MAIDSTONE — The benefit barbecue for Marc, Shela and Dominic Thomarat on Sept. 6 was a tremendous show of support by Maidstone, Waseca and area residents. Over 300 burgers were served. The Thomarats thank all their family and friends for planning and working the event with help from Keranda, AG Foods, Culligan and Ashley Wiltermuth. Marc sent some information to share with our readers:
“Dominic was born Sept. 19, 2021, and has since been diagnosed with epilepsy, cerebral palsy and GDD. He spent time in the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon during his first three months due to seizures. He went the entire 2022 calendar year seizure-free but unfortunately, in January of this year, they started again. It’s a difficult type of seizure to control which often requires an emergency room. This year alone Dominic’s had about a dozen separate emergency room stays due to seizures and since July 17, we were in Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton until just a week and a half ago when he was discharged and has been doing better. He still has a long road of therapy to reach his potential but if he can stay out of hospital, that will be huge. Thank you to everyone for your generosity and caring through donations and phone calls. You have helped Dominic return to his smiling self. If doing future charitable donations, please consider Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy Canada and Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon who have been amazing.”
Congratulations to Maidstone Ice Arena’s September “Trip of the Month” winners: Gloria Donovan – trip to Victoria, value $2837.61 and D.J. Graham – ticket money back.
Lashburn Minor Hockey is another $ 8,000 winner in Synergy Credit Union’s Summer of Smiles draws. We only have until Sept. 20 to be drawn so I sure hope they find my name soon.
Maidstone Disc Golf final league leaders by averages were: Tier 1 Alex Francois -9, Tier 2 Jake White +2.5, Tier 3 Karlin Schmidt +13. The first annual Delfrari Cup/league year-end tournament was held Sept. 9 with 15 players competing. Winners were: 18 holes (handicaps included) – first - Troy Donovan; second - Ryan Donovan; third- Cody Garnham; closest to pin (Hole 7) Ryan Donovan, (Hole 11) Brendan Donovan, (Hole 17) Matt Sayers; danger zone - Chase James; ace derby- Carley DeJong; super 9 (A) - Ryan Donovan, (B) - Ryan Donovan. Thanks to everyone who came out. Disc golf will resume in May 2024 as long as snow and water are gone.
Maidstone and District Bowling Alley will be open Tuesday, Sept. 12 to Friday, Sept. 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. for registration and to meet new staff. YBC will start Sept. 19-20 and will be every Tuesday-Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. All other leagues start Oct. 3-5 with ladies on Tuesday-Wednesday 1 to 3 p.m., seniors Thursday 1 to 3 p.m., and business Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. Registration for all bowling members is $35. YBC (6 to 17 years of age) is $3 per game including shoes. Adult bowling members are $5 per game. Bowling membership entitles you to bowl anytime for $5 per game (excluding tournaments). Regular bowling for non-members is $7.50 per game and shoe rental is $2 per pair. Facility rent is $75 per hour. To book parties and for open bowling, please phone 306-893-4439. Business hours will be advertised. This is a non-profit community bowling alley. We need the community’s support to keep this recreation venue open.
Registration is now open for Maidstone Figure Skating Club. Learn to skate at any age. The annual parent meeting will take place Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. upstairs at Maidstone Arena. Go to Facebook “Maidstone Figure Skating” for the registration link.
Maidstone’s annual Halloween dance is Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Legion Hall. Proceeds go to locals undergoing cancer treatment. In the past years, nearly $40,000 has been donated. Please contact Megan Rhinehart or Patricia Blanchette to make an item or monetary donation. If you’d like to nominate someone to receive assistance this year, please message Megan privately. All names are kept anonymous to the public. If there are more than two nominees, a draw may be made for the decision.
From Friday to Sunday, Sept. 15 to 17, Flatlands Kennels K9 Harvest Games is the place to be. With UpDog disc, sanctioned CGN test, sanctioned APA weight pulls, straight lure, wall climb, dock diving, mill racing, rat finding, vendors, food, camping and more, it will be a fantastic weekend. Go to for more information.
Reminders:
Wednesday, Sept. 20 - Pie bingo at 7 p.m. at Maidstone Legion Hall (workers/pies by McLaren District)
Saturday, Oct. 14 - Maidstone Ice Arena’s Octoberfest (doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., live auction at 7:30 p.m., DJ at 9 p.m. featuring DD Services sponsored by Maidstone KinClub
Sunday, Oct. 15 - Milleton Hall Swedish Smorg 4 to 7 p.m.
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