We have survived the heat and expect the worst is over and now we can get back to normal temperatures, again. There was a lot of sweating going on, so much more than usual.
The STARS cash winner of the 50/50 was Barbara Ashton from Turtleford. She was pretty excited and surprised to win $800,000. Congratulations, Barbara.
There are a lot of golf carts being used for transportation throughout the village these days. It is good the village permits this practice and mostly the privilege is not being abused, however there is always someone who wants to show off, going faster than they should, endangering their own life and that of others. One unit I watched had five youngsters riding, seeming to be under control, but you can’t help worrying about them. One cart was seen driving after dark with no lights or reflectors, startling a motorist.
Contract bridge was played Aug. 6 at the Do Drop In with high score going to Eric Callbeck and second to Brenda Nicholson. Duplicate bridge on Aug. 7 in Meota, saw top score go to Eric Callbeck and Vern Iverson. Second were David Sharpe and Trudy Iverson and in third place were Jette and Terence DaSilva. Aug. 9 in the city at the Pioneer Hall, top score went to Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt. Second were Vern Iverson and David Sharpe and in third place were Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen.
The new coat of paint on the Meota Hotel has brightened up that corner and makes it more appealing.
There are many patches of road repair north up to Turtleford on Highway 26. When one lady was driving there, the flag girl was hiding behind a couple big trucks and, when asked why she wasn’t out where people could see her, the reply was, “I can’t leave my post.” There is also construction north of North Battleford, so be prepared to spend some time waiting at these sites. Another car count last Sunday, from the city to the 13-mile corner where Highway 26 turns off, tallied 255 cars met in about 15 minutes.
Canasta played at the Do Drop In Friday evening saw top score go to Barbara Soloninko and Lorna Pearson. Second high were Marion Ottas and Arlene Walker and third were Charles Walker and Vern Iverson.
Another of our pioneers has left us. Roseanne Corbeil lived in the Lady Minto Health Care Centre and passed Aug. 7 at the age of 83. Her service was held Aug. 11 from the Edam Community Complex. She is survived by her husband Maurille and all their children.
It was quite a sight to see the grounds at the Meota Community Complex covered with motor homes, fifth wheel trailers, vehicles of every kind as folks gathered for the wedding of a young couple on Aug. 11. United in marriage were Kayla Tait, daughter of Caroline and Terry Tait of Meota, and Brett Pylypow, son of Carolanne and Curt Pylypow of Glaslyn. They will make their home at Glaslyn.
Descendants of Alfred Scorgie and his wives Jessie (Bourne) and Margaret (Siddell) gathered at the Meota Community Complex Aug. 4 to 6. Families got together to share stories, pictures, memories, meals and laughter during the three days of the Scorgie-Stewart reunion. There were 69 folks who attended.
Alfred Scorgie homesteaded northwest of Meota on what is known as Scorgie Hill, overlooking Jackfish Lake, west of the highway a couple miles. Families wore a coloured shirts to identify their branch of the tree and five different colours were used. Pictures were taken at the gazebo in the village park. Each family took home a family tree dating back to 1755, starting out in Scotland, to treasure. Guests were impressed with the Meota facilities and enjoyed all there was to do in the village. Plans are already being made for the next gathering.
