MEOTA — Another beautiful week has gone by with a couple of inches of snow to keep the snowmobilers happy and stop the snow blower from dying of boredom. The seniors held their monthly meeting on Friday chaired by Eric Callbeck after a lengthy absence from his normal duties. The annual trip to Edam to enjoy their hospitality and a sumptuous meal was planned. A guest speaker, Joan Marie Galat, was hired by the consortium of Meota Lakeshore Lions, Meota ADRA, Meota United/ Anglican Church and the Village of Meota. Joan will do her presentation at the community hall Feb. 27 from 6.30 to 8 p.m. She is the author of a few books. Her talk will include a review of the oral folklore passed down through generations of native culture. Much of this history has remained in the oral form only so we should be treated to an interesting evening.
The seniors met Saturday for a fun-filled day of shuffleboard, card games and a delicious luncheon. The pot-luck lunch is always a highlight as the cooks manage to present their best. The winners of the day were Gorden Klein and Carole Dyck. Second were Stella Reynolds and Wally Mack. Third were David Ottas and Ken Schmidt. The next tournament is scheduled for March 16.
Bridge winners Tuesday were Barb Mitchel and Bea Prutti. Second were Albert Blais and Etta Miesner and third were Gerry Craig and Sandra Stromberg In Thursday bridge, Margaret Dyck and David Creegan were first. Second were Linda Ard and Albert Blais. In the B division, Gerry Craig and Mary Phelps had top scores.
Meota Grand Slam of Curling
Week 9 Recap
(by Derek Welford)
Lonnie Alm found himself in a close match with Randy Sharp Tuesday night. Sharp was up 6-3 late in the game but two big ends from the Alm rink dramatically changed the game's momentum. Alm put up four points followed by a five-score end resulting in a 12-6 final.
Zane Lacousiere, the legend from Langemeade, continues his strong start to 2024. It was not the start he was hoping for as Lacousiere was down 6-1 through four ends to Colin Sharp and it was appearing to be a quick game. A couple breaks, an inspirational speech from second Marcel Bernier and a strong drawing performance from Dale Howrie helped lead the Lacousiere to a comeback win 8-6.
Another big night for the Wanda Weber team, coming out on top with a 10-3 win over Kyle Doom.
Don Johnson was back behind the broom skipping his team against Randy Iverson. Almost a streak, as Johnson defeated Iverson 9-3 for his second win in a row.
Derek Welford put the brakes on his team's recent losing streak, as his team bested Kirsten Bru 9-7 for their first win of 2024. On the neighboring sheet, Evan Schmidt avenged their loss before Christmas defeating Gil Cadrin 8-3.
Thursday night saw the Lee, Tanya, Ava and Caleb Gansauge team put up eight points and matched Al Collie's eight in a tie game. Pat Mohr's team put water on the Colin Mack hot streak, with a dominating 10-1 win. Pat Becotte also had a lopsided win over Randy Orchison 10-2.
