MAIDSTONE — Denice Krepps (Merryweather) passed away in Lloydminster Hospital June 18 at the age of 58. Jim, her husband of 33 years, and sons Austin, Dillon and Kendall are devastated by the loss of their cherished wife and mother. A celebration of Denice’s life was held at the Catholic Parish Hall in St. Walburg June 24. Denice was my husband Doug’s cousin and lifetime friend. We were their witnesses when Jim and Denice were married, enjoyed many escapades together and she was one of my nurses when I had cancer. Denice was a devoted mother and grandmother, a loving caregiver, a reliable friend and co-worker, a tough-as-nails pillar of strength for many and an angel of mercy to others. Her memory will live on in the hearts of many of us in Maidstone, Paynton, Lloydminster, St. Walburg and much further afield.
Maidstone Legion Branch No. 142 president Dennis Noble, presented veteran Byron Lott, with a scooter. Thank you for your donations to the Poppy Fund which made this possible.
Maidstone Museum recently received a donation of a mural that hung in the entrance at Pine Island Suites. After a couple of long days and a revamp of half the main floor of the museum, it is finished and looks amazing. When you get the chance, stop in and take a look at the new and improved station.
Maidstone Museum was thrilled to have two busloads of Turtleford students and adults visit June 16. Eleven stations were set up: dress-up deck (Matilda Nyame), grain elevator (Bill McGilvery), jail (Constables Devine and Mitchell), blacksmith shop (Dave Huber and John Anderson), barber shop (Bill Foster), general store (Deb Biggart), snack time (Val Morris), old-time games (Eileen Anderson), ice house (Kathy Utri), school house (Carol Lundquist) and CN building (Christine Carlson). The visitors spent a few hours at the museum, ending with their picnic lunch and a serving of ice cream. The last hour was spent frolicking in the splash park before they boarded the buses and headed home. Thank you to Eileen Anderson for once again organizing an excellent program, to all the terrific volunteers and to Turtleford School for a fantastic visit.
Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club held their last function for the 2022-23 year June 17. Explosion Gymnastics was a big hit with all the kids. They spent 45 minutes in each of the front and back gyms. Next, it was off to Bud Miller Park where a site had been reserved. Following a tasty picnic feast, the afternoon was spent on the playground equipment, enjoying outdoor games families had brought, cavorting in the splash park and visiting. It was a beautiful sunny day... perfect for a year-end wind-up. See you all on Oct. 2.
After a couple of years of hiatus, Waseca Recreation Board held a Father's Day brunch at Waseca Memorial Hall June 18. The turnout was good and the food was delicious. Congratulations to Neil Morrison on winning the cooler. It is hoped this will again be an annual event. At the brunch, a presentation was made to Waseca Hall Board as a result of the tremendous success of the ninth annual fish fry in April. They helped with the event so the recreation board decided to split the proceeds 50/50 and presented a cheque in the amount of $11,473.18 to the hall board.
Standard Hill Lakers played in Meadow Lake June 13 and took their first loss of the season to Meadow Lake Sox 19 to 9. June 15 they hosted Glaslyn Orioles, winning 13 to 2. The Lakers and Sox are tied 6-1 at the top of the NSRBL.
Disc Golf League night in Paynton June 14 was a big success. It's a fun course, slightly more beginner-friendly than Delfrari, and despite the threat of thunderstorms, good weather prevailed. Congratulations to league-drawn winners, Chase James and Jacquie Ross. Current leaders are: Tier 1 Adam Bolig (Tier 1 is averages better than 0, under par). Tier 2 Jake White (Tier 2 is averages between 0 and +9, even with par to 9 over par). Tier 3 Wes Bolig (Tier 3 is averages +10 or higher, 10 over par or more). Top scores: Tier 1 Matt Sayers, Tier 2 Jake White, Tier 3 Wes Bolig. Overall top score to date: Matt Sayers -13 (13 strokes under par on 18 holes).
Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary is offering a $500 bursary. Applicants must be graduates of Maidstone High School entering their second year of study in a health-care-related field. Send a letter application to Gill Churn, Box 2, Maidstone Sask. S0M 1M0 by Aug. 1, 2023. Good luck to all applicants.
School break starts next week. Students and teachers: enjoy your time off, make fabulous summer memories, be safe and spend quality time with family and friends.
