MAIDSTONE — Waseca Recreation Board awarded four $500 scholarships this year. The criteria were to be graduating, show great community support and have high volunteerism. Proud winners were Amber Bedford and April Uhrmann from Lashburn High School and Jaxsen Rowlands and Steele Hult from Maidstone High School. Thank you to the schools for choosing the recipients. Waseca Recreation Board congratulates all grads and wishes you great success on your future paths.
The Cedar Crescent Park Project playground has been constructed and looks like a fine addition to the community of Maidstone. Families on the west side of town and many others will certainly enjoy this new play area as well as the connected walking paths. The project was funded by the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (Government of Canada) and the Town of Maidstone.
As part of their summer barbecue tour, Access Communications served up burgers, hot dogs, drinks and novelties at the seniors’ centre parking lot July 13. Thanks for the free lunch, Access.
Maidstone Museum Board held their monthly meeting July 17 with seven members present. Regular business was conducted and reports were given. Thank you to everyone for the tremendous support of Canada Day activities and the museum raffle. Thank you to Linda Leir of Making Waves Salon for donating the A-B Shop-Rite sign to the museum. (When she cleaned out the building at her new location, it was one of the treasures she discovered.) It’s been put up in the museum village between the general store and Waseca building. The display area in the main room of the CN building has been revamped to incorporate the mural. Yellowhead Ramblers will be playing at the museum on Sundays, Aug. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. The annual corn roast will be Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Maidstone Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. until Sept. 3, or call anytime to book an event or tour: Museum 306-893-2890, John 780-871-1027, Kathy 306-893-7378.
Maidstone Disc Golf saw Morgan Thomarat score his first-ever ace (hole in one) on Hole 4. Last week’s drawn winners were Morgan Thomarat for a disc and Wes Bolig for some gear. It was certainly a good night for Morgan.
The 11U AA Tier 5 boys’ provincials were held in Moosomin July 14 to 16 with eight teams playing. Maidstone Lakers won against Indian Head 4-0 on Friday, beat Edam 8-5 and mercied Carnduff 12-0 on Saturday, and squeaked by Carlyle 4-3 in an extra-inning semifinal on Sunday morning. In a teeth-clenching final game, they lost 3-2 to Edam, also in extra innings. Congratulations on bringing home silver, boys.
Maidstone 13U boys had a home tourney July 15-16, scoring 17-2 against Meadow Lake Sox, losing 7-6 to North Battleford Beavers, taking Humboldt Dodgers 13-6, and winning over North Battleford Beavers 17-5 in the final. Congrats to Gerald Hartman on winning $500 in the 50/50 and thanks to sponsor, Busy Man Inc. Special thanks to Clayton Klein and his crew for keeping up with the diamonds and outfield all season, and to Silver Lake Regional Park for the use of the new mound, beautiful facilities and camping for our teams.
Maidstone Lakers were in Unity July 14 to 16 for the 15U Tier 1 Provincials. They won against Saskatoon Braves on Friday 6-5 (a nail-biter), took Humboldt Saturday morning 17-7 (mercy after six innings) and had a tough loss 15-5 to Prince Albert Saturday afternoon. This took them to semifinals Sunday morning against Unity and an unfortunate 6-5 loss, ending their season. Despite ups and downs this year, these boys came together, setting a great sportsmanship example for all the younger Lakers minor ball teams.
Turtleford and District Co-op at Maidstone is having a customer appreciation barbecue Thursday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the store in the industrial area (215 Pearsonlittle Avenue). Be sure to come out and have lunch on us.
Reminders:
Maidstone Library summer reading program (K-6) Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. until Aug. 16.
Maidstone Farmers Market Fridays 4 to 6 p.m. at Silver Lake Regional Park until the end of August.
July 24-28 Grace Community Church Summer Kids Club 9:30-11:30 a.m. (register Melanie 306-716-6682).
July 31-Aug. 4, Aug. 7-11 Silver Lake Swimming Lessons ([email protected] or 1-639-844-7454).
Aug. 3 Come-and-go farewell for Speirs family 6:30-10 p.m. at Silver Lake ball diamond shelter.
