MAYFAIR — It’s great to see that Meota news is still being submitted now under the penmanship of Trudy Jansens and Eric Callbeck. It’s wonderful to read what’s happening in small communities.
Meeting Lake Regional Park is sponsoring fishing tournament Saturday, Aug. 19 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The $25 entry fee can be e-transferred to Wade Schmidt at [email protected] or $30 in person to him Aug. 19 at cabin No. 35 just near the park gate. Interested individuals can Google Meeting Lake community bulletin board for all details. Proceeds will go towards for a community fire shed.
Relocating parents with five children from Utah to rural Saskatchewan is a large task. Heather Parsons (nee Konopelski) grew up on a Rabbit Lake farm and started university in the United States, got a teaching degree, married Greg and now full circle is glad to be here again. She is the daughter to Jessie Konopelski of North Battleford and Sam (deceased father). One of her brothers resides on home farm site. Welcome back,Heather and family.
There was a wedding ceremony at Brenda and Mervin Chudy’s beautifully landscaped yard for their youngest daughter Kelsey to Ryan Humen of Hafford The meal and dance was held in Hafford Communiplex. The happy couple reside on a nearby farm.
Due to lack of rain the crops are quickly maturing in our area as some fields are golden yellow already. There certainly isn’t a shortage of those pesky grasshoppers who thrive on farmers crops. Combines are getting tuned and adjusted for harvest. Again,this will mean large equipment on roads so motorists please drive with caution. Wishing all farmers a safe harvest with most yields probably not been what they wished for.
The village of Rabbit lake is planning a fun-filled day for all ages Saturday, Aug. 12. The ever so popular bunnock game is starting at 10 a.m. It is mandatory for each team to have one member of the opposition sex. To enter the bunnock tournament please call 306 230-8296. The library is having a story walk, the local museum will offer a great old-timers display and there is a hamburger lunch at the seniors’ centre on Main Street. A farmers market will have many vendors. Supper is at the community hall featuring a hot pulled pork supper. Doesn’t this sound like a wonderful time to take a day off and support this thriving community?
Many communities are saddened to hear of the recent passing of Adelina Klippenstein of Villa Pascal who was almost 101 years old. She along with her family resided in Rabbit Lake Glenbush, Glaslyn and Maymont areas to name a few places. Mrs. Klippenstein was a well-spoken individual who was adored and loved by all. Condolences to her family.
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