MAIDSTONE — Maidstone High School graduation 2025 was celebrated on Friday, May 23. Congratulations to all the graduates and their families. Everyone looked terrific in their finery, and it was an awesome ceremony. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Those who received scholarships/bursaries were: Kaitlin Brett – MHS Staff Scholarship $500, MHS Art Scholarship $250, Jim Mitchell Scholarship $1500, Maidstone Oilmen’s Bursary $500, Maidstone Chamber of Commerce Bursary $500; Olivia Perkins – Eidsness Scholarship $500, MHS Art Scholarship $250, Jim Mitchell Scholarship $1500, Black Seal Society Bursary (Quo Vadis) $1000, Waseca Rec Board Bursary $500; Jadyn Rhinehart – Jim Mitchell Scholarship $1,500, SCC Bursary $500, Black Seal Society Bursary (Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc) $1,000, Kinsmen Club Bursary $1,000; Cooper Wakefield – Synergy Credit Union Bursary $1,000, Agriculture Society Bursary $1,000; Ethan Alsager – Baytex Energy Ltd. Scholarship $500, Tripp Anderson – Nic Weston Memorial Bursary $1,000; Daelyn Ducherer – Waseca Rec Board Bursary $500; Maddox Mcgowan – Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Bursary $500. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 142 awards two bursaries of $500 each on awards day, usually to one male and one female.
Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club held their 2025 Achievement Day on May 26 at Milleton Hall. Judging of indoor projects and the lighthorse judging class took place at 10 a.m. Following grace, judges, sponsors, 12 leaders, 25 members and their families enjoyed a delicious lunch prior to opening ceremonies. At 12:30 p.m., the pledge was recited, and Roxanne Smith, a former member for 13 years, officially opened the event. Indoor MCs were Tristan Blyth, Mickey Blyth, Hunter Allen and Jayce Myer. Indoor demonstrations were given by Coffee Club, Sewing, Cloverbuds, Outdoors, Canine and Welding project members. Everyone then moved outside for presentations by Archery (two shoots), Sheep (Showmanship, Grooming and Demo), Small Engines, Lighthorse (Showmanship, Grooming, Equitation, Trail, Barrels, Poles), Beef (Grooming, Showmanship, Steer Conformation), Photography and Canine Agility. Lighthorse and Canine members finished up the day with an entertaining costume class. Outdoor MCs were Jacob Gerlinsky, Tristan Blyth, Harper Johnston and Saidai Mosher.
With a temperature of 25 C, we were thankful for the occasional clouds and gusting wind, although it did create problems for a few of the demos. We were also grateful to the young members who circulated with watermelon, ice cream cups and popcorn. Congratulations to Saidai Mosher on winning the door prize: a bird feeder, bird seed and a beautiful painted garden stone which she gave to her grandma (lucky me!).
Maidstone Gully 4-H extends sincere appreciation to the record book judges, Connie Graham, Charlene McLaren and Pat McLaren, and project judges, Shelley Byrnes (Junior Leader), June Dodsworth (Canine), Kerry Flegel (Lighthorse), Evan Horvath (Small Engines and Welding), Esther Jesse (Coffee Club and Sewing), Amanda Kaminski (Sheep), Jamey Pilling (Cloverbuds), Lisa Rosseau (Outdoors), Brennan Schachtel (Archery and Beef), and Jason Whiting (Photography). Thank you also to the many sponsors and all who attended. We look forward to seeing everyone at 4-H Expo in Lloydminster, May 31 to June 2, and our awards day in June.
Selena's School of Dance is holding their dance recital on Saturday, May 31, at 7 p.m. in Maidstone High School gym. All the Maidstone dancers are looking forward to showcasing their tremendous achievements this year. This is their very first recital, and they’ve teamed up with some amazing local businesses to make it an unforgettable experience for everyone. You’ll get to see award-winning routines and brand new performances that the students have been pouring their hearts into all year long. Admission is $10, under six free.
Maidstone Splash Park is now open every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rules are posted – please follow them and keep our park clean and safe.
Starting Saturday, May 31, Maidstone Museum will be open for tours from 2 to 5 p.m. and will be open every Saturday and Sunday afternoon until Sept. 1. Bookings for tours and events at other times can be made by calling 306-893-2890. Be sure to come down to the farmers market and concession at the museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, Minor Ball Day in Maidstone.
