MAIDSTONE — Ghosts, goblins and a chilly wind blew through on Oct. 31 without leaving much amiss. At the Seniors Centre, Howl'oween Spook'tacular community handouts drew a terrific amount of activity with 321 youth coming for treats. Maidstone Museum sends a huge thank-you to all community members and volunteers who participated in making the event a smashing success again this year.
Following are Maidstone Bowling Club’s top scores for the week of Oct. 27. Youth League - Under 12: Will 163, Dekker 108; Teen: Ben 178, Jack 148; Seniors League: Keith M. 193, Pat A. 177, Doreen H. 174; Ladies League: Sandra M. 218, Esther J. 215, Eleanor P. 195; Business League - Women: Melissa P. 197, Rita W. 180, Kyla P. 178; Men: Kyle S. 240, Ryan D. 227, Doug S. 221.
The top 2 averages in each league are Youth: Will 132, Jack 174; Seniors: Keith M. 177, Pat A. 173; Ladies: Esther J. 164, Sandra M. 162; Business: Matt S. 199, Melissa P. 194. High triples so far this year go to Matt S. 713, Melissa P. 658, Brenda R. 594, Pat A. 576 and Keith M. 568.
Waseca Memorial Hall Board served up a fall supper on Nov. 3 with over 180 patrons enjoying a bountiful meal and great service. I was really pleased to see several jellied salads and savoured them all. The board thanks everyone who came, all the volunteers and all who donated items for the supper.
Milleton Community Hall resumed weekly drop-in coffee mornings for the winter months as of Nov. 6. Everyone is welcome to join the group on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Each November we pay tribute to those who served and continue to serve in our armed forces and RCMP. The sacrifice they have made for our country is immeasurable. Wear a poppy to remember our veterans and hope for peace. It is a reminder for all of us not to take for granted the freedom we enjoy every day. Maidstone’s schools will each have a Remembrance service on Thursday, Nov. 7. On Nov. 11, the Remembrance Day service in Maidstone is at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall at 111 Main St. Please be seated by 10:45 a.m. MST. "We will remember them." Lunch will be served after the service.
Maidstone Health Committee’s Festival of Trees will take place from Nov. 19 to 22 (Tues. to Fri.) at the Legion Hall. Hours (MST) are: Tues. 10 to 6, Wed./Thurs. 10 to 8, Fri. 9 to 2 (no Saturday this year). Santa photos are available Wed./Thurs. from 6 to 8 pm by donation. Maidstone Girl Guides will have hot chocolate and a bake sale. If you have items to donate to the festival, please call Angie Perkins 306-893-8477 or Megan Rhinehart 306-895-8500.
Other Upcoming Events:
Nov. 8 to 11 No School
Nov. 9 (Saturday) Lashburn Christmas Market at Community Hall (97 - 1st St. E.) 10 am to 4 pm MST. Lunch available.
Nov. 10 (Sunday) Pie Bingo at Waseca Community Centre 1:00 pm MST
Nov. 13 (Wednesday) Election Day – Town of Maidstone Council & NW School Division Board. Polls open 9 am to 8 pm MST at Seniors Centre 406 Main St. (Bingo cancelled for this day.)
Nov. 14 (Thursday) Midwest Family Connections “Sask Outreach Family Play and Learn” at
Ratushniak Elementary. Kids 0-6 years and parents. No charge. 10 a.m. MST
