DAVIDSON—Heartland Health Region had to turn people away from the influenza vaccination clinic in Davidson Thursday after they ran out of adult doses of the vaccine.
The health region received a vaccine shipment to Rosetown at noon Thursday, but due to logistics could not transport it that quickly out to Davidson, said LeAnne Paproski, communications coordinator for Heartland Health Region.
“We are very sorry we had to turn people away. We have had a few clinics now across the region where the public uptake has been swift and the doses of vaccine run out,” she said.
The next Davidson Influenza clinic is Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Health Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there will be lots of vaccine available, Paproski said.
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Remembrance Day service to pay tribute to fallen soldiers
DAVIDSON—Two Canadian soldiers who were killed by extremists in one week in October will be remembered at Davidson’s Remembrance Day Service Nov. 11.
A tribute to Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent is planned as part the local service. Cirillo was gunned down Oct. 22 as he stood guard at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Two days earlier Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent was struck by a car and killed at a strip mall parking lot in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.
Their deaths, which took place on home soil, has Canadians grieving and acknowledging the sacrifices veterans and current military members make for our freedom.
The service begins at 10:45 a.m. with the marching in of the flags by members of the air cadet squadron says Gord McRae, president of the Davidson branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
He said the service will be similar to those held in past years. Davidson Inter Church Association and the Legion are involved in the service. As well, McRae said it would feature a PowerPoint presentation by Davidson School students.
He said the community’s surviving Second World War veterans Alf Stulberg, Meryl Warren and Frank Taylor, Korean War veteran Bob Booker and war brides Jean Fells, Thelma Edwards and Gladys Camber will be recognized.
This year’s guest speaker is Ron Sarich, who served in the Canadian Air Force from 1970 to 1993.
Johnny Cash tribute show set for Wednesday
DAVIDSON—Fans of the Man in Black are in for a treat Wednesday when David James and Big River bring their Johnny Cash tribute show to the Parish Hall in Davidson.
“I speak like him, I act like him…” James said from his cell phone Monday while he and his band Big River were cruising down the Yellowhead Highway, heading from Alberta to Flin Flon for their next show.
James and Big River have been bringing their authentic tribute show to Johnny Cash fans for about six years and he’s had this current line up for three years.
“It’s not only about the voice,” James said. “It’s about living and breathing the man—his posture, his mannerisms, his moves and his quirks. I want our audiences to go home feeling like they just observed the man himself.”
James said his biggest compliment is when people, who saw Cash perform live, tell him how much like Cash he is.
People have a chance to see the man who starts his show by saying, “Hello — I’m almost Johnny Cash” this Wednesday.
David James and Big River are coming to Davidson through agent Trent Schmiedge of Graffitti Music. Schmiedge said a share of proceeds from the show will go to the new swimming pool fund.
Holder
1940 – 2014
It is with great sadness that the family announces the death of “Bill” William Andrew Holder.
With his signature positive attitude he fought and beat cancer in 2007 only to have it re-emerge in
2013. He passed away just after his 74th birthday on Oct. 14, 2014 at Davidson Health Centre. Bill was born in Davidson, Sask. on Sept 22, 1940 (a 40 model) the eldest of four sons to Pearl (Aikins) and Harold Holder. Bill leaves to mourn his loving wife of 52 years Jeanette (Hoffman); son Rob (Cathy), Kenaston; daughter Johanna (Jamie) Branigan, Pickering, Ont. and son Tim (Vickie), Kenaston; grandchildren Amanda, Saskatoon, Brett (Kristin), Logan and Jorden all of Lloydminster, Shayne Branigan, Ottawa, Ont., Brandon, Saskatoon and Holly Branigan, Pickering, Ont.; his mother Pearl (98); brother Ron (Diane), Wainwright, Alta.; brother Don, Saskatoon; brother-in-law Albert (Joanne) Hoffman, Kenaston; as well as many nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his father Harold (1970), brother Tom (1990) and nephew Ambrose (2007).
The love of the land and farming was Bill’s career his whole life. Like every other year since 1959 he seeded the crop and summerfallowed this spring even though he was tired. Hearing that the crop was off and in the bin in good shape made him very happy. At an early age he developed his other passion, vehicles in particular Chev’s. Mechanically Bill could make a Chevy purr like a kitten. Bill built telephone lines and was lineman for Kenaston Rural Telephone Co. and worked as a telephone operator. He was a volunteer fireman for over 30 years and served as deputy chief for some. He was a member of the Kenaston Lions Club. Bill served as a board member and president of the Kenaston Credit Union. He was on the board of directors in Craik and Nokomis for CCIL Co-op Implements. Ron Hamre sparked a fascination for radios and electronics. Bill talked to lots of truckers on the CB and became a Ham Operator VE5ACG in the 70’s communicating around the world. Bill was an active member of the Kenaston Seniors Club seeing the coffee was on and the pool equipment was ready to go. He had an incredible thirst for history and collected a library of local history books. He had an enviable memory to retain countless details. He enjoyed working on the Kenaston 2005 Kith ‘n Kin Book contributing many memories with dates and land locations. Bill and Jeanette enjoyed many trips with family and friends. Cypress Hills was a favourite place. Being a member of the Saskatoon Antique Auto Club meant touring with many wonderful car enthusiasts. In 2000 they circled the whole province. Bill was sure to see that his collectible Chev cars such as the 1937, 1940, 1951, 1964 SS convertible along with the 1946 ½ ton had equal road time. The last tour was this summer with the Scattered Spokes to Paradise Hill. Bill stated in his last days that “he had had a good run”. Bill leaves us “All the way in my Chevrolet”. The celebration of Bill’s life was held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Kenaston Place in Kenaston. Memorial donations may be made to the Kenaston Seniors Inc. Box 361 or the Kenaston Public Cemetery Society Box 24 S0G 2N0 or a charity of the donors choice. Arrangements entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home.
Jack
Wayne Anderson Jack
November 16, 1939 – October 30, 2014
The family of Wayne Anderson Jack are saddened to announce his passing on October 30 at the age of 74 in his home in Edmonton, AB. He was a beloved son to Bill and Alice, brother to Anna Daughn, husband to Debra, father to Morley (Barbara), Cindy (Ken), Trevor, Jason, Lori and Matthew (Kelsey), grandfather to Lindsay, Rebecca, Jason, Tamara, Kyle, Teri, Madison and Reid, and great-grandfather to Isaiah.
Wayne was a builder of partnerships and friendships and valued the many people he met throughout his lifetime.
A celebration of his life will be held on November 8, 2014 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Saskatoon, SK. It is his wish we gather to share a smile and a story – in lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the charity of your choice.