In the Community

Orolow Church northeast of Borden held a snowmobile rally Feb.19 with over 120 riders taking part. Top prize of $900 went to Rodger Pederson of Blaine Lake. Other winners were Aaron Gross of Saskatoon $540 and Evelyn Paulson of Langham $360.

Maymont Central School badminton teams have begun after school practices. Mrs. Deline coaches the junior players, and the senior players are coached by Mr. Olchowski. The Maymont Broomball team captured the bronze at a tournament held in Bruno.

The Unity curling rink and hockey rink, of course, continue to be active this time of year. Unity Comprenesive High School was proud to have high school senior teams win district play downs to qualify for their respective regional Play downs Feb.

A gathering of the Maymont seniors took place Feb. 17 to bid farewell to Margaret Johnston who is moving to Lloydminster, Alta. Margaret will be residing in the Pioneer Lodge which is an assisted living facility.

The Marsden Golden Age Seniors had their meeting Feb. 14. Kaye Graham celebrated her birthday and a lovely cake was enjoyed by 13 members. The Marsden Seniors will have a silent auction and bake sale on March 17 for St. Patrick's Day.

Shirley James of Waseca visited her mom Tillie Linkert and took her to do some shopping. Sympathy to the Churn family on the passing of Thelma Churn, a former Maidstone resident.

Throughout the years, the Virgin Mother Mary has appeared to countless believers, bringing messages of hope, love and peace. Feb.

The RM of Glenside Recreation Board held a meeting March 7 at the home of Tracy Gardiner of Spinney Hill. The final cheques and receipts from donations made to end the 2010 program were filed.

I'm sure music is threaded into my DNA. My grandmothers sang in church choirs, my mother still does, my grandfather played the piano and my father always tried.

Mount Hope Multiple 4-H Club held a meeting Jan. 28. Members discussed curling. The junior team won the district title and moved on to Aberdeen for regionals. There they lost in the end, but had fun. Speeches were talked about.