MEOTA — I find this difficult to do. It’s like giving up on a wayward child. After the missus had her stroke and then going through therapy for six months, the latest accident which caused infection to her foot has resulted in over 60 hours of hospital visits in the past three weeks. That, plus being the full-time caregiver makes it very difficult to find time to do this column. In light of that, I must take a leave of absence until the medical conditions improve so this is my last column for a while.
The Meota car show went over well, although the weather conditions caused over 30 entrants to withdraw. Registered entrants were over 121 this year which is a gain from the 107 in 2023.
The ball diamonds took on a carnival-like atmosphere with families both very young and older enjoying the exhibits as well as feasting from the food trucks and the curling rink beverage outlet. Thanks to the Killicks and the many volunteers who made this day such a success.
The weather didn’t co-operate at first but the rain held off later on and allowed the show to go on. A wide variety of autos were shown from the 1926 roadster by the Duhaime brothers to nearly new fast hot rods by the big auto makers. Some of the vintage trucks showed what can be done with thousands of hours of work and a good bank account. Beautiful, simply beautiful.
Winners by ballot: People’s Choice Award, first – Brenden and Amanda Bruneau, second – Stuart Hayward, third – Bev and Bob Gardner, fourth – David Johnson, fifth – Neil Kramer, sixth – Dave McKean, seventh – Lorna Metz; Participants Award, first – Barb and Bev Gardner, second – Stuart Hayward, third – Wayne Morrison, fourth – Larry Patterson, fifth – David Johnson, sixth – Kelly Parkinson, seventh – Ryan Wieler.
Again a salute to the many hours of hard work in organizing this event, Rick and staff.
In conjunction with the car displays and food booths, there were hobby vendors in the town hall. Some great items from woodworking, preserves(food), clothing and so much more. The English licorice was excellent. A metal hobby display (and sale) was also set up outside.
Community activities for the past two-week period: bridge, first – Catriona Winterholt and Donna Scherman, second – Jean Lawes and Jean Beattie; B division, first – Gerry Craig and Linda Killoran, second – Cletus Scherman and Anna Marie Wallbilling; canasta, first – Gwen Lacerte and Eric Callbeck, second – Linda Ard and Gail Hilderman.
Seniors’ golf saw a tie for first: Norm Northcott, Kent Morton, Annette Duhaime and Al Smith tied with Jerry Goodheart, Marcel Duhaime, Eric Callbeck and Louise Goodheart with 38s. Jerry’s team won with a count-back. Taking home the consolation money were Larry Dyck, Bernie Gregoire, Carol Dyck and John Patterson.
Activities for the past week: bridge: first – A Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen, second tie Jean Beattie and Cletus Scherman with Vern Iverson and David Sharpe; canasta, first – Marion Ottas and Carmen, second – Stella Rendle and Marie Tatro
Golf, first with a score of 37 – Lorne MacGregor, Dennis Tebay, Annette Duhaime and Jerry Goodheart. Consolation money went to Kent Morton, Elsa McGregor, Louise Goodheart, Lars Nissen and Eric Callbeck. The day started out bad with a break-in and theft at the clubhouse. The weather had a few drops of rain then dried up enough to enjoy another good outing.
