MEOTA — Here we are in the fall season and the start of normal winter season activities. The first shuffleboard gathering was held at the Do Drop In Oct. 12. The number of participants was reduced because of events. The ladies provided a delicious potluck lunch and vast amounts of coffee were consumed as Chit Chat and other board games filled in a pleasant day. Vivianne Lesko, Stella Reynolds, Larry Dyck, Jerry Goodheart, Donna Lambert and Bob Lesko were winners.
With the approach of Halloween, Jerry Goodheart and Louise Goodheart have dressed their ancient Chrysler car (1920s) with ghoulish adornments including a mummy-like cadaver in the hearse. Other theme decorations decorate their yard on 2nd Avenue West. Also in the Halloween spirit, it is noted that a colossal pumpkin was grown near Lloydminster weighing 2,537 lbs. Imagine that sitting on your front porch fully carved with triangular eyes, a nose and a toothy mouth. Of course, it would need a giant candle for adequate illumination.
A vaccine clinic was held at the Do Drop In and 59 people came in to acquire free protection for the coming season. I was informed that the shots offer the strongest protection for up to six months or so, then gradually lose their effectiveness over time. The virus is continually mutating, so new vaccines are needed to combat the new viruses.
The Christiansons, Terry and Chris, just returned from an enjoyable Alaskan cruise. They flew to Fairbanks via Edmonton and Seattle. They toured Denali Park, took the railroad to Anchorage and caught the boat at Whittier. Points of call included Skagway, Juno and Ketchikan on the way to Vancouver. In all, it serves to whet the appetite of we landlocked “ grasshoppers.” Maybe next year.
Ian Meier was due to leave on his trip to the southern United States. Fred and Connie Grant are due to embark on their honeymoon cruise to the Mediterranean and then enjoy a couple of months in Florida.
Abbe Crozier and Verne Iverson earned top score at Tuesday afternoon bridge. Gerry Craig and Etta Meitner were second and third were Donna Scherman and Jean Beattie.
Seniors’ golf drew a hardy seven players out to wind up theseason. F
In Friday afternoon canasta, Bob Lesko and Eric Callbeck were first. Second were Vivianne Lesko and Karen Kelly and third were Jack Stewart and Dave Ottas.
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