MAIDSTONE — A beautiful memorial service for Alice Smith was held on Aug. 26. Born in Maidstone, she attended Halfway School, graduated in Maidstone, earned her diploma in 1968 and degree in 1981, and went on to become a teacher, first in Jansen for a year and then in Maidstone. So many of her students remember Alice as the most caring teacher they ever had. During this time, Alice and Vern Smith married, and together they spent 47 years on the farm north of Maidstone. As one of her Grace Community Church family, I was honoured to feel the love Alice shared with everyone throughout her life of 80 years. She was truly the personification of love and selflessness. Alice is dearly missed by her siblings: Bill (Mal), Martin (Ethel), Grace and Les Schmitke, special nieces Selena Schmitke and Ruth Presley of Maidstone, as well as many other family and all her friends.
The celebration of life for Clifford Lloyd Robb took place on Aug. 27 in Maidstone. Lloyd was born in Maidstone in 1934, lived here all his life and passed away in Maidstone Health Complex on Aug. 18 at the age of 91 years. Sincere sympathy is extended to his wife of 71 years: Idell; his children: Gary (Darleen), Brenda (Grant) Makin, and Reg (Elaine); seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; his sister, Lois Harris; numerous other family and a tremendous network of friends. Above all, Lloyd was devoted to his family. He loved the farm and outdoors, music and hockey. He enjoyed golf, curling, travel and theatre. Lloyd was a hard worker, master handyman and dedicated community member with a gift for words, an amazing talent for playing the piano and an engaging sense of humour. Over the years, he belonged to Scouts, Foresters, Sask. Wheat Pool (secretary and chairman), Maidstone Jets and Senior Jets, Silver Lake Regional Park, Pine Island Lodge, Maidstone United Church and school boards. Our community will forever remember Lloyd as a true gentleman of strength, integrity, honesty, generosity, firm beliefs and above all, a legacy of love.
Family and friends of Katie Meynberg gathered on Aug. 28 to honour her memory. Born Katherine Elizabeth Hafner in Budapest, Hungary, in 1925, Katie came to Canada at the age of four years. Her family moved to Maidstone in 1937, where she graduated and then became a teacher. Katie and Dick Meynberg married in 1946, had four children and spent 65 years together until Dick passed away in 2011. Katie lived a long and rewarding 100 years. Wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, farmer, friend and church member, Katie's faith was her strength and purpose throughout her life. Friends and family spent the afternoon reminiscing with sons, Richard, David (Sharon) and Ralph, and daughter, Jane (Lawrence), about the wonderful life of their mother. Rest in peace, Katie.
Congratulations to Wanda Donald, formerly of Maidstone, who celebrated 25 years with Horizon Ag and Turf (previously Agland) in Lloydminster on Aug. 1. Known for her dedication and lots of laughs, Wanda has provided exceptional service through the years. Of course, in Maidstone, she's renowned and still sought after for "Wanda's Famous Buns.”
Maidstone Disc Golf top averages (total number of cards) as of Aug. 26 are: Tier 1, Adam Bolig -8.5 (2), Cole Tenetuik -8 (3); Tier 2, Tyler Klein +1 (1), Kerigan White +1.44 (9); Tier 3, Alex Pompu +11.9 (10), Natasha Woodrow +12 (1). Top scored round last week was Matt Sayers with 10 under par. Draw winners were Jacquie Ross and Cole Tenetuik. The ace pot is at $282.
Several people representing the Rivers West District travelled to Swift Current to compete in the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association’s 55+ Provincial Summer Games from Aug. 26 to 28. Competitors from Maidstone included Pat Armstrong, Esther Jesse and Denise Newton. Murray Rak and Mary Ramsay (Cut Knife), Dorina Maraschal (Rosetown), Denise Newton (Maidstone) and John Kerelchuck (Lloydminster) finished as gold medalists in the 75+ Five Pin Team Bowling.
Randy Strelioff, Mel Lumley and Emma Rak (Cut Knife), Pat Armstrong and Esther Jesse (Maidstone) were silver medalists in the 65+ Five Pin Team Bowling. Every competitor, SSFA, City of Swift Current, the many venues that hosted a multitude of events, event volunteers and SSFA sponsors contributed to the success of the games.
Student Fresh Start was a great success. Linda gave 15 free haircuts to students on Saturday at Making Waves Salon, Maidstone. Several students picked up school supplies they needed. Thank you to everyone who donated supplies to help get students back to school on the right foot. Remaining supplies were taken to school for any others who need them. Linda said it was a very heartwarming day. Thank you, Linda, for your generosity.
Upcoming:
Monday, Sept. 8 - Kids Club at Grace Community Church, 3:30 to 5 p.m. (once a month).
Mock School Night (Parent Orientation) at Maidstone High School, 5 to 8 p.m. Pre-registration required by Sept. 5 a.m. A unique and interactive experience of a day in the life of your child.
Selena’s School of Dance in-person registration 7 to 9 p.m. at 201-2nd Ave. E. or use the link posted on Facebook.
Wednesday, Sept. 10 - Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary Pie Bingo 7 p.m. at Maidstone Legion Hall (111 Main St.)
