MAIDSTONE — In the last week we’ve seen harvest get into full gear, experienced another heat wave, heard of fires near and far and watched an extremely tragic crime unfold. Our sincere condolences are extended to the loved ones of the deceased and injured victims this past weekend.
Mike and Greg Donald lost 200 acres of crop to a fire south of Waseca. Maidstone Waseca and District Fire Department is grateful to the many farmers, oilfield workers and locals who came to assist. The same day another crop fire was burning near Delmas. Air quality warnings have been issued in our area due to smoke from Alberta and U.S. wildfires. For those of us compromised by smoke, heat and grain dust, indoors was the best bet this week.
Sept. 3 was indeed hot but made for a beautiful ceremony in Delfrari Park in Maidstone as Natasha (Donovan) and Matt Sayers of Paynton exchanged vows. Congratulations and happiness always.
Maidstone Gymnastics will be starting up again this fall after a two-year hiatus. To sign up, please go to Maidstone Gymnastics Facebook page and keep watch for a meeting notice.
Maidstone Community Health Committee is happy to announce the festival of trees will be happening this November. Letters will be going out soon to businesses so keep your eyes peeled. Donations (monetary or items for auction) are greatly appreciated. More details will follow in the next few weeks. (by Megan Rhinehart)
Hold your loved ones close and stay safe everyone.
If you have any Maidstone area news, please let me know. Email [email protected], text 306-893-7378 or phone 306-893-2799. My deadline is Monday so please send it early.
