MAIDSTONE — Our condolences to relatives and friends of Thelma Pope of Payton who passed away with family by her side Nov. 3 at the age of 91 years. The funeral service for Thelma was held at Paynton Gymnasium Nov. 11. Thelma is remembered for her kindness and always having a smile for everyone. She will be missed by her many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
We are also sad to hear of the passing of Veronica Rodh of Maidstone Nov. 8 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon. Roni was born in Swift Current on Aug. 4, 1928. She loved 4-H, bowling, playing cards and games, building puzzles and was an avid reader — anything from cookbooks to Stephen King. Roni was always ready to talk to whoever wanted or needed to and everyone remembers her vivacious laugh. Sympathy goes out to Ray, Brad and Rhonda, Nalda, daughter-in-law Tracy and grandchildren KinCaid and Carli, as well as all extended family. A celebration of Roni’s life will be held at Maidstone Legion Hall Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. MST.
Thank you to everyone who participated in or attended the Maidstone remembrance services at the high school, elementary school and on Remembrance Day in the Legion Hall. It is especially heartening to see so many young people learning about and honouring our veterans. Thanks also to the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary for the delicious lunch after the service and to all who helped at the hall.
Poppy donations are at work in Maidstone. This summer, Maidstone Legion Branch No. 142 was able to buy veteran Byron Lott a scooter. A car carrier for the scooter has now been purchased, making it much easier for Byron and Donna to take the scooter wherever they go. Thank you all for purchasing poppies and making donations, and to Sam Kennedy, Adrian Hume and Doug Wichman for installing the carrier on Remembrance Day.
Don’t forget the Club Room’s weekly Wing Night on Wednesday and Chase the Ace on Thursday. There will be a pancake breakfast at Maidstone Legion Hall on Sunday, Nov. 19 from 8 to 11 a.m. MST. Cost is $12 for age 13 and older, free for age 12 and under. Bring the whole family. Then join the Grey Cup party at the club Room starting at 3:30 p.m. until about 9 p.m.
Maidstone Gully 4-H Club held a general meeting at Milleton Hall Nov. 6. Several exciting upcoming events were discussed including our electronics recycling sustainability initiative. This project is to help recycle products such as old computers, small appliances and others to help keep them out of landfills. If you have anything you would like to recycle please contact one of our members by Nov. 27 to arrange pickup. We also have a dessert bingo in the works for the new year and are preparing for our Christmas party Dec. 8. Our next meeting will be Dec. 4 at Waseca Community Centre. (Submitted by Logan Gerlinsky)
Congratulations to Maidstone Ice Arena’s Trip of the Month November winners: Jenna Benkendorf – Kelowna wine tour package (value $2,050) and Colleen Vany – ticket money back. A reminder that coffee cards ($10) and hot chocolate/mocha cards ($20) are available at the arena kitchen. This buys 10 beverages with the 11th one free and also means less waiting time. Public skating times can be found on the Maidstone Arena board’s Facebook page. Fees are $5 per day or $65 per family per year. E-transfer to [email protected]. Dressing Room No. 4 will be open for public skating. Helmets are required. Aged 12 and under must have adult supervision. Sticks and pucks are allowed on the north half only. Bring your own pucks; last one on ice moves nets to the south door. Be respectful of the facility and its users.
Maidstone Curling Club’s season is upon us. Junior curling starts Nov. 16. Cost is $50 for November to December and $50 for January to March. Contact Stephen Myer 306-893-8414 or Cory Krepps 780-871-3478.
Maidstone Community Health Committee’s Festival of Trees is Nov. 21 to 25 at the Legion Hall. It is open at 10 a.m. each day, Tuesday and Friday until 5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday until 8 p.m., Saturday until 3 p.m. Santa is coming Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. with photos by donation. This event is a sight to behold and brings out the festive spirit in all of us. Be sure to take it in.
Other events:
Saturday, Nov. 18 – Lashburn Festive Christmas Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST;
Nov. 18 – Memorial mass at Maidstone Catholic Church, potluck supper 5 p.m. MST followed by mass;
Nov. 18 – Maidstone Jets home opener 8 p.m. MST versus Redberry Raiders at Maidstone Ice Arena (celebrating minor hockey/provincial champs before the game, a fundraiser for cystic fibrosis in memory of Ira Donald with matching donations up to $200);
Sunday, Nov. 26 – Milleton Hall’s Merry Christmas 4:30 p.m. MST (potluck supper, games and Santa visit);
Friday, Dec. 1 – Chamber of Commerce Moonlight Madness in Maidstone;
Saturday, Dec. 2 – Kin Club Maidstone’s Very Merry Christmas Party, doors open 5:30 p.m. MST. Age 19 years and older (supper, hypnotist, Suicidoll Sound), tickets Chris 306-893-8115, Melissa 306-893-8081.
