MAIDSTONE — Poundmaker Gas Station at Paynton is now in business. On the Yellowhead (Highway 16) at the west entrance to Paynton, it is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. With competitive gas prices and a well-stocked convenience store, it’s a welcome amenity for Paynton and area residents and will hopefully draw travellers from the highway.
Thank you to everyone who attended Waseca’s annual general meeting on May 14. A few Waseca Recreation Board members could attend the hall board meeting after the AGM and present Waseca Hall Board with a cheque for $10,488.37. This was their share of the proceeds from the Waseca 10th annual fish fry. The community is on a cleanup blitz of the village and cemetery and has already seen many positive results. Hopefully, everyone will keep up the good work!
Week 3 for Maidstone Disc Golf had a couple more new players. It’s great to see people giving it a try. Top averages are now: Tier 1 -6.33 Matt Sayers, Ryan Donovan; Tier 2 +1.33 Brendan Donovan; Tier 3 +15 Troy Donovan. Draw winners were Brad Lejeune and Matt Sayers.
Maidstone Museum Board held their monthly meeting on May 15 with eight members present. Building and grounds cleanup and repairs are well underway in preparation for the June 1 opening. Thank you to volunteers who are pitching in – we always need help. Mrs. Anderson had an eager group of Grade 1s over to the museum to plant garden tubs. Summer hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, June 1 to Sept. 1.
The board has hired a student who will happily look after you when you visit the museum this summer. To book other tours or events, call the museum at 306-893-2890.
Board members have tickets for our annual fundraiser raffle with a chance to win two $500 meat cards, a $500 gas card or a garden wagon. Thanks to local businesses who are helping sell tickets. You can also purchase by etransfer at [email protected]. We look forward to the draw on July 1 and to celebrating Canada Day with everyone. The next board meeting will be on Wednesday, June 12.
Maidstone Hotel and Bar are holding a golf tournament June 14 at Silver Lake Golf Course. Shotgun start is 9 a.m. with supper in Maidstone following the tournament (shuttle available). Call 306-893-8222 to register a four-person team or individually. See posters for more information.
A lot is happening this weekend. I hope the sun shines on all the events. On Saturday, May 25 take in the Community Garage Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A list of over 20 locations is posted on Facebook and signs around town. Turtleford and District Co-op (Maidstone) is having a charity barbecue 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the store, Silver Lake Market is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Comets honouring ceremony takes place at 12:30 p.m. during the Maidstone Lakers tournament at Silver Lake.
On Sunday, May 26 be sure to head out to Milleton Hall for Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club’s Achievement Day. The opening ceremony is at 12:30 p.m. with indoor and outdoor programs to follow. Please join the club members as they showcase this year’s project work.
Maidstone Show and Shine is on Tuesday, May 28 at the Health Complex parking lot from 4 to 8 p.m. Turtleford and District Co-op (Maidstone) will also have a barbecue at the show.
