MAIDSTONE — Jeremy Kenyon passed away in a tragic accident Aug. 15 at 36 years of age. Jeremy was a fun-loving guy with a very big heart. He had a smile for everyone and will be greatly missed by his family, friends and co-workers. The funeral service for Jeremy was held in Maidstone Arena Aug. 23. Sincere sympathy is extended to Jeremy’s parents, (Robert) Bob and (Valerie) Val Kenyon of Maidstone, brothers Nicholas and Michael, son Karter and Karter’s sisters, Jaylee and Savanah; nephew Booker, grandmothers Yvonne Kenyon and Francis Moen; numerous extended family and many, many friends.
Ron and Connie Rodh of Maidstone celebrated their 40th anniversary Aug. 18. Their children, Megan, Adam and Toby, hosted a party for them Aug.17, a beautiful sunny day. A large crowd of family and friends, many from out of town, attended the celebration. Congratulations, Ron and Connie!
Midwest Family Connections welcomed 26 children and 14 adults to Maidstone Splash Park Aug. 20 for their second fun event this summer. The kids played with toys and activities provided by Midwest facilitator Sam, and many enjoyed the water on a beautiful sunny morning. Several adults sat in the shade with their littlest ones but I chose a bench and soaked in the warmth. Once again, Sam, thank you for bringing your program to our community.
Sunday, Aug. 26, was a memorable day for my family as we participated in the baptismal ceremony at Maidstone Grace Community Church. Rosalee Sawatsky, Lane and Saidai Mosher (my grandchildren) and I were baptized by Pastor Alex. The church was full with our congregation, other family and special guests including Josh and Leah Allen’s youth group of which Saidai is a member. Thank you to everyone who shared the joy of this special event.
This week there have been two motor vehicle collisions at the intersection of Highways 16 and 21, just north of Maidstone. I cross this intersection every time I go to town so this concerns me. With the start of school, buses will also be using the highways twice a day. Please slow down and pay attention – it can prevent accidents and save lives, your own included.
Maidstone’s Standard Hill Lakers fought a good battle in the NSRBL playoffs but North Battleford Beavers took the best-of-three series. Scores were: first game Beavers 7, Lakers 2; second game Lakers 10, Beavers 9 and third game Beavers 11, Lakers 5. It may not be the win the team and fans hoped for but it was still a good season.
Maidstone Disc Golf Week 17 high averages: Tier 1 (0 or lower) Cole Tenetuik -11, Tier 2 (over 0 to +9) Andrew Williams +0.67, Tier 3 (+10 or higher) +10 Greg Mercer. Best card so far this year goes to Matt Sayers at -13. It was good to see four new guys out from North Battleford. Congrats to the drawn winners: Matt Sayers, a cooler donated by Cody Garnham and Dallas Pawliw, a Dynamics Discs Trespass driver.
The annual Delfrari Cup and Battlevale Blitz will take place Sept. 21-22. With division competitions, barbecue, Ace Run derby, mini-games, Glow 9 and lots of prizes, this will be a great tournament. Registration info on posters and on Facebook. Entries are limited so do it now: email your info and fees to [email protected].
Girl Guides registration is open for Maidstone groups at girlguides.ca: Sparks ages five and six, every Tuesday, 3:30-5 p.m., starting Sept.17; Embers ages seven and eight, every Thursday, 3:30-5 p.m., starting Sept.19; Guides ages nine to 11, Pathfinders ages 12 to14 and Rangers ages 15 to17, every second Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m. starting Sept.26. Meeting place for all will be the CE wing of the United Church.
Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary pie bingos will start Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Legion Hall on Main St. at 7 p.m. The schedule for areas to provide pies and workers: Sept.11, 2nd Ave. East; Sept.18, Halfway/Keyworth; Sept.25, 1st and 2nd St. West and Walters; Oct.2, Railway Ave. and 1st Ave. East and West; Oct.9, 2nd Ave. West; Oct.16, Paynton district; Oct.23, Forest Bank and Battlevale. Cost is five cents per card per game with a halftime blackout game at 10 cents per card for a special prize.
Reminders: Sept .3, the first day of school; Sept. 4, Maidstone Museum corn roast, 4:30 to 7 p.m., $8 per plate, water $1, pop $2.
