MAIDSTONE — Ashley Brett was the lucky winner of the Maidstone AG Foods draw Dec. 1. She won a Disney animated castle with lights and music.
Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club held their general meeting Dec. 4 at Milleton Hall. We recently held an electronics drive where items were collected to be recycled as part of the 4-H Saskatchewan sustainability initiative. We held our Christmas party at Milleton Hall Dec. 8. It was a great time for those who could attend. Some members will be helping with the Salvation Army kettlebell campaign this coming week. We will be doing a 4-H activity kit day Jan. 14. Our next meeting will be Jan. 8 at Waseca Community Centre at 7 p.m. MST. Happy holidays to everyone. (submitted by Logan Gerlinsky)
Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary thanks those who supported the tea and bake sale Dec. 8, those who donated baking and Marilyn Owens for playing the Christmas carols. All money raised will be used for Maidstone Hospital and Long-Term Care Home.
Maidstone Museum’s Winter Fun Fest Dec. 9 was an exciting afternoon. Even without snow, the decorations, music, games, food, fire and visiting lightened everyone’s spirits. Fireworks lit the sky as the day drew to a close and were truly awe-inspiring. Thank you to Maidstone AG Foods for co-sponsoring the cost of the fireworks. Scavenger hunt draw winners were Rachel Oddan, Josie Gossner, Stone Pichette and Katie Mosher. Appreciation is also extended to the volunteers who helped during the day and our wonderful team who spent countless hours of preparation. The lights will be on every evening from 5 to 8 p.m. MST so be sure to check them out.
The Kin Club Maidstone’s Twinkle Tour list, map and form for voting are posted on Facebook. Voting is open till Dec.15 with six choices and five categories. There are also many other beautiful displays around town so take a drive and enjoy them all.
On behalf of Waseca Community Centre, thank you to all who came out to Santa and Mrs. Claus Day. Everyone enjoyed the wagon rides provided by Do It Again Ranch. Thanks also to Ashlee for the cookies, Amanda for taking pictures and all volunteers for the event. Seasons greetings and happy New Year to everyone.
On Dec. 10. some of my family attended the Maidstone Legion Christmas Supper and once again were treated to a delicious meal. The children waited excitedly for Santa’s visit while the rest of us visited with friends and family. Frances Wright commented how interesting it is to see parents who used to be the children sitting on Santa’s knee now bringing their little ones to see him. I echo this sentiment and wish the hall was packed like it used to be. A huge thank-you goes to the Legion crew and everyone who lent a hand.
Maidstone Senior Jets won 8 to 4 over Perdue Pirates in Biggar Dec. 8. The game at home on Dec. 9 featured the teddy bear toss when the first Jets goal was scored by Barrett Foley. About 60 teddy bears were collected and divided among Maidstone Food Bank, Lloydminster Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Border Paws. Turtleford Tigers won the game 9 to 4. The Jets play Meota Combines at North Battleford ACC on Dec. 15 and are at home on Dec. 16 versus the Battleford Beaver Blues. Show up in your best festive attire and get a chance to shoot to win $200. Puck drop is at 8 p.m. MST.
Like many of our community, I’m looking forward to seeing two of my grandchildren in the school Christmas concert Thursday. I wish they could participate past Grade 3 but we are blessed to still see the older kids celebrate the true meaning of Christmas in their church pageant.
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