MAIDSTONE — Evelyn Letitia Janus passed away at the Maidstone Health Complex on July 19, 2025, at the age of 82 years. Our sincere condolences go to her daughters, Eleanor (Jug), Bobbie (Kelly) and bonus daughter Trish; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Barry and Skip; sisters, Ethel, Paulette, Gerry, Jackie and Laurie; as well as numerous extended family and many friends. Evelyn was an unforgettable woman with a beautiful smile, an infectious laugh and an abundantly generous heart. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. A celebration of life for Evelyn will be held at a later date.
The first Silver Lake Farmers Market of 2025 was a wonderful occasion with an assortment of fresh veggies, preserves, baking, spices and one slightly different venue. The Zoo by Kass was there doing nail trims for dogs and marketing items, which Kass currently sells for other vendors at her business in the Maidstone strip mall. It was a good variety of wares and a great start to the season. Check out the farmers market on the next three Saturdays in August from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (It may be extended further, dependent on vendor availability.)
Maidstone 13U Lakers played the Tier 3 provincials in Unity last weekend. They went hard all weekend, gritty and determined, never giving up and keeping the competition on edge. That paid off with a 6-0 win against Wynyard (no last bat), a 15-9 win versus Swift Current (no last bat), then a 12-12 tie game, which forced an extra inning and ended in a 14-13 loss to Unity, putting the Lakers second in their pool. In semifinals on Sunday, they won over Humboldt 15-11 in a thrilling seven-inning game. After the display of resilience in back-to-back extra-inning games, the 13U Lakers went on to a nail-biting final 6-8 game versus Unity. Congratulations on your silver medal win, boys. Team members are: Aiden Wakefield, Boden Cardiff, Hunter O'Hare, Kaleb Benkendorf, Lane Becotte, Lucas Campbell, Tate Johner, Tristen Paterson, Ty Kraft, Ty Regnier, Walker Parkinson; Head Coach Brennan Becotte, assistant coach Lars Parkinson, trainer Travis Cardiff and managers Chelsey Parkinson and Jenna Benkendorf. Big thanks to coaches, managers, families and friends. Your support and hours dedicated to leading and helping these young athletes develop over the season are appreciated.
Upcoming: Register your kids for VBS "Wonder Junction" at Maidstone Grace Community Church from Monday, Aug. 18 to Thursday, Aug. 21 (9:30 to 11:30 a.m.). Crafts, games, snacks, stories, friends, prizes and more. Age 4+ or adult must stay. No cost, but we need to know numbers for snacks and supplies. Please register through Melanie Pompu on Facebook Messenger.
