MAIDSTONE — Ceremonies of Remembrance were held at both Maidstone schools on Nov. 7. At Ratushniak Elementary, Kindergarten to Grade 3 classes welcomed Maidstone Legion Ladies Auxiliary President, Trina Tuplin and member, Janice McConnell at 10 a.m. A slide show was viewed, students sang "Highway of Heroes" and Grade 3 recited a poem. Mrs. Tuplin read the closing address.
The Maidstone High School ceremony took place at 10:30 a.m., with Grades 4 to 6 also attending. The Grade 12 History Class and Mrs. Wicks did an excellent job of organizing the event, with Mrs. Bellin coordinating the elementary participation. Maidstone Legion Branch 142 President, Dennis Noble and several Legion members, as well as Legion Ladies Auxiliary members and Cadet, Ben Foster attended. The program included a colour parade, candles of remembrance, honour roll and address by President Noble, wreath laying, a slide show and recitations honouring Grade 12 family veterans, Grades 4 to 6 essay, poem "In Flanders Fields" and the song "Highway of Heroes". This was truly an impressive and inspiring ceremony.
On Nov. 11, the Remembrance Day ceremony took place at Maidstone Legion Hall. Our community is very grateful to Maidstone Legion Branch 142 and Legion Ladies Auxiliary, flag bearers and current members of the armed forces, Pastor Alex Pompu for the meaningful message, pianist Marilyn Owens, Saidai Mosher for reading "In Flanders Fields", the sound system operator, as well as the many groups and family members who laid wreaths. Above all, thank you to our veterans and those who lost their lives so we can enjoy our freedom .
Girl Guides of Canada members were among the many who laid wreaths on Remembrance Day. 1st Maidstone Sparks, Embers, Guides, Rangers and leaders participated. Following the ceremony, lunch was provided by the Legion Ladies with Girl Guides serving cookies. Thank you to everyone who took part in making Remembrance Day another memorable one in our community.
Congratulations to the Senior Boys Volleyball team for placing 2nd at Conferences this weekend in Unity. They advance to Regionals next weekend. The location is still to be determined.
Top bowling scores for last week are Youth Junior: Stone 123, Senior: Ben 223; Ladies: Brenda R. 184; Seniors Women: Pat A. 183, Men: Keith M. 251; Business Women: Melissa P. 235, Men: Chad K. 217. High triples went to Kyle S. 597, Keith M. 590, Melissa P. 585, and Doug S. 554.
The U13AA Sharks hockey team will be playing in Maidstone on Friday, Nov.13 at 7 pm MST. The 4 local girls: Charley Harrison, Alanna Schwartz, Emily Taylor and Parker Fritz would love your support. Guaranteed $1000 50/50. Thanks to sponsors: Jacona Oilfield, Spyder Rec & Repair Inc. and Quest Logistics Ltd.
Waseca Community Centre held another fun pie bingo last Sunday. Thank you to Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club for providing the baking which was quite an array of tasty items. The next bingo on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. will be a cookie swap. More on that next week.
Kin Club of Maidstone has paired with Maidstone Food Bank to help out people in our community. Drop-off locations till Dec. 8 are AG Foods, CIBC, Fields, Maidstone Pharmacy and Synergy Credit Union. See posters around town for the list of needed items.
Other Upcoming Events:
- Nov. 19-22 Festival of Trees, Maidstone Legion Hall (Tues.10-6 MST, Wed./Thurs.10-8, Fri.9-2)
- Dec. 7 Maidstone Kin Club Christmas Party
- Dec. 14 Maidstone Museum Winter Fest 2 to 5 p.m. MST
- Dec. 22 Waseca Christmas Program (Santa & Mrs. Claus, wagon or sleigh rides, much more)
