Wind and sun have enabled many farmers to get back to getting their crops planted, and the first seeding is coming up nicely. Lots of slough spots are being worked around but there’s moisture in the fields so crops will have a good start, as well as the weeds.
On the drive to Edam one can’t help but notice that development continues in the oil patch as more construction takes place.
The second work-bee took place at the local cemetery on June 2 with a good turnout of volunteers with many mowers, mostly ride-ons. A couple of trimmers and sweepers worked behind the mowers, leaving a tidy appearance. Coffee and muffins were brought out by Linda Ard. This is a large area and takes some time to cover it all. A new storage shed has been brought into the northwest corner, and trees were trimmed where necessary. One headstone is hidden under a big spruce tree that was no doubt planted at the time of burial in 1988, and now completely hides the stone under it. There’s a den of foxes under the concrete topper of the Hayes family, I had a chat with a young fox out there one day. Some sunken graves need some dirt moved in to level them up again. It’s hard to mow in such places. It is sad to see the big old spruce trees starting to die as they are quite a landmark from a distance, but there are some younger ones that will soon take their place.
Two Stubbington girls visited the area last week seeking information about their ancestors and looking for their brother John Wayne’s headstone. I was out at the cemetery when they were and they found the headstone, took pictures and I directed them to Walter Tait to help them find the land location where one of them was born and anything else they could learn about their family when living in this area back in the 40s. He was most informative and they left with happy memories renewed. They were Connie from Edmonton, Atla., and Gwen from Lumby, B.C., daughters of Wilfred and Ellen Stubbington.
The colors red, white and blue stand for freedom unless they’re flashing behind you. This reminds me of meeting five RCMP vehicles followed by an ambulance, all with lights flashing, as I was going into town last Wednesday.
Reine Lessard is celebrating her 100 birthday at Caleb Village June 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. and collecting teddy bears. She was honoured at the RCMP Musical Ride on Sunday at Fort Battleford.
The village office has been closed all week from June 1 to 12 for a conference. The next council meeting is set for June 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Contract bridge was played at the Do Drop In on May 22 with top scores by Robert Iverson and Trudy Iverson. A week later, tops were Gerry Craig and Eric Callbeck. Duplicate bridge Tuesday evening top scores in Meota went to Vern Iverson and second was David Sharpe. In the city June 1, top score went to Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen, second were Vern Iverson and David Sharpe and third were Margaret Dyck and Joyce Antoine.
ARDA in Meota is offering a free summer program for kids 5 to 12 years of age from 1 to 3 p.m. featuring games and crafts on various days. Days in July are 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27. In August, days are 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 and 17. This will take place at the rec hall behind the concession. Mark your calendar now.
Canasta was played at the Do Drop In on June 2 with four tables in play. Top score went to Marion Ottis and Shirley Tebay, second was Arlene Walker and third were Muriel Tebay and Bev McCrimmon. Arlene played at a table of three where each kept their own score.
An error last week said store hours on Sunday are from 9 to 6, it should have been 9 to 8. The new electric signage is smart looking and renovations inside the store are interesting.
A noon luncheon, with donations to the hall fund as usual, will be held Friday, June 16, in the Community Complex organized by the Credit Union. They will have a speaker, CEO Dan Johnson, followed by discussion about becoming a federally-regulated credit union with headquarters in Saskatchewan.
A work bee at the village park by the RM office is set for Saturday, June 10 at 10 a.m. – many hands make light work.
The Farmers Market opens June 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until September long weekend, down by the concession booth.
Next Wellness Clinic is June 15, call 446-6445 for appointments.
Entertainment by the Hobby Band or the Lions’ Chorus is on hold until fall. The next Lions meeting is June 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lions Club House in the Community Complex.
The next seniors meeting is June 9 starting at 10:30 a.m.followed by a pot luck lunch.
Letters and a petition are being sent out to the premier and ministers regarding the reduction of services at the Lady Minto Health Care Center in Edam. The government is reducing the number of days they are open from five days a week to two days a week. With the number of seniors in the health center as well as the lodge these are essential services. You can’t expect any doctor or lab tech to work two days a week, and survive, anywhere. Doctors can’t work without these services. Many seniors cannot afford to drive many miles for tests, and that’s if they can stand to travel at all.
Mark July 9 on your calendar for the annual Meota Meewasinota Craft Sale running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the big hall. To book a table call 306-892-2277.
The library report announces monthly draws for prize packages that everyone who comes in can enter. The inventory started in January was completed in April, with help from Alex and library subs. Two large bins of books were donated by Larry Z.’s wife, most in new condition, thank-you. The 2000 library pamphlets, half of which were printed by Lakeland Library and half by a volunteer as a donation, were included in the Lake ‘drop bags.’ Volunteers who helped fold these were Maureen, Gwen, Arlene and Ed, thanks to all. Our local librarian, Debbie Pearce, has worked here for 20 years and is back at work after a medical leave. Thanks to Ernie and Sandra who filled in for her in her absence.
The bottle drive by the Meota Lions Club was again a success and they appreciate every bottle they picked up on May 20.
The concession at the beach is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends, and 4 to 8 p.m. through the week. Times will change with the seasons, later on being open longer. There were quite a few people at the beach this weekend, little folks in the water and many sitting in the shade of the trees, watching, visiting and picnicking.
Youngsters driving golf carts along the village streets keeps everyone worrying. They just don’t have the experience needed for safe travel in public places.
From May 21 to May 31, Dennis and Juliette Tebay and his brother Gary and Roberta Tebay enjoyed a vacation on a river cruise on the Rhine River in Europe.
They flew to Toronto and then to Amsterdam to join their group. They left the boat daily to take in whatever sights they chose at various locations, always returning to their room at night. The weather was perfect and everyone everywhere treated them well, so it couldn’t have been better.
Leaving the cemetery on Wednesday, I witnessed a huge house being moved onto a lot in Metinota. It must have come down the cut-across lake road, from wherever it was built, a beautiful building and as wide as the road. It took a few days to get it settled into place but must be done by now.
