MEOTA — Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves, we will come rejoicing …
Here we are. mid-August and five per cent of Saskatchewan crops are combined already. As we travelled west for birthdays, we encountered more fields of deep green colour. It shows that the fall season may be prolonged in other regions. We had a view of nature this past week when a blackbird sat perched upon the hummingbird feeder. The two wee hummingbirds hovered nearby trying to get to their food supply. Bird mentality?
On a sober note, we had a request for Do Drop time from the Ministry of Health. There will be flu shots offered there mid-fall. The dates will be posted as things are finalized.
The importance of these shots was heavily stressed by our health officials. The danger comes from the likelihood of new COVID strains attacking weakened targets. Seemed pretty heavy when spelled out, but made sense. The full long-lasting effects of COVID are alarming and now coming to light.
The Gregoires, Bernie and Lucille, indicated their wish to journey to Winkler, Man. to see their granddaughter compete in the under-18 western Canadian softball championships.
The Menssa seasonal campground continues to show speedy progress with numerous trees planted, a new high wood fence erected and lot developments to the point a few trailers have taken up residence. Dean has explicitly stated that weekenders are not being welcomed.
This week's winners for senior golf were Bernie Gregoire, Lucille Gregoire, Marcel Duhaime and Kent Morton scoring 36. Second place went to the Jack Day, John Patterson, Laurie Ward and Eric Callbeck team with a score of 39. Numbers were greatly reduced by a forecast of rain which never occurred.
Canasta had four full tables with top score going to Vern Iverson and Arlene Walker. In second where Viviane Lesko and Lilliane Serenko. In third place were Cora Christiansen and David Otis.
Thursday afternoon bridge had the team of Gerry Craig and Eric Callbeck in first. Second place was won by Vern Iverson and Rudy Wiens.
The men's Meota golf night had another big night with over 100 entrants. The new clubhouse fundraising tournament is scheduled for Aug. 17 so will be over by the time this is printed. This and the possible long-term plan of an additional nine-hole expansion are major capital projects and will require community backing.
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