The work bee set for the Community Park on Saturday had to be cancelled. It was just too wet, and still drizzling rain. The hail that came with the rain late Friday did some damage, but it will take a few days to know much. Some plants are laying pretty flat but if not too badly bruised may recover.
Wednesday last week the TV took a holiday but by Thursday seemed to be back in business with most stations working. The guide wasn’t, however. There’s not so much time for watching TV now that summer is here and outside chores have to be tended to.
Looking at pictures of the northern lights at the store one day, Gloria said they don’t have them in Korea, only in Canada. Her mother was lucky to see them in December, when she was here when Haena was born.
I watched the fellow remove the freight bin from behind the RM Office two weeks ago but he left us a souvenir – the STC bus depot sign – at the street corner. The black box for the Saskatoon Star Phoenix is still there.
Attending the Prince Albert Sectional Bridge Tournament the weekend of June 3-4, for six sessions, were David Sharpe, Vern Iverson, Cletus and Donna Scherman and Ray and Marnie Davie, from this area and from town. David and Vern tied for 3 / 4 place overall. Well done, fellows!!
Contract bridge played in Meota on June 5 saw first place go to Robert Iverson and second to Eric Callbeck. Dulicate bridge played June 6, with 11 couples at the Do Drop In, found two couples tied for first place – Jetta and Terence DaSilva and Vern and Robert Iverson. Second were Margaret Dyck and Maureen Campbell and two couples tied for third, Gerry Craig and Anna Waldbillig and Glen and Julie Moore. June 8 in the Pioneer Hall in the city found top place by David Sharpe and Vern Iverson. Second were Jean Lawes and Tom Walsh and third were Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt.
A new house has been moved into Metinota, and a job well done, I think. Soft ground, power lines to be looked after, traffic to control etc. all made for a huge job by the movers.
The Edam Hotel is the latest casualty in the series of fires that have happened in that small community this year. The interior is a mess though the building is still standing. This community will survive and move on, but such losses are hard to cope with. It affects every resident and taxpayer.
The cement pouring at the Lambert site June 8 went well with helpers offering assistance which is appreciated so much. The men gathered at the local hotel for breakfast afterward, as the trucks started arriving at 6:45 a.m. and were finished around 9 o’clock.
The monthly seniors meeting was held June 9 with reports by committees and regular business attended to. The shed will not be replaced, but will be repaired. Notice from SaskTel seemed to indicate that costs would be going up in outlying areas. Maureen is heading the summer boat rides offered by Jerry Iverson, which we are looking forward to.
Information is on hand to look into more about the service called Lifeline, an emergency call for help when needed by a person living alone. A speaker will be arranged to come to a fall meeting so we can all hear details involved. The grass has been cut but the hedge isn’t trimmed yet, but it will get done.
June 16 will see another noon luncheon at the Community Complex, arranged by the Credit Union, with donations going to the Hall Fund as usual.
There will be no meetings in July or August, the next seniors meeting will be Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a pot luck luncheon. Happy Birthday was sung to Sven Christiansen.
The Sons of Norway held their annual Golf and Cards day June 9 at the Do Drop In. A few folks went golfing before coming to the Do Drop In to join those who had been playing Norwegian Whist and Canasta. The top Whist card score went to Vern Iverson, second to Judy Walker, third to Gail Hinderman and fourth to Marion Ottis. The pot luck supper was a delicious meal enjoyed by everyone. Three tables of card players stayed on after supper and played Canasta before heading homeward. It was a very nice social time for all.
Beth Wynne, from Taber, Alta., has enjoyed her stay in Meota visiting and joining me in my activities. This was highlighted by visiting her cousin Jane and Bob Wandler in Battleford before attending the Louisiana Hayride Sunday evening.
Eric Mannix has moved from Peachland, B.C. since purchasing the former home of Mary Greenwald in Metinota. Another family has come home.
Attending the SSAI Convention in Saskatoon June 7-8 from Meota were Gwen Lacerte and Linda Ard, and from Edam were Barbara Johnson, Elaine Murray and Annette Blaquiere. They found it most informative and very interesting.
