Maybe there weren’t many icy patches around last week, well there surely are lots around this week, and the new snow on top of it makes for a dangerous situation – so do be very careful, we don’t want any broken bones!
Strong winds on March 15 created snowdrifts and icy spots on the highways and the combination sent the odd vehicle into the west-side ditches north of the city. South of the city a semi jack-knifed, ended up in the ditch, but stayed upright, so was lucky. That storm caused snowdrifts on the lakes, too, and some plowing had to be done to get the fish shacks off the lake in the next couple weeks.
The next council meeting is on April 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Duplicate bridge was played in Meota March 13 with top score by Trudy Iverson and Robert Iverson, second high were Cletus Scherman and Catriona Winterholt and third were Maureen Campbell and Margaret Dyck. On March 15 in the Pioneer Hall in the city top score went to Catriona Winterholt and Donna Scherman, tied with Margaret Dyck and Gerry Craig. Second high were Bernard and Lucille Gregoire and third were Mary Phelps and Jean Lawes. There were 18 players Thursday evening, and folks are back in the groove again, playing more regularly.
The Meota Hobby Band entertained at St. Joe’s March 13 with an appreciative audience enjoying their music. Bingo was played at 2 p.m. and the band played from 3 to 4 p.m. A bus load of patrons went over from Harwood Manor for both events and partook of the tasty lunch afterward. Those not going on the bus enjoyed an Elvis Presley movie at home.
March 16 saw another successful luncheon held in the Meota Community Complex with about 60 people attending to enjoy the Irish stew dinner. The hall was tastefully decorated with green table runners and St. Patrick’s Day tokens. The lettuce salad and biscuits and pickles accompanying the stew proved to be a popular choice of menu. A variety of desserts (including a delicious chocolate cake) were appreciated, also.
Norwegian whist was the ‘Game of the Day’ for 18 folks hosted at the new home of Bob and Vivianne Lesko at Trevessa Beach on the south-east bank of Jackfish Lake. Top whist score was earned by Vivianne Lesko, second by Doreen Hagen, third was Faye Goll with Arlene Walker coming in fourth. A pleasant afternoon of visiting, snacking and playing cards was a nice change though the day was grey, it was warm and we enjoyed it very much.
Distracted driving is proving to be ‘an accident waiting to happen’ and law enforcement officers are cracking down on these drivers. In Saskatchewan the fine is $280, while in British Columbia, if you’re caught twice in a three-year period, it is $2,000, plus points on your driver’s licence. A lady in Burnaby was caught with two cell phones on her lap and another was caught twice in seven minutes, don’t know what their fines were. The officers handed out 35 distracted driving tickets in two hours.
The St. Patrick’s Irish stew supper held in the Battlefords United Church was undoubtedly one of the best, served with mashed potatoes, cole slaw, beet pickles and buns. The meat was super tender and very tasty and the company and visiting was good also.
The monthly meeting of the Do Drop In was held at 10:30 a.m. March 16. The minutes and financial statement were dealt with. The report from our retiring librarian was in the form of a year-end summary dealing with stats. She welcomed 10 new patrons and 3,613 books went out of the library. The wi-fi fibre optic was updated Oct.17. Recent magazines that are donated circulate well. Sympathy cards were sent to Shirley Gies and John Kalesnikoff. Twenty participants took part in the shuffleboard tournament March 10 and all reported a good time. The walk-a-thon forms are on hand for anyone wanting to take part in provincial competition from April 1 to May 15. The SSAI Regional meeting is coming up in Maymont April 12; we expect some members to attend. Preparation of resolutions was discussed with suggested topics and must be sent in by April 12. The annual SSAI (Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc.) Convention is being held in Saskatoon Heritage Inn June 6 and 7. An appeal is going out in an effort to get more local seniors out and taking part in activities and business. Memberships are $10, of which $5 stays with the club and $5 goes in to SSAI to help with expenses. By becoming a member you have the chance to have a say in future government plans, when resolutions go in to SSAI they are forwarded to the pertaining government department for consideration. If enough voices are behind a resolution, they may listen to it; there is power in numbers. There are always great pot lucks or meals to share and partake of. Interesting speakers are welcomed to our meetings and for entertainment we try to find local talent for times like our Christmas party. New flooring was discussed. The last ‘Visitor’s day’ at the library with Debbie is on Thursday, March 29, with a tea from 1 to 4 p.m. to wish her a ‘Happy and Healthy Retirement.’ A motion passed that regular shuffleboard tournaments be held the second Saturday of each month from September to April. The next one is set for April 14. Info on heart attacks was read and we will try to find someone to come and speak and teach us how to use the defibrillator that is in the Do Drop In. There are SSAI raffle tickets available from most members. The next meeting is April 13, with plans pending to invite the Edam club back to visit us.
