We got some badly needed rain recently, some areas maybe more than they need and the farmers making hay aren't happy, but no one has control over that. The crops are filling nicely. The ditches have been mowed in some areas and look so nice and are much safer. The traffic on the highways and in town seems almost back to normal. It's good to see the Cochin hills are green for this time of year, not with that dried up brown look we are so familiar with.
During those really hot days I appreciated this basement suite. Coming in from outside, there was a noticeable coolness here. It has been the hottest summer for many years. In Phoenix one day their reading was 115 F, which is 46 C.
Bridge was played in the Pioneer Hall in the city Aug. 20 with top score going to Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen. Second were Gerry Craig and Mary Phelps and third were Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. It's good to get back into some sort of routine in our lives, otherwise it's hard to know what day of the week it is.
SaskTel services in Spiritwood and surrounding area is down for several days following a fire in their building there. They expect it will take a week or more to get services up and running again. This includes cell phones, land lines and 911 services.
A drive north from Livelong was a pleasant surprise to find that the horrible old paved road has been resurfaced. It is still narrow, but lovely.
On Aug. 22 we joined family members to attend the wedding in Glaslyn of Jim Shepherd and Kathy Decelle. Despite social distancing, one could still visit. Because of the pandemic the number of guests was kept small so it was very family oriented, very friendly and a lovely day. The supper meal was catered to at the farm home of the newlyweds.
Arlene Walker’s three daughters sponsored an 80th birthday come and go tea on the afternoon, of Aug. 18, for their mother, with social distancing in mind. They served chocolate cake and beverages. The guest book showed 28 people in total. They had a family supper that evening and several since. Daughters Jodie Gabruck and Tracy Esquirol live in the local area and Charlene Anderson came from High River, Alta. They had some great quality time with Mom at her home in Meota.
The Meota Golf Club had their annual club championship this past Saturday. Sixty-four members participated in the event that was sponsored by Brian Woytiuk of Unity Motor Products. Kelly Page was crowned the men's club championship for the second year in a row shooting a 71. Kurt Hepting (76) and Keith Duhaime (77) rounded out the top three men's scores. On the women's side, Rhea Hepting shot a 90 to be the ladies' club champion for 2020. Carole Chapman (95) and Lexi Lessard (100) finished second and third respectively.
Twenty-one golfers were entered into the men's division. Winner of the championship flight was Kelly Page. Keannu Foulds won the first flight. Gord Pepple and Lloyd Johnson placed first in the second and third flights respectively.
There were 15 golfers in the senior men's division. Kurt Hepting was the top golfer in the 55 plus, winning the championship flight with a 76. Pat Mohr placed first in the first flight while Pat Becotte placed first in the second flight.
Eight golfers participated in the super senior division. Calvin Arnold was the winner of that division.
In the women's there were 10 golfers with two flights. Championship flight winner was Rhea Hepting and first place in the first flight was Alana Boser.
Carole Chapman was the winner of the senior ladie's division in a competition that included five golfers.
Louise Goodheart was first in the super senior ladies'. Nick Page was the top junior golfer in the tournament.
Weather was a bit windy but temperature was nice for an afternoon of golf enjoyed by the members of the golf club.
Upcoming events include the Fall Scramble in mid September.
I will try to have a report from the annual meeting held by the regional park board Aug. 15, for next week.
So while our social life has slowed down, it hasn't completely stopped. Life, under different circumstances, must go on. Take care, everyone!
