MEOTA — The Kevin Foster Ice Fishing Derby was held Feb. 17 on Jackfish Lake. The event drew a big crowd with upwards of 100 people coming out to enjoy the company and the weather. Approximately 60 people stayed to enjoy a roast beef supper with all the trimmings. The big winner of the day was Theresa Ducharme with an 11.74 lb. jack. Second was Dan McTaggert with 9.63 lbs and third was Anthony Cole with another great fish at 9.57 lbs. All proceeds from the entries were paid out to the winners and the grand prize was $1.347.50. Approximately 30 large fish were brought in for weighing.
Vern Iverson is on his way home from Yuma, Ariz. The temperature there was reported as being cooler than normal, so coming back early shouldn’t be such a hardship. Our friends Henry and Irene Rumpf are due back soon. Their stay in Mexico was restful and provided them with great tans.
Bridge winders Tuesday were Linda Ard and Eric Callbeck. Second were Gerry Craig and Cathi Williams. Thursday Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig were first. Second were Albert Blais and Linda Ard. In Norwegian Whist Charlie Horrell was first. Second was K.C. Byl. Third was A. Walker. In Canasta Friday afternoon at the Do Drop In, Gail Hilderman and Carole Huys were first and second were Janice Morton and Linda Ard. Third were Larry Clark and Eric Callbeck.
First in modified play were Stella Rendle and Marion Ottas.
Meota Grand Slam of Curling
Week 10 Recap
(by Derek Welford)
Just short of perfection from the Lonnie Alm rink Tuesday night as they dismantled Pat Mohr 9-1 in six ends in what spectators described as both a youthful and energetic performance from the Alm team.
Don Johnson is finding his rhythm as he is starting to put together a string of victories. He downed the Al Collie rink handily, 11-1 for three wins in a row. Colin Sharp put up 11 points to Gil Cadrin's five as they came away with a statement win.
Caleb Gaunsage was promoted to skip duties Thursday night in a matchup against the Doom rink in the only game that went the full eight ends. A pivotal four-point score halfway through the game proved key as it would set up a tie coming into the final end. Stealing two in the eighth, Gaunsage won 8-6 as they are now unbeaten in their last two games.
Randy, Aleesa, Pressley and Dani Sharp put together a strong eight ends and held off a late push from the Wanda Weber rink to win 5-4.
Kirsten Bru and Evan Schmidt had a back-and-forth matchup where both skips exchanged magisterial shots and equally as many substandard shots that kept the score close to the end. Kirsten down by one with the hammer drew for what he hoped was two points as the second shot rock was too close to call with the naked eye. Carson Wouters, an experienced curler with a steady hand, was tasked with the important measure to determine the outcome of the game. After two measurements, it was determined the second Bru rock was outside of the rings resulting in a 6-6 tie and a chorus of gasps from the gallery.
Losing to the Orchison rink only four weeks ago, the Welford rink rebounded and defeated Randy 8-5 in the rematch. Colin Mack bounced back after a tough outing last week to win 10-2 over Randy Iverson.
Zane Lacousiere, Brent Czuy, Dale Howrie and Marcel Bernier continue to look unbeatable so far in 2024 as they defeated Pat Becotte 9-4 in seven ends. That is now six wins in a row for the Legend from Langemeade.
