MAIDSTONE — Congratulations to Justin Wiltermuth who scored a hole-in-one at Maidstone Disc Golf’s hole No. 15 in Delfrari Park on April 23. Disc golf league play started April 30. Everyone is welcome to become a member (maidstone.disc.golf@gmail.com) or drop in to play on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Northwest School Division honoured a deserving group of educators at their 18th annual awards gala on April 26. Local recipients of retiree awards were Carmen Sperling (Ratushniak Elementary School) and Betty Dekker, Michele Lundquist and Paula Malfair (Maidstone High School). With 22 schools in 15 communities in our school division, many long-service awards were also presented. Our communities are extremely grateful to all of you.
Maidstone Legion Club Room’s Chase the Ace came to an end for this season last Thursday. Tristan Cox won the weekly prize ($1,590) but didn’t find the ace of spades. Draws continued until Jim Johnston finally found the ace worth a whopping $11,505. Way to go, Jim! The third annual Legion cornhole tournament on Saturday, April 27 was a fantastic success. Thanks to everyone who participated — spectators, Kin Club Maidstone for tables, beer trough and help throughout the day, door prize sponsors and all the Legion members who donated their time. Winners were: first - Riley Curry and Scott Glawson, second - Doug Wichman and Clayton Klein, third -Morgan and Dan Brelje, fourth - Kassidy Doepker and Colby Janus. Jeremy Kenyon won the 50/50 draw taking home $1710. Congrats to all the winners. See you all in the fall.
The bloomers were hoisted high on the flagpole on April 27 as Kara Wakefield opened her greenhouse for the season. I didn’t make it there for opening day but couldn’t resist a quick flower fix on Sunday – it’s so uplifting amongst the blossoms. Bloomer’s Greenhouse is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until they run out of plants. Custom potting services are available. Stop by or call Kara at 780-205-5243.
The Village of Paynton and RM of Paynton held their ratepayers' supper and annual meeting on April 27 with 72 attending. A delicious roast beef supper was provided by Sigstads Prairie Catering. The meeting was run by Mayor Joey Mosher with the RM report by Reeve Kevin Garrett and the village report by the mayor. Paynton community cleanup will be on Saturday, May 11. Following the meeting, comedian/magician Super Ron hosted a murder mystery-themed “Tropical Cruise.” Many dressed to fit the theme and the best costume was won by Tyler Webb. Fun names were given to the participants – the unfortunate victim was Nick Doff (aka Joey Mosher). The murder was solved by an adept team of sleuths (Chris, Evan, Jon, Kevin, Kristin, and Lisa). Thank you to the door prize sponsors and all who came. It was an amazing turnout.
Doug and I attended Waseca’s 10th annual fish fry April 27. It was a packed house with a scrumptious meal, silent and live auctions and several draws. Doug Arden entertained us with a combination of comedy and magic including some hilarious involvement from the crowd. The live auction drew a flurry of bidding as auctioneer Glen Harbin enticed potential buyers with an appealing variety of items. Draw winners were: half cards – Hailey Cardinal, Norm and Patti Blanchette, Barb Christianson; 50/50 ($1,000) – Kim Lines; door prize (a three-day Keely Lake fishing trip with fuel and booze gift cards) – Austin McLaren. Thank you to Lance Weisner for being a terrific MC, Kin Club Maidstone for running the bar and providing a DD bus, Waseca Recreation Board and Waseca Hall Board for the meal and a fun evening and Maidstone grad class for setup and cleanup.
On Sunday, April 28 the Waseca Recreation Board put on a community and volunteer appreciation barbecue. The door prize of two swinging hammock chairs and cooler of treats was won by Katie Trochova. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to put on these events and treat us to such a fun weekend.
Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club’s Social Committee held a fun day for members and their families at Milleton Community Hall on April 28. They participated in five outside activities: potato sack race, egg and spoon race, hula hoop contest, cracker whistle contest, jump rope race, and five inside activities: crabwalk relay, clipboard ping pong, cup stacking, chocolate chip eating game and Jello eating without hands. They started with four teams but then changed to two teams and swapped back and forth so many times they weren’t sure who won. It sounds like a wonderful time was had by everyone. (information submitted by Saidai Mosher)
Silver Lake Summer Market will open on Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be open every Saturday all summer. If you’d like to be a vendor, contact Christa Dean by private message on FB Messenger.
Reminder:
Thursday, May 9 Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale at the seniors’ centre (406 - Main St.) from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is $4.
