MAIDSTONE — Charles Dwight Schwartz passed away on Jan. 29 in Lloydminster Hospital at the age of 77 years. Charlie was born in Lashburn and grew up in the Eldon district, attending Eldon and Maidstone schools. Charlie is remembered for his wit and sense of humour. Condolences go to his wife, Sylvia and all his family and friends. A family gathering will be held at a later date.
Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club met Feb. 5 at Waseca Community Centre. The beef project gave a demonstration on making rope halters and the archery project demonstrated archery safety. Congratulations to all members who had last year’s record books compete at regionals: Cloverbuds – Jason Mosher, McKennley Rhinehart; Juniors – Kayden Tuplin (third place), Logan Gerlinsky; Intermediate – Tristan Blyth (second place), Jayce Myer (third place). Tristan’s book will move on to the provincial competition. The club is hosting a dessert bingo fundraiser Wednesday, Feb. 21 at Maidstone United Church C.E. Wing with the first game starting at 6:30 p.m. MST. Cost is $5 per card which is good for the entire evening. There will also be a small concession available. It’s sure to be a fun evening with some tasty prizes. Communications Day is on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. at Milleton Hall. Please join us for an interesting afternoon of public speaking and sweets afterwards. Our 4-H club is currently running a Little Caesar’s Pizza Kit fundraiser. Contact any member to put your order in. Delivery will be approximately the second week of March. Members extended congratulations to Mary-Ann Carson for being awarded an honorary life membership in 4-H Canada. Thank you, Mary-Ann, for all your time, hard work and dedication to the 4-H program. What a wonderful achievement. (submitted by Logan Gerlinsky)
Maidstone Senior Jets lost their first game of the semifinals at home to Neilburg Monarchs 11-3 on Feb. 8. The second game in Neilburg Feb. 9 was another loss 8-1, ending the season for our team. The Jets thank all their fans and the community for their support this year.
In high school basketball, Maidstone’s junior boys won silver in the BRAA League playoffs at Lashburn and went on to NWHSAA District playoffs in Hillmond Feb. 10. They played three games with a short bench but still finished with a silver medal. Maidstone’s Junior A girls won gold in the BRAA League and went to NWHSSA Districts in Marshall Feb. 10. In a fast-paced final game, they won silver and Gateway (Meadow Lake) took gold. The team is looking forward to next year with eight players returning and two moving up to senior basketball. Congratulations to both teams on a fantastic season.
Maidstone Quilting Squares held an interesting and delectable event Feb. 12. About 30 visitors enjoyed angel food cake, whipped cream and strawberries with coffee/tea, and strolled around to look at the three-yard quilts in progress as well as a multitude of completed projects. The door prize was won by Mary-Ellen Foster. The group of 18 quilters meets every second Monday in the C.E. Wing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., each bringing along their sewing machine, accessories and material to make their creations, as well as food to enjoy lunch with their co-workers. Many of the quilts are donated to charity. They are also currently working on a beautiful quilt for a Thanksgiving raffle. It will be displayed at Synergy Credit Union when completed with tickets at $2 each.
Feb. 12 was also the sweet 16th birthday of my granddaughter, Saidai Mosher. We Maidstone grandparents (Winnie and Steve Wilder-Gray, Kathy and Doug Utri) took her to Lou’s and Sue’s where we enjoyed royal treatment as usual. Thank you, Matt, for the cheesecake complete with candle. We can’t believe Saidai is 16!
On Tuesday, Feb. 20 Maidstone United Church is serving up a pancake supper at the C.E. Wing from 5 to 7 p.m. MST. With pancakes, sausages, fried or scrambled eggs, fruit toppings, ice cream and beverages. This is a delicious meal for an awesome deal: adults $10, ages six to 12 $6 and under age sox free.
Other Reminders:
Friday, Feb. 23 - Girl Guides youth dance fundraiser at C.E. Wing. 6 to 9:30 p.m. MST
Saturday, Feb. 24 - Milleton Hall’s 1920s Murder Mystery Night (age 19+)
Wednesday, Feb. 28 - Milleton Hall free dance lessons 7 p.m. (every Wednesday until April 3)
