MAIDSTONE – Maidstone Community Calendar raised $1,800 to donate towards the Healthy Starts Lunch Program at Ratushniak Elementary School. On behalf of the school and our community, thank you to all the community calendar volunteers who have worked hard to support many local projects for several years.
Bowling high game scores for last week were: Ladies’ Afternoon League – Della 228, Kerry 183, Brenda 167; Golden Age League – men, Keven 204, Keith 199, Walter 178; ladies, Doreen 258, Denise 211, Pat 168; Business League – men, Kyle 230, Tim 223, Glenn 221; ladies, Miranda 247, Melissa 183, Linda 178.
The 4-H regional curling playoffs were held in Biggar Jan. 14. The senior Maidstone/Hillmond curling team placed third.
Neilburg’s Minor Hockey Day was held Jan. 14. Maidstone’s U13 played them, winning 7 to 4. Jan. 15, U13 were at home against Edam with a 4 to 1 win. The U15 boys played Hillmond/ Paradise Hill Jan. 12, winning 8 to 4. They played Turtleford/Edam Jan. 14 and won 8 to 3. The U18 team was also In Neilburg Jan. 14, losing to Lashburn Flyers 6 to 1. Saturday’s senior Jets game against Redberry was postponed due to the weather. Sunday, senior Jets lost 6 to 2 to the Battleford Beaver Blues.
Maidstone’s Minor Hockey Day is this Saturday, Jan. 21 with all teams on the ice throughout the day. Be sure to “get on down” to the rink to support the teams and Maidstone Ice Arena.
Maidstone Legion Clubroom No.142 is hosting a poker tournament Jan. 21. Sign up at 1 p.m.,The tourney starts at 2 p.m. Wing night is every Wednesday evening and chase the ace draw takes place every Thursday evening.
Maidstone Skating Club is making a to-go supper Tuesday, Jan. 31: pulled pork on a bun, coleslaw, baked beans and a brownie dessert for $15. Pre-orders will be appreciated by Saturday, Jan. 28 (but not mandatory). Phone or text Miranda 306-221-5845. Pick-up Jan. 31 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the arena kitchen.
Maidstone Skating Carnival will be on Sunday, March 18. There are three carnival queen contestants, one sponsored by Maidstone Skating Club, one by Maidstone Chamber of Commerce and one by Maidstone Legion No. 142. Tickets are now on sale at $1 each. Ellie Kraft, Emma Schwartz and Rori Bolig are vying for the crown, with the winner being the one who sells the most tickets. The queen gets a $100 prize and all candidates receive 10 per cent of their sales. The carnival is Maidstone Skating Club’s biggest fundraiser.
Waseca family skate is on Monday, Feb. 20 from 2 to 7 p.m. Burgers, hotdogs and hot chocolate will be on sale. Fireworks will take place at 7 p.m.
