Meota has been getting strong winds this summer but an extra strong wind went through town last week, wreaking havoc with some of the big old trees around. Some have had branches that were torn down removed and others have removed the whole tree because it was loosened at the root. Several of these were at Martinson’s Beach and one on Robert Iverson’s lot. Worst of all, this one fell across his little camper parked nearby, damaging the upper bedroom beyond repair. He did get the cement poured in the foam base for his new house.
Contract bridge June 20 at the Do Drop In was won by Joyce Luckey, and next was Warren Iverson.
Not only have deer tracks been seen in town but one deer was recently between the house and the street, looking for a delicious meal. Folks are just hoping they don’t find the gardens because they are growing so quickly, and one deer would make short work of the their favourite greens, if they do find them.
Cats again are being cursed by village residents because of their digging, urinating and stinking up gardens and flower beds. Now that the dog owners have stepped up and shown responsibility for their pets, it is time for cat owners to do the same. Cats can easily be cared for and kept at home by putting a collar on them and running a leash to a clothes-line type wire where they can roam their own back yard, instead of the neighbours’.
Keep in mind the Heritage Kid Camp program the Western Development Museum has for children for a week, July 18-22. They may still need volunteers for some projects being offered – wagon rides, domestic and farm demonstrations. Besides learning how pioneers lived before the days of electricity and telephones, they meet new friends by doing things together. For more information call 306-445-8033.
Three weeks of swimming lessons are being offered this summer: July 17-23, July 24-30 and Aug. 7-13. Call Brittany at 306-480-9592.
It was interesting to read the menu for the newly-opened diner in Leoville, serving noon meals and suppers weekdays, by Louise Beaulac. It is located right on the west side of Main Street.
It is sad to read of the closure of Leedahl’s Appliance Repair shop after operating for 27 years in North Battleford. As of June 30, they are closed. Thank you, Darryl and Heather, for your community service all those years. After reading the column by Brian Zinchuk, you realize how essential a service they have been providing people because they just don’t make appliances to last like they used to. I know of a refrigerator at Chitek that was won at one of the first Spiritwood fairs, back in the 1950s, that’s still running. Now most things are made in foreign countries as cheaply as possible with cheap material, and no concern for the buyer or warranty on it.
Duplicate bridge was played June 16 in town, with top score by Jean Lowes and Glen Fraser, second high by Mary Greenwald and Joe Pirot. Third high were Glen and Julie Moore. They had 28 players out that night for this popular sport. On June 21 in Meota, top score went to Cletus Scherman and Catriona Winterholt; second high were Margaret Dyck and David Sharpe and third were Glen and Julie Moore.
Sailing lessons for young adults, 12 or older, will be offered July 25-29 from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. or July 25-28 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. For information, call Mike at 306-445-5775.
The following report was turned in by Arlene Walker on the Norwegian whist summer party held June 23, organized by Nisse Lodge to celebrate Norway’s St. Hans Day in Meota.
Members and friends gathered at the golf course and the Drop In for a day of games. There were 11 golfing and 12 card players.
When the games were done, we all enjoyed a picnic supper with the barbecue set up in the back of a half-ton truck. With other members and friends, we had 30 hungry people. Even the noise level was subdued during the meal.
After supper there were some Norwegian jokes told, then a short skit by actors Marion, Dave and Arlene, all in costume. It was a learning experience: Ole Takes Up Golf. Lots of laughter and fun!
Rita Peterson, our sports director, presented the little “backhouse” award to the winning golf team consisting of Svend and Cora Christiansen, Albert Huys, Grant Gunderson and Rita Peterson. Eric Callbeck won a little clay golfer on a random number.
The Norwegian whist winners were: first, Vernon Iverson; second, Murray McCrimmon; third, Gail Hilderman; and fourth, Shirley Tebay. Bev McCrimmon, social director, presented the winners with unique gold and silver cups full of candy.
Before the people left, we had to burn a witch and deliver the bad spirits somewhere. Ottawa was chosen. Some of the die hards stayed on to play more cards to finish off a good day!
