MAIDSTONE — Doug Tuplin passed away in Maidstone on July 22 at the age of 70 years. Sincere sympathy is extended to his sons, Brett (Melissa) of Leroy and Tristan (Carrie) of Half Moon Bay, B.C., and to his four grandchildren. Doug is also survived by two sisters Elaine Stewart and Donna Moline of Saskatoon, sister-in-law Trina Tuplin of Maidstone and mother-in-law Dorothy Schwartz of Medicine Hat, Alta.
Doug was born and raised south of Maidstone, attending Idanell and Maidstone Schools and then going to work in the oilfield. Doug was a devoted and admirable family man, employee and Legion member. Raising his boys alone, Doug didn't ask much for himself but was always willing to help out and give to others. He will be dearly missed by family and friends. A celebration of life for Doug will be held in Maidstone in the fall.
Congratulations to Cooper Olson of the Standard Hill Lakers ball team who was awarded Most Valuable Player in the 2024 North Saskatchewan River Baseball League. The recipient is voted on by all the teams in the league so Cooper is obviously held in high esteem by everyone. League Commissioner Regan L’Hearaux presented the well-deserved award. Cooper is certainly a great role model for the young people in our community.
Congratulations also to all the local athletes who competed for Rivers West District in the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster. Following are their results.
Olivia Perkins and Tristan Maatman in Athletics, Pentathlon (100m, 800m, high jump, shot put, long jump): Female – Olivia, fourth overall with personal best in shot put and first in long jump with personal best of 4.79; Male – Tristan came in 13th.
Brooke Wicks on the volleyball team – gold medal against eight other teams.
Ellie Kraft and Casey Johner on the basketball team – bronze medal against seven other teams.
Cruz Harrison, Ean Alsager, Kaden Hutchison, Kaiden Benkendorf, Mason Makin, Noah Perkins on baseball team – bronze medal against seven other teams (with Maidstone coaches Brett Harrison and Karena Alsager).
Charley Harrison, Georgie Rutley, Makayla Graham, Parker Fritz, Rosie Carson on softball team – fifth out of eight teams (with Maidstone coaches Heidi Chant, Jolyne Harrison and Tania Hauser).
Jess McClelland on soccer team – eighth out of nine teams.
Good job, everyone, on putting forward your best efforts!
Of the nine districts competing, Rivers West finished in fifth place overall with 26 medals. Regina’s contingent came in first, accumulating 111 medals. A total of 1,504 athletes came from 221 communities. The last Summer Games were in 2016, as the 2020 Games were cancelled due to the pandemic. With the Saskatchewan Summer Games starting in 1972, this was the 13th edition.
Claire Paton, Joyce Weston and Eileen Anderson were among the Maidstone residents who drove to Bresaylor last Sunday to attend the 2024 potluck event. It was a combination of a historic driving tour, musical entertainment, museum tour, prize draws and potluck supper. They reported it was a terrific day. We hope to see a full report next week.
Maidstone disc golf Week 13 top averages: Tier 1 (0 and under) Matt Sayers -7.82, Tier 2 (over 0 to +9) Andrew Williams +1.11, Tier 3 (+10 and higher) Greg Mercer +10. Drawn winner of a Kastaplast Berg putter was Cody Garnham. They’re hoping it will help him make those five-foot putts.
Reminder: Aug. 4 and 11, the Yellowhead Ramblers play at Maidstone Museum at 2 p.m.
