MAIDSTONE — Frances Lundquist passed away in Lloydminster on April 27 at 93. Condolences are extended to her children: Dwayne (Deb) and Lois Sonnega (Gord Redden), four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; as well as two sisters: Pat (Bob) Bullock and Jacquie (Frank) Schmitt, both of Maidstone. As a young woman, Frances taught at Dee Valley School. She and her husband, Lennart, farmed and raised their family north of Maidstone, retiring to Lloydminster. The celebration of life for Frances will be held May 10 at 2 p.m. in Grace United Church, Lloydminster.
Maidstone Travel Group returned home last week from a whirlwind trip to France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany and Austria. See Michelle Bailey’s report on the adventure. From all the pictures and comments, I heard it was a truly amazing tour.
Following are the Maidstone Bowling year-end awards, with winners of High Single, High Triple, High Average in each league. Ladies League: Kathy Ballan 265, Della Reeds 597, Sandra McMartin 163. Seniors League Women: Pat Armstrong 263, Pat 630, Pat 169; Men: Keith Milner 272, Keith 669, Keith 182. Business League: Women: Melissa Paton 293, Melissa 707, Melissa 187; Men: Matt Sayers 310, Matt 713, Matt 195. Winning Team was Making Waves with members Linda Leier, Kaitlynn Johnston, Chad Kinchen, Dawn Kinchen and Wes Bolig. In the Youth League, the two highest overall (Single, Double, Average) in each age group received plaques: Bantam: Stone Pichette 229, 332, 113, Anna Foster 163, 261, 95; Senior: Ben Foster 273, 426, 154, Jack Foster 252, 404, 161. Thank you to Dusty Sutherland for faithfully sending all the stats to me throughout the year. Maidstone and District Bowling Alley thanks everyone for an entertaining season. A mini-league is currently running for May. We are looking forward to the fall with some league and alley enhancements.
Congratulations to Maidstone Legion Club Room's Chase the Ace winner on May 1, Peggy MacDonald, who took home $358. May 8 is the final night for the chase season, and the jackpot should be over $6,500. The first name drawn will win the weekly amount and will try to find the Ace of Spades. If it's not found, draws will continue until someone wins.
One item on the auction block at Waseca Fish Fry was labour by Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club. On Friday, May 2, a balmy 28 C day, group members were up for the challenge of two hours work at Mike Hult's farm. Next up was their annual outdoor work bee at Milleton Hall on Monday, May 5, where they cleaned the grounds and did some painting. Great team work, everyone.
Winners of Waseca Community Centre's raffle were Dave Pelletier ($500 Prairie Pine Butcher Shop certificate), Morgan Thomarat (fryer and turkey) and Marlene Carrier ($250 Prairie Pine Butcher Shop certificate). Thank you to all for your support. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the centre's Mother's Day Brunch from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday.
Please note the corrected time for Maidstone Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 10 is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The list of garage sale locations has been posted on Facebook and around town. With a few added after the deadline, there are now over 25 sales.
Also happening on May 10 is the Legion Club Room Cornhole Tournament starting at 11 a.m. (registration at 10) with burgers, hot dogs and drinks for sale all day and a 50/50 draw. Maidstone Library will be open with a book sale (fill a bag for $5) plus a seed and seedling swap. AA Foods will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bloomers Greenhouse 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Awesome Pops Ice Cream Truck will be set up outside CIBC from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. What a fun day it will be.
Maidstone Hotel's second annual golf tournament will be on May 31 at Silver Lake. Call 306-893-8222 to register a four-person team or individually. Steak supper follows at Maidstone Hotel (rides available from the golf course).
Reminders:
• Sunday, May 11 - Deadline for student applications to Maidstone Museum.
• Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13 - Spring work bee at Maidstone Museum. 4 p.m. each day. Many hands are needed to help us get ready for season opening.
• Tuesday, May 27 - Maidstone Show and Shine 4 to 8 p.m. at the hospital parking lot with Co-op/Health Care Auxiliary barbecue. Call Len 306-903-7261.
