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DAVIDSON—Although he never was a member, Robert Stephenson must have valued the importance of the Davidson Senior Citizen’s organization to the community.
The seniors’ club received a substantial donation from Robert’s estate. This donation was recognized last Tuesday with the unveiling of a plaque that will hang in the centre. Robert’s sister Grace Surkan attended the unveiling and was pleased to see her brother’s generosity recognized.
Robert passed away Nov. 23, 2018 at the age of 76. Born in Davidson on Dec. 4, 1941, Robert lived in the community his entire life. He farmed in the Cherry Grove district west of Davidson, the third generation of Stephensons to farm the land. It was a mixed farm with grain and livestock.
He retired from farming in 2008 and moved into Davidson.
Robert’s was a constant presence in the community. He would attend community events, public meetings, suppers and socials and was a regular at the rink where he enjoyed watching hockey and curling games.
Seniors’ Club member Mary Ann Chomyshen said she’s known Robert for as long as she can remember.
“He was our neighbour when I lived on the farm and we are even distantly related,” Chomyshen said during the unveiling. “He was always a friendly and good neighbour.”
She said when Robert and his mother moved to town, Robert would drop by the Senior Centre for coffee occasionally during Senior’s Bridge and he always supported the Alzheimer Society’s Coffee Break fundraiser, also held at the centre.
“Robert must have realized that our members are reaching a point where it is difficult for us to fundraise, as most of us are in our eighties and nineties,” Chomyshen said of the generous donation that will help them keep the club running.
She said the plaque would serve as a reminder of Robert’s generosity, ensuring he won’t be forgotten.
The carrots in Krista Allan’s garden reached new lengths this season. Some are almost 18 inches long. The straight and narrow carrots may have benefitted from soft soil or perhaps they had to stretch deep into the soil seeking moisture during the dry start of the growing season. If your garden has produced exceptional or unusual produce, please send a picture so we may share with our readers. Email photos to davidsonleader@sasktel.net or text 306-567-8638.
(Photo courtesy of Krista Allan)
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The Davidson Raiders senior football team began practising last week in preparation for this Friday’s game against Rosetown. It’s a brand new six-man football season for the Raiders in more ways than one.
They’re playing in a new conference against teams they’ve never played before. They’ll be playing against bigger schools, including Clavet, last year’s provincial champs. Their opponents in 2A, Conference 3 this season are: Rosetown, Biggar, Clavet, Outlook, Kindersley and Unity. The Raiders had 14 players out to practice last Tuesday evening. Coach Jason Low said they are expecting five more players on the team. The team is made up of players in grades 9 to 12 from Davidson, Loreburn, Kenaston and Craik schools.
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