Spring is here, the ice is gone and the fish are biting. The countryside is greening up and farmers are out in the fields and that wonderful smell of freshly turned earth is one of my favourites. Now we'll pray for rain, as it is getting very dry. Action around town has increased with dirt being hauled here and there, with the front of the condos receiving some as they work on the landscaping. Other work is continuing there also. Several sites in the village are being worked on.
The seniors held their monthly meeting May 13 with a dozen folks attending. Robert Iverson and Joyce Antoine were each presented with beautiful wooden pens made by local crafter Cletus Sherman in appreciation of their many years of service as president and secretary of the Do Drop In organization.
Maureen Campbell gave the library report for April.
Arrangements were finalized and will be handled by the social committee for the Moldon Tea on June 25, in the Do Drop In.
Director Linda Ard reported on her meeting in Saskatoon and the resolutions were gone over that will be dealt with at the provincial convention in Saskatoon on June 7, 8 and 9. No one volunteered to go as a delegate, with registration and mileage paid, but we would like someone to go.
Pearl Hawkins gave information on the May community luncheon when the Airstream trailers are in town for the weekend and have the luncheon on their bucket list. There will be about 70 people and it will be interesting to meet and greet them. The Lions plan to show them the video produced by John Kalesnikoff of Meota, showing nature at its best in our area. These are available for sale also and would make great gifts. They are still looking for a walking tour director to show these folks the sights, one who knows the history of Meota.
The plaque of deceased members has been filled and the new one not on hand yet.
Information was received regarding the senior games to be played June 14 in North Battleford, but did not give the information needed to participate.
Rose Delainey is returning to live in Meota in the senior's housing. Her friends welcome her back.
A work bee was set for May 16 at the Do Drop In yard. The Lions bottle drive will start at 10 a.m. May 21.
We will invite Edam club for a luncheon June 10, followed by an afternoon of games.
The new flag donated by Larry Doke looks nice. A facelift for the name sign outside will be looked into.
I'm sorry that I missed adding where the history book Prairie Echoes of the Nolin and McMillan School districts is available. Drop in to Elk Point Drilling and Barbara Soloninko will be happy to sell you one, or more.
The application of new siding on the old Anglican Church, built in 1912, is looking very nice. It is good to see these old buildings being preserved and taken care of. It is being used as a summer cabin. The hedge in front of the old municipal office building has been knocked down so the building now shows better. It’s a piece of Meota history on display. Warren Iverson still works at this getting it ready to live in when he retires.
Duplicate bridge was played May 10 with top score going to Margaret Dyck and David Sharpe, second high were Ray and Marnie Davie and third were Maureen Campbell and Catriona Winterholt. May 12 they played in town and top score was by Jean Lawes and David Sharpe, second high were Bill Ruskin and Dave Creegan and third was by Margaret Dyck and Joyce Antoine.
The Meota choir will entertain at Edam health complex May 26, the last one for the summer.
My niece and her hubby from Smithers, B.C. are off on a three-month holiday with their truck and trailer across Canada and back through the United States. They have the trip planned out to the "T. Every campground reservation is made and places to visit each day are organized. They are visiting the national parks, ending with Yellowstone and Glacier, as well as friends along the way. They are showing pictures every day on Facebook. They enjoyed a drive through Meota and took pictures of the elevator. We also drove north to show them the oil field development that is still going on.
A young clerk in a grocery store in Leduc surprised his customer, who was from Fort McMurray, by insisting on paying for his groceries. Knowing that this young fellow was not making “big money” showed how big his heart is. Nice touch.
