MAIDSTONE — Our community was heartbroken upon hearing of Jordi Johner’s death in a vehicle accident Oct. 2 at the age of 45. Well-liked as a family man, coach, co-worker and friend to so many, Jordi will be dearly missed. Our sincere condolences are extended to Maxine, Lizelle, Karyss and Zac, as well as all Jordi’s family and friends.
We heard good news of Sheena (daughter of Bob and Tara Banks) and Trent Graham who moved to Sicamous, B.C. in 2020 and opened a new business, What the Woof Pet Supplies. All their hard work has paid off as they recently received the gold award in the SAObserver’s Reader’s Choice contest for best pet store in the Shuswap. If you’re out their way, be sure to stop in and say hello.
Congratulations to Ratushniak Elementary School’s 2022 flag football team for winning their end-of-the-year tournament.
Maidstone Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders extend a big thank you to Lyle Smart for his generous donation of bottles and cans. They’re excited to start up units again in Maidstone. Donations help fund activities, excursions, trips and further involvement in our community. If you have any recyclables for donation, contact Hayley Yuill 306-218-0172 or Kristin Shantz 306-903-7401. They weren’t able to get mint cookies this fall but they do have classic Girl Guide cookies for sale. They’ll also be arranging bottle drives throughout the year.
The Guiding unit (Sparks, Brownies, Guides) held their first meeting Sept. 22 with introductory games, time outside and planning. The girls are interested in skill building, outdoor activities, camping and helping their community. Meetings are bi-weekly on Thursdays 6 to 7 p.m. at the United Church (next one is Oct. 13) and they have room for three more girls.
Maidstone Museum and Maidstone Guiding’s Howloween Spooktacular handout event is happening again this year. On Monday, Oct. 31 from 3:30 to 7 p.m., we’ll be in the entrance of the seniors’ Drop-In Centre at 406 - Main St., handing out bags containing treats, crafts and novelties. We’ll have the drive-through/carport decorated and blocked off so Halloweeners can walk through and receive their goodies. We ask community members to donate money or treats for this event (commercially packaged items only). All households and businesses who prefer to donate to us rather than have people coming to their door will be given a sign to put up telling Halloweeners to come to the seniors’ centre for their treats. Please call Kathy Utri 306-893-2799, text me at 306-893-7378 or find me on Facebook if you want to donate or have any questions.
Seniors often find it difficult to make delicious meals just for themselves. Pine Island Suites has “stepped up to the plate.” They will make dine-in or take-out meals for you: choice of dinner or supper or both, for $10 per meal. For more information, call 306-893-4347 or stop by the suites (402- 1st St. W.).
Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary pie bingos continue every Wednesday at 7 p.m. until Oct. 26. They have had good turnouts, with 30 scrumptious pies and a special blackout prize each week. Get in on the fun and show support for our much-appreciated auxiliary.
Mark your calendars for Waseca’s fall supper on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Waseca Community Memorial Hall.
