Maidstone and District News: Students explore historic school days

MAIDSTONE — Congratulations to Maidstone Ice Arena’s June Trip of the Month winners: Jasper, Alta. trip ($3230.76 value) – Nadine Nichol and Holly, Saskatoon; ticket money back – Stephen and Christine Myer, Maidstone.

Check Maidstone Disc Golf’s league leaderboard for current standings. Last week’s lucky league-drawn prize winners were Carley DeJong and Matt Sayers.

Ms. Whiting, Mrs. Rhinehart and Mrs. Stonehouse brought the pre-kindergarten class to Maidstone Museum on June 8. The children dressed up in old clothes, played outdoor games and went on a “Teddy Bear Hunt.” One teddy was getting a haircut in the barber shop and another was in jail in the Stone House. More school tours will be happening in June.

The museum board held their monthly meeting June 12 with seven members present. With regular business taken care of, Canada Day plans were the main topic. The town will be alive with action and the museum will be no exception. Posters outlining all the activities will be out soon. Remember to get your tickets on the museum’s raffle with the draw being made July 1. The programs we provide can only happen with your support. We’re looking forward to an exciting summer.

Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club held awards night Friday, June 9 began with a potluck supper. Awards were presented as follows: questionnaire – Jayce Myer; record books, Cloverbuds – McKennley Rhinehart, runner-up Jason Mosher; Junior Multiple – Logan Gerlinsky, runner-up Jacob Gerlinsky; Intermediate Multiple – Jayce Myer, runner-up Tristan Blyth; Junior Livestock, Kayden Tuplin; Intermediate Livestock, Isabelle Harbin, runner-up Mickey Blyth; Grand Aggregate, Cloverbuds – Olivia Carson, Jason Mosher, Landen Myer, McKennley Rhinehart, Charles Sutherland, Kacey Valliere-Cooke; Junior Multiple – Karli Myer, runner-up  Logan Gerlinsky; Intermediate Multiple – Jayce Myer, runner-up Jayce Myer; Junior Livestock, Kayden Tuplin; Intermediate Livestock, Mickey Blyth, runner-up  Isabelle Harbin.

Twenty members received completion plaques. Sponsors were thanked and those attending received certificates. Leader plaques were given to Deiedra Blyth – general leader; Mary-Ann Carson – Curious Cats, Woodworking and assistant general leader; Christine Myer – assistant general leader; Mark Gerlinsky – Archery; Kristin Shantz – Canine and Vintage Cooking; Heather Gerlinsky – Cloverbuds and Coffee Club; Kaitlynn Johnston – Crafts; Louise Sroka – Lighthorse; Amanda Tuplin – Outdoors; Colette Carson – Sheep. Thank you to all the sponsors, leaders and parents for a fantastic year. The year-end wind-up will be celebrated on Saturday, June 17 starting at 11 a.m. at Explosion Gymnastics followed by an afternoon picnic and fun at Bud Miller Park.

There are 10 minor ball teams in town, all Maidstone Lakers, and I’ll do what I can to find game results, but it will sure help if a team rep sends results to me on FB Messenger.

The U11 Maidstone Lakers girls took gold in their home tourney last weekend. The out-of-town teams had great things to say about Maidstone’s diamonds and facilities. Thanks to everyone who stepped up to the plate to get things in tip-top condition.

U11 provincial Lakers boys were in Macklin last weekend for a tournament. In the first game, they played Unity 2 and won 14-2, second game they won 7-3 against Macklin 2, took the third game on Sunday 11-2 over Luseland, and clinched the championship with a 9-5 win against Unity 1. Way to play, team! 

On June 10, The U13 Maidstone Lakers boys had a great day at the diamonds, taking both games against Meadow Lake Sox 13-2 and 21-12. In Meadow Lake for another doubleheader on June 11, they won 26-7 and 28-13. It’s off to Okotoks. Alta. next weekend for the Dawgs 13U Father’s Day Classic. If you can’t get there to watch this top-notch tournament, check out the live action at www.seasoncast.com under 13U Maidstone Lakers.

The U13 girls had a winning day last Saturday to gain a trip to the semifinals in Lloydminster on Sunday.

U13 girls’ provincial team played Battleford Bandits in their semifinal but lost out on a place in the finals.

The U15 Lakers had a doubleheader against Prince Albert Royals, losing the first game 12-9 but pulling out the win in the second 18-13.

Standard Hill Lakers are tied 5-0 at the top of the NSRBL. They played North Battleford Beavers June 6, winning 11-8 and won over Lloydminster Twins 12-5 on June 8. They play in Meadow Lake June 13 at 6:30 p.m., host Glaslyn at 6:30 on June 15 and Unity June 20 at 6:30.

The Standard Hill Lakers slo-pitch tournament at Silver Lake was a success with seven teams playing over the three-day event. Team “No Simpily” came out on top. Everyone looks forward to next year’s tournament June 7 to 9, 2024.

Water safety instructor, Sadie Taves, will have two rounds of swimming lessons at Silver Lake from July 31 to Aug. 4 and Aug. 7 to 11. Preschool $45 and swimmer $50. Etransfer or cash payments are accepted. Contact [email protected] or 1-639-844-7454.

Waseca Community Day will take place on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a full day of activities for all ages. For more information email [email protected]. Vendor registrants for the outdoor market, please call Gloria at 306-830-0861, Sandra at 780-872-8008 or Shannon at 306-208-0665.

Reminders:

June 16 – Waseca Community Centre Father’s Day Baking Bingo 7 p.m.

June 18 – Waseca Recreation Board Father’s Day Brunch 11 a.m. at Waseca Memorial Hall