MEOTA — We continue to be treated to unseasonably warm moderate weather. In the past people would share the adage, “But we will pay for it.” We can cross our fingers.
My son and daughter-in-law just returned from a week in Palm Springs, Calif. While there they had an earth-shattering experience (yes, an earthquake) they all hurried outdoors; not knowing what to expect. As it turned out it was far enough away not to cause serious local damage, but still made them feel prairie living still had its blessings. Thankfully the temperature was in the higher teens and the company was great, so a good holiday was enjoyed.
Conrad and Noreen Bernier returned from their southwestern U.S. trip. Welcome home to Gail Hilderman after her two-month stay in Saskatoon. She reported her physical condition might not be great but there were many in her ward a lot worse off.
The marina has moved in a large quantity of pre-cast cement blocks for their project.
Earning first place in Bridge Tuesday were Jeanine Beloine and Margaret Dyck. Second were Linda Ard and Anne Crozier. At Thursday bridge, Mary Helps and Gerry Craig were first with Albert Blais and Linda Ard second.
In canasta, Janice Morton and Linda Ard were first. Second were Albert Huys and Bev McCrimmon and third were Marion Ottas and Lillian Sarenko.
Meota Grand Slam of Curling
Week 8 Recap
(by Derek Welford)
An extraordinary moment of sweeping prowess by Jim Cole resulted in a tie game between the Gil Cadrin and Kirsten Bru rinks in a climactic thriller that went the distance. Appearing to have complete control of the game with a 6-1 lead going into the seventh, Bru had an unfortunate break that set up Cadrin to get back into the game. Give him an inch he's going to take a mile. Cadrin took advantage and put up five points to tie it coming home. With various guards put up in front of the house, Bru had an opening through a port for an open draw for one and the win. Looked to be T-line weight, but third Jim Cole had other ideas. Time stood still for that 10 seconds in the rink, as neighbouring games paused play to witness a masterful showing of strength, stamina and determination the likes that this reporter has never seen before. Cole successfully dragged the opposing rock narrowly outside of the rings resulting in an unbelievable blank end and tie game.
The Johnson family's losing streak has come to an end with a huge 8-6 win over Colin Sharp. With Don away attending the all-important watershed board meeting, Carter, Huguette and Martina Johnson used the opportunity to bring in Pat Mohr to skip their team to a victory. Two wins for Mohr that evening, as he had skipped his regular team the draw before to a 10-4 win over Randy Iverson.
Wanda Weber, Gwen Drury, Gordon Moore and Steve Ackerman continue to put up points as they took down Al Collie by a score of 11-2. That's 20 points scored in two games for the Weber rink, as they are now 4-1 in their last 5.
Spotting the Becotte team with points through the first two ends, it was looking like an early night for the Evan Schmidt rink. Courtesy of some directional sweeping by Darrell McCarthey, Schmidt managed to climb back and complete the comeback with a 10-8 win.
Lee Gaunsage gave the Randy Orchison rink all they could handle but came up just short as Orchison won 6-4 in eight ends. Randy Sharp defeated Derek Welford 7-6, the Langemeade Icon Zane Lacousiere doubled up on Lonnie Alm 8-4 and Colin Mack defeated Kyle Doom. The Mack rink remains unbeaten in 2024, as this was their fourth win in a row. Along with Carter Mack, Kenyon Laclare, and Maddox Laclare, Colin will try to make it five in a row against the Mohr rink next week.
