Recently a friend and I took a drive out to Shiloh Church and cemetery. This church was built in 1911 by a group of black people who had relocated from Oklahoma, U.S.A.
Pastor Joe Mayes and his wife Matty were the promoters of building this place of worship.
A guest book up to Aug. 31 of this year had been signed by more than 180 visitors. Addresses were from all over Canada - Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, B.C,, Calgary and Edmonton, Alta., Saskatoon, and Regina, Winnipeg, Man., Toronto, Ont., New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to name a few.
The grounds, looked after by Justin Johner, were in wonderful condition. Way to go, Justin. Much of the outside chinking between the logs needs redoing. The right mixture would last indefinitely.
The caraganas on the north side had to be cut back to save rubbing on the shingled roof. The white crosses in the cemetery stand out in the cut green grass. There's a feeling of peace and tranquility away from the everyday hustle and noise of town and the highway.
The Maidstone Museum's annual corn roast was held Sept. 1 with a good turnout. The weatherman sent the cold windy weather later in the afternoon, but more than 80 people came for a meal.
The museum is now closed for the season but will be opened on request until the snow flies.
Thank you to all volunteers who helped over this summer season.
