Freak wind storm wreaks havoc in village

The news today is all about the terrible wind and rain storm that passed through the village on July 22. We saw a fabric storage shed turned upside down, boats overturned and many, many trees broken off or torn out. There were branches everywhere, so Saturday morning the scene was trailer after trailer hauling this mess to the recycle yard. 

Watering lawns and gardens in Meota is set up so that even numbered houses water on even numbered days and likewise with odd numbers. Times like this you realize water is a precious commodity.

Bridge results from the Do Drop In on the afternoon of July 12 show top score going to Vern Iverson and second to Eric Callbeck. Again in Meota July 19, top score went to Jette Desilva, with Vern Iverson second and Gerry Craig third.

My granddaughter Carrie and Neil Sandstrom do mountain climbing in British Columbia to relieve stress and for a change of pace from work. It all sounds dangerous to me. I know nothing about such a sport. She explained the trails are colour coded, just as they are for skiing. Green is for the easiest trail, blue is intermediate, black is harder and double black is hardest yet. The toughest trails are coded red. The trail they went up was coded red, so super steep. They came down on black, which was still crazy steep. They went up about 750 metres in about 12 kilometres in the Gold Bridge area. The mountain flowers were out in bloom and beautiful.

At the Pioneer Hall in the city, bridge was played Tuesday afternoon. Vern Iverson placed first and Margaret Dyck, second. There was a three-way tie for third place among Betsy Brown, Bob Brown and Anna Waldbillig and another three-way tie for fourth place among Jeanine Beloin, Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt. July 22, at the same venue, found top score going to Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen. Second were Anna Waldbillig and Eric Callbeck and third were Gerry Craig and Mary Phelps. 

This year at Meota Regional Park, Emily Geddes and Meota ADRA have offered swimming lessons for three weeks. The first two weeks were in July and the last week is Aug. 9 to 13. Children from the ages of three and up can enjoy lessons in the sun. So far more than 100 students have registered for swimming lessons this summer. Most sessions are full for the August lessons but if you are interested in more information see the poster located at the Meota concession. 

Artists often take months to complete a piece of art, but once it’s done it’s not that difficult to pull together an art show. That’s what’s happening Sunday, Aug. 1 at the Meota Lakefront Paddle and Sail Clubhouse.  Anne Baillargeon, Andrea Baillargeon and Trudy Janssens will be displaying some of their art and photography. This is your chance to appreciate some of our local artists, as well as get a feel for the wonderful facility that we have right here in Meota.  Feel free to drop in between 1 and 5 p.m. There is free admission and children are welcome.

Meota Lakefront Paddle and Sail is also hosting “Live at the Lake” Aug. 7 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. It will be an evening of song and fun featuring the Chickadee Songwriters Group. Doug Sylvester, Danny McAngus and Dylan Sylvester will be playing an eclectic, contemporary mix of favourite songs and original music, in an intimate performance style presented in songwriter circle format. There will be a cash bar with light snacks provided. Patrons must be 19 years of age or older to attend. Tickets are $20 per person and there is limited seating, so it’s a good idea to purchase tickets in advance by contacting Joanne Kachur 306-230-6169, Mike Ritchie 306-441-5660 or Jocelyn Ritchie 306-441-4249. Depending on the demand there may be tickets available at the door.

Join us at the clubhouse on the lakefront in Meota at the corner of Lakeview Avenue and Birch Street, one block east of the public beach.

Come and enjoy a relaxing evening of fine entertainment and the best views of the lake.