A busy season at the Maidstone museum finished with the annual corn roast on Labour Day.
The added attraction that day was an antique car show. Cars from North Battleford and Lloydminster clubs were in attendance as was an entry from Cut Knife and one from St. Walburg.
The car owners were given a free supper and refreshments during the afternoon, which seemed to be appreciated. A big thanks goes to those who brought their vehicles, those who helped with the supper and all who attended to make it a successful event.
President Bill McGillvary and volunteers have been busy preparing the foundation for a two-storey heritage house to be moved to the museum village this month.
Sept. 8 the relatives of the late Violet Copeland gathered at the museum where memorabilia from Violet's life as an author of books and poetry and painter are displayed. Twenty-two members of the family of Violet's sister, Alice (nee McAvena) Flewill, gathered for this prearranged occasion. Museum members served a light lunch following the viewing of the museum village buildings.
Although the museum is officially closed after the summer season, tours can be made by appointment. Numbers to call are Mae Hinde 893-4030, Dorothy Schwartz 893-2663 or Frances Peterson 893-4483.
We have had visitors at the museum from various places such as Abbottsford, B,C,, Edmonton, Alta., Didsbury, Alta., Battleford, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Hay River, N.W.T., Turtleford, Spiritwood, Lloydminister, Alta., Paradise Valley, Alta, Eckville, Alta., Regina, Drumheller, Alta., Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., Landis, Biggar, Gallivan, St. Walburg and the local area. Thank you to all who came and all who helped through a successful summer.
