When folks at Trevessa Beach saw the story on TV of the fish shack sailing down Lake Diefenbaker they moved some of their fish huts closer to shore. They weren’t taking any chances on theirs leaving the area. While out walking last week I picked up a Canadian flag, thinking it might belong to the seniors’ hall, but I don’t think so. Who might it belong to?
Sunday morning this week gave us a bright beautiful morning with another coating of hoar frost that sparkled in the sun for a couple hours, then blew off.
There has been some activity around but all is very quiet, except for the snow machines having fun out there. Because of the lull, I asked the Meota Lions Club for a report of their activities over the past year.
Meota Lakeshore Lions, marking a 37th anniversary in 2021, boasts a long list of organizations and community projects that have seen the benefit of the members’ activities.
Among the list supported are Meota Community Complex, Meota Regional Park Authority, Meota Curling Club, Do Drop In, Meota and District Fire Department, Cody Duhaime Memorial Fund, fitness centre, library Meota branch and Meota Golf Course. The Lions also help finance defibrillators for Do Drop In, the hall and first responders.
Supported outside the community are Cavalcade for Diabetes, CNIB, Canadian Cancer Society, Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords, Sask. Hospital new Beginnings, Terry Fox Foundation, STARS Air Ambulance, Humboldt Broncos, Lady Minto Health Care Centre, Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame, Camp Easter Seal, Canadian Red Cross, Ronald MacDonald House and organizations helping those with special needs.
Between January 2019 and January 2021, the club donated $23,876.68.
A major source of revenue is the recycling collecting depot in Meota. In 2020, rather than conduct a bottle drive, members asked refundable containers be left at the curb or dropped off at the depot. According to a club report, support for this fundraiser by the community is enthusiastic.
Another traditional fundraiser is sales of chocolate bunnies at Easter time. This year, instead of selling the treats door to door, the club donated them to Battlefords Trade and Education Centre and to nursing homes in the Battlefords. These were appreciated by residents and clients.
The Lions acknowledge ongoing COVID-19 safety precautions have put a crimp in other fundraising projects as well. These include a pasta supper, car sink raffle and bartending for special occasions.
“We really appreciate all the support we get from our community and the surrounding area,” the report states.
Meota Lakeshore Lions welcome new members. Anyone interested can contact a member of the group.
