MAIDSTONE — This year’s Thanksgiving Day was a special celebration for one family when five generations gathered together. Vera Valliere of Paynton, her daughter Carol Newsted of Maidstone, Carol’s daughter Chelene Freyman of Maidstone and Chelene’s daughter Kaelin Kisling of Saskatoon with her baby Archer shared their love and gratitude Oc. 7 at Carol and Andy Newsted’s home in Maidstone. It’s a rare and heartwarming occasion to see a family of five generations.
Wednesday, Oct. 25, Maidstone Library held a come-and-go tea honouring Lorna Foster. Lorna started as a library assistant in October of 1993 and became librarian in Maidstone when Joyce Weston retired. Congratulations and thank you for 30 years with the Lakeland Library Region, Lorna. Library patrons in our community appreciate Lorna’s service through the years and look forward to seeing her for many more.
Congratulations to the following volleyball teams for their wins at districts. Maidstone Huskies Junior A Boys’ team are the new North West District Champions. They won nine of 10 sets and beat Paradise Hill in two sets in the gold medal match. The senior boys’ team also won gold in the consolation side at North Battleford Comprehensive High School. The junior girls’ team finished their season with a silver medal.
Maidstone Legion Club Room’s first Chase the Ace winner was Pat Armstrong of Maidstone who picked the four of Hearts and won $131. The jackpot remains at $3,000 and draws will continue weekly all season.
Despite the snowy weather last Friday, Maidstone Museum’s Spook Night had an amazing turnout. It was an entertaining evening with some super spooky displays. Thank you to Eileen Anderson for organizing the event, all the “spooks” who haunted the museum, to Hayley, Christina, Kali, Deb, Helaynea and John for all your help with decorating, and to Elise for donating a speaker system for the night.
As Remembrance Day approaches, be proud to wear a poppy in honour of those who gave their lives to serve our country as well as those who are currently serving in times of war, conflict and peace. Legion members have poppies for sale throughout our community and it is hoped you will support the poppy campaign. In our community, the 2023 Remembrance Day service is at Maidstone Legion Hall on Saturday, Nov. 11.
Upcoming Events:
Nov. 5 (Sunday) - time change at 2 a.m. (set clocks back one hour)
Nov. 5 - Maidstone Trade Fair Committee “Christmas Market” at Legion Hall 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST
Nov. 5 - Waseca annual ball cupper at Community Memorial Hall 4:30 to 6:40 p.m. MST
Nov. 18 (Saturday) - Maidstone Catholic Church memorial mass. Potluck supper at 5 p.m. MST followed by service. (No mass on Sunday this week only.)
Nov. 20 to 25 (Monday to Saturday) - Maidstone Festival of Trees at Legion Hall
Nov. 29-30 (Wednesday-Thursday) - Elementary school parent-teacher interviews (not Nov. 28-29 as printed in their November calendar.
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