MAIDSTONE — Synergy Credit Union held a member appreciation barbecue at the Maidstone branch June 15 with staff cooking and serving guests. Synergy mascot, Fat Cat, was on hand to cavort and visit with the kids and young-at-heart. Besides providing lunch to a large crowd from our community, Synergy fed the entire elementary school a burger/hot dog, chips, drink and cookie. Several Grade 11 students helped, resulting in branch manager Jodi Zerr and member service representative Candace Martin presenting a $500 cheque to the Maidstone 2024 grad class. Thank you, Synergy, for all you do for our community.
June 24 was a beautiful day for a wedding when Jason and Rachel Tuplin exchanged vows at St. Faith’s Church on the Maidstone Museum grounds. We wish the newlyweds and their children a lifetime of happiness.
Congratulations to Dave Speirs on being awarded the Merit Award from Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association for his many years of service in school athletics. Maidstone High School athletes excelled under his guidance and we are grateful for Mr. Speirs’ superb dedication to sports.
Congratulations also to Gordon Laybourne on winning the RCMP bicycle award for volunteering in our community. As a volunteer myself, I’m heartened when young people reach out to lend a hand to others. Constable Emily Kessler presented the Nakamura mountain bike to Gordon on June 23 at Maidstone High School.
Maidstone pre-kindergartens held their graduation ceremony June 20 at Maidstone High School gymnasium. Pictures of the grads were taken with their families, the class performed two pieces, certificates were presented and a video was enjoyed by the crowd. Thank you to Ms. Whiting, Mrs. Stonehouse and Mrs. Rhinehart for an educational year. The children are excited to be going to kindergarten in September.
Ratushniak Elementary School thoroughly enjoyed a day at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford June 21, the day to recognize and celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Metis across Canada. The National Indigenous People’s Day traditional powwow was a wonderful experience for all who attended.
Maidstone Museum welcomed Mrs. Bedford’s Grade 1 and 2 class from Lashburn June 22. The group participated in River Bend School and General Store activities, played old-time outdoor games and ended with a wiener roast lunch.
Maidstone Bowling Alley’s fundraising doubles tournament was held June 25. Six teams competed, raising $240. Prizes were awarded as follows: high score 642 – Ryan Donovan/Matt Sayers, low score 379 – Jack Donald/Noah Schempp, oldest bowler – Denise Newton, youngest bowler – Parker Schempp, hidden score 169 – Denise Newton (Pat Armstrong 164).
Maidstone Museum looks forward to seeing lots of visitors on Canada Day. Girl Guides will have kids’ activities including a foam machine in the museum front yard after the opening ceremonies until 3 p.m. (Bring a towel and perhaps a change of clothes.) The library will have a kids’ activity in the play area next to the ice house and in the afternoon the museum will have kids’ races and straw scramble in the courtyard. The concession will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with burgers, hot dogs, drinks and ice cream. Enjoy live and recorded music, blacksmith demos and a threshing demo (pending), as well as a stroll around the village. Book a tour for another day throughout the summer. Be sure you have raffle tickets in support of the museum – prize draws will take place in the afternoon.
The Canada Day poster is up and it’s going to be another fantastic event in Maidstone. The day begins with a pancake breakfast at the Legion Hall at 8 a.m. The parade takes off at 10 a.m. Other activities include a slo-pitch tournament, beverage garden and horseshoes doubles tournament. A couple of events not on the poster include slow tractor show and races – the lineup starts by the ball diamonds after the parade and races start around noon or later (when everyone is ready to go). Categories are under 2 mph, 2 mph and over, and lawn/garden tractors. Details of the Flatlands Kennels dog show were not finalized in time for my deadline but they’ll be coming to do a demo. Jackie Wright will have her pie shack open again and, believe me, her homemade pies are to die for. It all wraps up with fireworks at 11 p.m.
Maidstone Disc Golf will not have an activity on July 1. Instead, for this week only, league night will be on Friday (June 30) with team scramble cards, alternate basket locations on some holes, closest to pin contests and, once it’s dark, a glow round. Come out and enjoy the pre-Canada Day celebration.
The U11 girls’ provincial team won the final 17-15 to take home the Cassidy Cup in the GPLS finals at Unity on the weekend.
The U13 boys’ ball team went undefeated and beat the hometown team, Muenster, 5-3 in the final. Way to play, boys!
Standard Hill Lakers won 6-2 against Unity June 20 and 7-1 against Meadow Lake June 22 to put them at the top of the NSRBL with an 8-1 standing. They played Lloydminster tonight (June 26) but the score wasn’t posted yet. At their game on Thursday, June 29 (hosting North Battleford at 6:30 p.m.), the Lakers will celebrate minor ball in our community. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided to all minor ball players and one lucky winner will be selected to throw the ceremonial first pitch.
Maidstone Farmers Market will start up on Friday, July 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Silver Lake Regional Park and will go every Friday until the end of August.
