Since I usually start off with the weather, I’ll hit on it again this week. Doing some research on Google does reinforce my hope that the long cold spell may have had a positive effect on the pine beetle that seems to have invaded our area, by destroying their eggs. Another positive effect may show up on the number of ticks around, as these also don’t withstand the deep freeze 100 per cent.
The council meetings in 2019 will be held the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
The Spring Bonspiel at the Meota Curling Rink is set for March 8 and 9. Enter before March 6. The fee of $160 includes supper.
The World Day of Prayer is on March 1 at the Do Drop In. More details next month.
Shrove Tuesday Supper, sponsored by the United/Anglican Church, is being held at the Do Drop In on March 5 for all denominations.
Report from a snowbird in Arizona is that they have had more rain than usual, which has confused nature, thinking it is spring, so they are seeing more flowers than usual for this time of year.
Duplicate bridge played in the Pioneer Hall Feb. 12 saw top score go to Roland and Trudy Verret, followed by Jane Groves and Jeannine Beloin, and third were Margaret Dyck and Jim Fraser. Bridge played Feb. 14 saw top marks go to Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen, second were Cletus Scherman and Ann Crozier, third were Linda Ard and Robert Iverson.
Did anyone take advantage of the Free Family Fishing over the long weekend? Good idea if it hadn’t been so cold.
The monthly noon meal at the Community Complex featured turkey and all the trimmings plus a variety of desserts. In spite of the cold day there was a fairly good turnout of hungry folks who enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and good food.
The funeral service for the late 99-year-old Elmer Hall took place in Meota Community Complex on Monday, Feb. 18.
Norwegian Whist played at the Signature building in Killdeer Park with five tables in play was a fun afternoon. High scores were made by Faye Goll, tied for second were Pat Chapman and Yvonne MacPherson, then Eric Callbeck. The afternoon was hosted by Yvonne and Judy Walker.
In the fall of the year 2015, the first walls of the condominium in Meota went up. It is good to hear that the finished unit at the eastern end has been sold. We welcome new people to the village and hope they’ll be happy here.
The sod-turning took place at Edam for the Enriched Manor on Oct. 31, 2013. Now they are offering a free week for folks to try out living there to see if they’d enjoy it. Another lady from Meota and I plan to try this out.
The Sons of Norway held their annual feast at the Action Now building in the city Feb. 17, with about 70 folks gathering to enjoy. Many special Norwegian dishes were offered and the friendly atmosphere made the meal fantastic. Following the meal, several different games were played with coffee and treats on hand all day. The success was due to the many volunteers who cooked the meal and took care of every detail involved with setting the buffet out and tending to needs as they arose. Thank you, workers and planners.
Feb. 17 also saw an event in the Sandwith Hall where a fundraising supper was held for the family of Rob and Jessie McNabb whose five-year-old son is in Saskatoon awaiting brain surgery. This supper was chili on a bun with dessert and beverage. Attendance was not what it might have been because of the weather conditions. Visibility was so very poor. Donations to this family can be sent to Rob McNabb, R.R. 1, Glenbush, SK S0M 0Z0
Visiting overnight in Meota were my daughters Donna Lambert from Leduc, Alta., and Joyce Rowland from Wetaskiwin, Alta. Joyce is soon off to New Zealand for a month to assist an elderly lady transfer from her apartment into a care home.
