MEOTA — We are finally getting our long-awaited summer temperatures although someone’s request for warm temperatures may have been taken to extremes. Thirty-four degrees is about six degrees warmer than my comfort zone.
The proliferation of gophers this year has reached the extremes. Going north we did a head count of nine on the highway playing their daredevil game of racing across the road in front of oncoming traffic. Despite their cuteness, my feelings toward them have altered after they decimated a big chunk of our garden.
The marina project to the southwest of town continues to develop. The show home pictures are part of what prospective residents may choose from. The open houses on long weekends have attracted many interested customers. The pouring of cement around the exterior of the marine is awaiting dryer weather for soil compaction. After the locking cement is in place, excavation of the marina can commence. Placing of the cement is scheduled for July and work on the pickleball court, tennis court and common picnic sites are in progress.
Activities for the week: Tuesday bridge, first – Vern Iverson and Albert Blais, second – Catriona Winterholt and Linda Killoran, third – Anne Marie Wallbilling and Cathi Williams; Thursday bridge, first – Fraser Glen and Jean Lawes, second – Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt; and canasta HKF, first – Louise Doom and Bev McCrimmon; second – Linda Ard and Lillian Sorenco.
In seniors’ golf, the first-place team was Albert Smith, John Patterson, Louise Goodheart and Bernie Gregoire with a score on par of 36. The consolation money went to Ken Buchinski, Kent Morton, Elizabeth Buchinski, Annette Duhaime and Sandy McVitte with a score of 42. It was a great time to be out and a great group to be associated with.
Welcome home to Doug and Lexi Lessard. They spent a good vacation in Ireland with six other couples and reported a great holiday. Well tough luck, Doug, back to farming!
The Lessards said the weather co-operated with rain only interfering with one walking tour. Highlights were Cliffs of Moher, Gap of Dunloe, Mylemoor Abbey, Killarney, Dingle Peninsula, some national parks and museums, Blarney Castle, gardens and visiting the oldest pub in Ireland at Athlone Galway. Everyone enjoyed the lively music, the Irish sense of humour, learning of their culture and food, and the tasting of ciders, beers and delicious meals such as lamb, fish, stews, shepherd pie and homemade breads and soups. The Emerald Island is a true gem.
