MAIDSTONE — Mary-Ann Carson of Maidstone has been named a lifetime honourary member by 4-H Canada’s board of directors. Mary-Ann has dedicated more than 40 years to the program and this award is well-deserved. 4-H Saskatchewan and Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club extended congratulations and appreciation to Mary-Ann for her years of commitment to 4-H and the community. See the separate 4-H Canada article in this paper.
Karla Markevitch of Waseca had her ticket drawn on Lloydminster Exhibition Association’s Chase the Ace for a whopping win of $85,987. The association reported that when asked what she plans to spend her jackpot on, without hesitation Karla replied, “Cows.” With the price of beef, that sounds like a wise investment.
Remember: no pharmacist will be on duty at Maidstone Pharmacy on Saturday, Feb. 10. Staff will be at pharmacy education courses. Get any prescriptions or items from the dispensary lock-up area before closing on Friday.
Alyssa Doud, 14, of Maidstone, is a member of Split City Sonics Track Club (Lloydminster). She competed at the Alberta Indoor Games Feb. 3 in Edmonton in two events, 60 metre and 200M sprints in the U16 age category. Alyssa raced against seven others in her 60M heat and, with a personal best of 8.44 seconds, placed second to an athlete who is ranked 10th in Canada. There were 31 other racers in the U16 60M and the top 18 went on to compete in the finals. Alyssa placed sixth in the A final and seventh overall in the event with her new personal best time of 8.40 seconds. In the 200M, there were a total of 33 racers divided into six heats with Alyssa being in the fourth one. She won her heat with a personal best time of 28.67 seconds and ended up in ninth place overall, as the heats were all run as timed finals. It was a successful day and Alyssa is looking forward to competing at future events. (submitted by Leanne Murphy)
Maidstone Senior Jets lost their last regular game on Feb. 4 to Meota Combines with a score of 6-4. The SPHL semi-final schedule hasn’t been posted as of my deadline. Unfortunately, statistics show the Jets standing at second-to-last this year.
Maidstone High School’s Junior A boys’ basketball team won silver at their league finals last weekend. The Junior A girls finished their league as champions. This team was 7-0 in league games throughout the season and went undefeated in the final four tournament, beating Marshall and then Paradise Hill in the final. They host the BRAA division finals Thursday in Maidstone and hope to secure a spot in districts Saturday.
Maidstone Skating Club is making dinner for you Tuesday, Feb. 13 with a To-Go Supper of pulled pork with homemade bun, home-cut fries, coleslaw and cheesecake cup. For $15 you get a terrific meal and support our local skaters. Pre-orders are appreciated but not mandatory (contact Miranda 306-221-5845). Pick-up will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. MST at the rink kitchen. The skating carnival will be on March 16 and 17.
Milleton Hall’s Murder Mystery Night on Saturday, Feb. 24 is an interactive event where a host guides guests through a mystery, then guests work together to solve a murder. All are strongly encouraged to dress to the 1920s theme. Limited spaces are available for this evening of fun, laughs and mystery including supper and bar (19+ event). Text or call 306-895-8353 for tickets ($50 each).
Milleton Hall is holding drop-in dance lessons led by two local hall members beginning Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. MST and going every Wednesday until April 3. Individuals or couples can attend any or all sessions free of charge.
Last week’s Lenten lunch message was wrong - please make sure you have these corrected dates on your calendar. The first three Lenten lunches will be at noon on Wednesdays, March 6, 13 and 20 at Maidstone United Church. The fourth Lenten gathering will be at 11 a.m. on Good Friday, March 29 at Grace Community Church. Everyone is welcome to attend any or all of the lunches.
The groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter across the prairies but don’t let it get you down. There are many activities to do during the week such as: Drop-In Centre – Monday board games/cards at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday coffee group at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday five-cent bingo at 1 p.m.; Milleton Hall – Wednesday coffee group at 9 a.m. MST; church services and lunches; bowling, school sports and lots of hockey games, practices and even some free skating at the rink. Get out and enjoy yourself. If you have any events going on, text 306-893-7378 (cell) or call me 306-893-2799 (landline) and I’ll gladly mention them.
Other reminders:
Friday, Saturday, Feb. 9-10 - Midwest Oil ‘R’ Ag Curling Bonspiel in Maidstone. Contact Stephen Myer 306-893-8414.
Monday, Feb. 12 - Maidstone Quilting Squares Tea at United Church CE Wing 2 to 4 p.m. MST
Sunday, March 10 - Clocks “spring forward” at 2 a.m.
