MAIDSTONE — Katherine "Katie" Meynberg passed away at Pine Island Lodge, Maidstone, on Aug. 9, 2025, at the age of 100 years. Condolences are extended to her children: Richard Meynberg, David (Sharon) Meynberg, Jane (Laurence) Fulton and Ralph Meynberg; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; her brothers: Frank Hafner and Doug Hafner; and numerous other family. We remember Katie as a quiet, private woman who loved her family, her church, plants and gardening, music and dancing even in her latter years. A memorial service for Katie will take place in Maidstone Legion Hall on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m.
Margaret MacEachern of Maidstone and her children, Hazel from Saskatoon, Ken from Cold Lake and Duncan from Marsden, attended her sister, Beth Piché's 104th birthday party on Saturday, Aug. 16. Beth's three daughters and their families all attended the celebration at River Heights Lodge in North Battleford. Beth enjoyed the whole day and is looking forward to another wonderful year. Happy 104th, Beth.
Maidstone Museum held a board meeting on Aug.13 with eight members present. Many tours have been provided this summer with visitors from England, Germany, Ontario (Red Lake), British Columbia (Kelowna), Alberta (Cold Lake, Edmonton, Lac La Biche, Rivercourse) and numerous others from all over Saskatchewan. The buildings and grounds have been well-maintained, despite the need for additional repairs following the damaging hail in July. Most flowers have recuperated and filled in beautifully. The tubs planted by Grade 1-2 students are producing their bounty: so far, celery and a small pumpkin have been harvested. Thanks to anyone who has helped at the museum this summer; there's always much work to be done. Plans were finalized for the annual corn roast and fall market on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Several vendors will be open by the deck from 3:30 to 7 p.m. and the corn roast meal will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Your meal will consist of a cob of corn, a burger or hot dog, a drink and an ice cream cup, all for $15. If you want takeout, please bring your own containers and bags. The next museum meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. A fall clean-up will be planned. All are welcome to attend.
About 20 people gathered for an afternoon of music on Sunday, Aug. 17, at Maidstone Museum. The Yellowhead Ramblers entertained us with popular songs from the past. Band members are Rodney Ferguson (electric guitar), Alan Hinde (laptop steel guitar), Jean McPherson (keyboard/ vocals/music coordinator), Colin Venebles (vocals), Peter Strybosch (drums/vocals) and Bill McGilvery (fiddle/harmonica/mandolin/vocals). Following the music, everyone enjoyed some delicious refreshments and visiting.
Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary's online food auction is up for a sneak preview of the items. I checked out the 61 items as of Monday, Aug. 18 and oh my, what delicious choices! Go to www.32auctions.com/Maidstonehealthcare and set up an account or log in if you already have one. It's easy. Bidding opens on Monday, Aug. 25, at 9 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The auxiliary is excited and thankful for all the generous donations from our community to help purchase patient care items and a new blood analyzer for the lab.
Upcoming:
There is no farmers market at Silver Lake on Saturday, Aug. 23, due to the St. Walburg Blueberry Festival. Future farmers markets will depend on vendor availability.
Remember to take your donation of school supplies to Making Waves Salon for Student Fresh Start. On Saturday, Aug. 30, Linda is doing free haircuts for students and they will choose school supplies they need from those donated. The event will end on Aug. 30.
Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary's pie bingos start Wed. Sept.10 and run weekly till Oct. 22.
