MAIDSTONE — Maidstone Museum board met on March 20 with 11 people in attendance. A new member and the town rep were welcomed. Winter reports were given and spring/summer plans discussed. Anyone interested in helping in any capacity at the museum (students welcome), please talk to a board member or call the museum at 306-893-2890 and leave a message. The board president is Danielle Hollingshead and vice-president is John Anderson.
Winners of Maidstone Legion Club Room's poker tournament on March 22 were Dan Kozinski, Steve Danychuk and Aaron Taylor. Chase the Ace winner of $191 was Kerry Carruthers. The jackpot is now over $4,100 with 39 cards remaining.
Following are Maidstone bowling scores from Week 24. Youth Junior: Anna 132, Dekker 108; Senior Jack 213, Ben 201. Ladies: Debbie N 237, Esther J/Shirley B 197. Senior Women: Pat A 252, Denise N 206; Men: Keith M 188, Walter K 165. Business Women: Melissa P 277, Dawn K 213; Men: Doug S 283, Matt S 238. High triples: Doug 701, Melissa 620, Pat 564, Keith 537, Debbie 510. This week is the last for league bowling. Awards day and banquet will be April 28.
Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club held a record book work bee at Waseca Hall on March 23. After making good progress, the group enjoyed a delicious potluck supper. On March 29 a tour of Randy's Butcher Block in Neilburg was attended by several members. Thank you to Randy Flicek for giving the tour and answering a multitude of questions. Some of the group then headed to Cut Knife Elks Theatre where they were joined by others to watch "The Day The Earth Blew Up," a Looney Tunes movie. It was a fun afternoon for all. On Sunday, April 6 the club is having a pancake supper at Maidstone United Church CE Wing (1st Street East) from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $12, ages 6-12 $8, under 6 free. Take-out available. We look forward to seeing everyone and thank you for your support.
Fourteen Maidstone 4-H members took in a movie at Cut Knife Theatre on Saturday, March 29. | Photo courtesy Kathy Utri
The third annual Maidstone Show and Shine by Lloydminster Auto Club will be Tuesday, May 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Maidstone Hospital/Pine Island Lodge parking lot. Donations go to the resident activity fund. The barbecue is sponsored by Turtleford and District Co-op at Maidstone and Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary. For more information contact Len at 306-903-7261.
Remember this week is the last chance to support Communities in Bloom by ordering desert planters. I have some desert planters: they produce beautiful plants, and have saved so much time and energy. Call Celeste 306-893-7878.
There's a new activity in the works at the bowling alley. The evening and other details will be decided at a meeting this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Everyone age 8 and up will be welcome to come down to play board games and cards. Sounds like fun.
Upcoming:
• April 5 - Maidstone bowling tournament. Call Ryan 306-893-8310.
• April 9 - Lenten lunch: 12:05 to 1 p.m. at Maidstone United Church sponsored by Anglican Church. Donations.
• April12 -"Rhythm & Brews" dinner theatre at Milleton Hall. Call Kelsi 306-895-8353.
