human body.
The Meota Lions Chorus entertained at Harwood Manor Nov. 13 and residents enjoyed an hour of live music and a bit of dancing, too. It was a happy time followed by lunch and socializing. Residents from north of town living there are Fred Gansuage and Paul Gregoire.
Nov. 15, friends of the Sons of Norway spent the afternoon playing Norwegian Whist at the Do Drop In. There was a tie for first place - Beulah Corbeil and Shirley Tebay; a three-way tie for second place by Arlene Walker, Linda Ard and Rita Peterson; third place was Joyce Luckey and fourth place was Ken Tucker. A potluck supper followed. Some folks left for home after supper but two tables stayed and played Canasta.
There is a ham and turkey bingo at the community center Nov. 22, starting at 7 p.m., in aid of the food bank. Also that afternoon is the regular playing of Kaiser at 2 p.m. and that evening Canasta at 7 p.m. at the Do Drop In. Also coming up quickly is the Meota Christmas concert Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.
Muriel Tebay has had hip surgery and is getting around well with a walker, so way to go, girl! She will be happy when she can put that away, but in the meantime it works well.
The Turtle River Parish of the United/Anglican Churches gathered at Livelong for their service on Sunday morning. A nice turnout of folks enjoyed the sermon conducted by guest speaker Pat Riley, now of Lloydminster. Pat served in this area for years before retiring to Lloydminster, so she knew most of the congregation. She was assisted by Don Skinner and the choir sang several songs. December the service will move to 11:30 a.m. at Meota, 9:30 a.m. at Edam and 1:30 p.m. at Mervin. The present minister for this parish is Kun Kim who is in Edmonton for medical reasons, having surgery this week, so hope he will return feeling better, soon. Donations to the Philippine's Assistance Fund will be matched by the government if they are sent directly to the General Council Office and arrive before Dec. 8. The address is: The United Church of Canada, Philanthropy Unit - Emergency Response , 3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, Ont., M8X 2Y4. If you would rather phone your donation in with your credit card number, that number is 1-800-268-3781 ext. 3050
Donations to be matched must be from individuals, not companies or businesses. Of money donated 85 per cent will go to Typhoon Haiyan Relief and 15 percent to their other emergency support work. Cheques should be made out to The United Church of Canada with 'Emergency Response - Typhoon Haiyan Relief' on the face of the check.
Gladys Lehman is back home at Caleb Village and looking forward to having company come calling, again. She is happy to be home after a few days in hospital in North Battleford.
The new kitchen equipment, a larger stove and larger refrigerator, have arrived at the Do Drop In, delivered by the boys from Guy's Furniture, last week. They will be put to good use and will provide badly needed space for keeping food cool.
The upcoming plays at Glaslyn should be most entertaining, Dec. 5, 6 and 7, but I hear the supper evenings are sold out, however one can attend on Thursday evening without reservations.
