MAIDSTONE — Maidstone Trade Fair Committee delivered disappointing news last week that the end has come for the trade fair. Over the past several years, our community has witnessed many changes in the venue of the fair. With dwindling support from vendors and visitors, the future didn’t look good but many still held hopes it could keep going. I was a supporter from the start, spending years organizing the Girl Guides booth as well as helping with Maidstone Museum’s silent auction and supper for all the vendors. Many of us have fantastic memories of past trade fairs and are sad to see it go. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard over the years. The remaining funds have been dispersed to Maidstone Curling Club, Maidstone Gymnastics Club, Maidstone Kin Club, Maidstone Library and Ratushniak Breakfast Program.
The online auction at 32auctions.com in support of the Dennis and Valerie Lakatos family opened March 2 and has seen plenty of action. Organizer Desirae Blanchette-Wyatt is currently updating the items and the auction will close March 15 at 5 p.m.
Winner of Maidstone Legion Club Room’s first monthly 50/50 draw was Neil Blanchette, taking home $1,355. Congratulations, Norm. Next draw is April 4. Chase the Ace draws continue, with the weekly prize being 20 per cent of sales and the jackpot now about $5,700 (30 per cent of weekly sales goes into the jackpot). The club room is holding a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament on Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Entry fee is $50. Contact Boone 780-205-2839 or Maidstone Club Room 306-893-4048.
The ladies’ curling bonspiel scheduled for March 9-10 at Maidstone Curling Club was cancelled due to not having enough teams.
Maidstone’s 75th annual Skating Carnival is happening on Saturday, March 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 17 at 1:30 p.m. with the theme “Villains.” Carnival queen contestants Evelyn Telenga, Gwen Fritz and Sway Krepps have been busy selling their tickets with hopes of being high seller and winning the crown. The carnival is the club’s major fundraiser so get out, show your support and enjoy the local stars on ice.
The Maidstone Ice Maidens attended the Carstairs Synchronized Skating Invitational event this past weekend. Both the adult and junior teams competed and skated phenomenal routines. The adult team had two beautiful skates but had tough competition and unfortunately didn’t place for a metal. The junior team also had an amazing skate and placed third out of the eight competitors at their level. Both teams will be performing in the Maidstone Skating Carnival this weekend.
Milleton Community Hall is holding a Spring Fling dance on April 6 at 8 p.m. with a DJ, midnight lunch and DD service. Minors must be with a legal guardian. Family pass $50, adult $20, child $10.
Waseca Recreation Board’s 10th annual fish fry will be on Saturday, April 27 at Waseca Community Hall with comedian Doug Arden and live auctions. A silent auction at 32auctions.com will run from April 12 to 26. Doors open at 4 p.m., buffet supper 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 or a table of eight is $350. Dine-in contacts: Rodney 306-893-7422, Ronald 306-903-7772; drive-through contact: Jessica 780-870-4687. This one’s always a sellout so get your tickets early.
Reminder:
Wednesday, March 20 - Third ecumenical lenten lunch at United Church CE Wing at Noon (Catholic Church hosting).
