MAIDSTONE — Lyle Sutherland of Waseca passed away in the arms of his wife, Jeanette Cossette, at Lloydminster Hospital on July 19 at 59 years of age. A graveside memorial took place at Waseca Cemetery on July 31. Sincere sympathy is extended to Lyle's family and friends who will miss his good nature, laughter and kindness to all.
Congratulations to Shae Cutsforth and Steve Payne of Maidstone who were married on July 29 in a beautiful ceremony at her parents' acreage just outside of Maidstone. All of their children and siblings stood with them and Steve's sister did the unity knot presentation. Shae and Steve thank everyone who made their special day a magical one.
Maidstone Ice Arena was honoured to receive a $25,000 cheque from Synergy Credit Union as part of the Synergy Shares Program. The funds will go towards much-needed renovations to make the washrooms accessible for all who participate in arena activities.
Grace Community Church put on a fantastic week of fun and learning for community children at their 2023 summer kids’ club (vacation Bible school) from July 24 to 28. Throughout the week, a total of 31 children participated in games, crafts, snacks and stories about the love of Jesus. Thank you to all the volunteers who organized, worked and shared their love with the children.
Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club donated three Little Caesar's pizza kits to Maidstone Group Home. The residents thoroughly enjoyed making and eating the pizzas on July 27.
Maidstone Disc Golf team night winners on July 26 were: first place (-11) Brendan Donovan, Cody Garnham, Matt Sayers and Jacquie Ross; second place (-10) Adam Bolig, Candace Bolig, Justin Wiltermuth and Troy Donovan; third place (-7) Morgan Thomarat, Wes Bolig and Ryan Donovan. They won two $20 A&S Domo gift cards and two $20 Lou's & Sue's gift cards.
Noah Perkins (son of Richard Perkins and Angie Pike Perkins) has been added to the U13 Tier 1 western baseball championships playing for Prince Albert, the team that beat Maidstone U13 out in provincials. Best of luck in the tournament on the Aug. 17 weekend, Noah.
Congratulations to Cooper Olson of Standard Hill Lakers, top pitcher in the NSRBL 2023 picks. In NSRBL semifinals round 2, after the first game win over the Cardinals, the Lakers lost to them in Unity 7-2 July 25 and at home 10-6 July 27. With one win and two losses, the Lakers were out and Unity is playing North Battleford in the final. The Lakers will be playing in Tier 2 provincials in Yorkton Aug. 11-13. They’ve had an entertaining ball season and thank all the fans and business sponsors who continually support them.
Hayley Yuill of Maidstone recently returned from a trip to Mexico where she attended the IDO Acro World Championships in Monterrey. Acro is like Cirque du Soleil. Hayley's nephew, Zachary Ralph (age 17), came in second in his solos and his team came in first for Group Formation Dance. Canada won first in every single category.
Kin Club Maidstone’s summer raffle draw was made on July 31. Lucky winners were: Jayden Jaindl – cooler of booze (value $1,500), Brant Franks – Yeti cups (value $260), and Julie Vandale – Bluetooth Charge 5 speaker (value $185).
Reminders:
Thursday, Aug. 3 - come and go farewell for Speirs family 6:30 - 10 p.m. at Silver Lake ball diamond shelter.
Maidstone Library summer reading program (K-6) Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. until Aug. 16.
Maidstone Farmer’s Market - Fridays 4 to 6 p.m. at Silver Lake Regional Park until the end of August.
