Davidson, Sports

Peewees had the power in first-round win over Dynamos

Brodie Ringdal of the Davidson Peewee Cyclones heads for the goal while Dinsmore’s Claudia Lammers tries to block during the Jan. 23 provincial playoff game.
Brodie Ringdal of the Davidson Peewee Cyclones heads for the goal while Dinsmore’s Claudia Lammers tries to block during the Jan. 23 provincial playoff game.

By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — The Peewee Cyclones were playing at full blast last week as they hosted the Dinsmore Dynamos in the first round of provincial playoffs.

Davidson defeated the Dynamos 13-3, giving the team an enormous lead in the two-game total-point series.

“The kids played hard, all of them,” said Chad Allan, who coaches the Davidson peewee team with Chad Manz and Jacob Schilling. “The whole bench was involved in the game.”

Allan said Dinsmore also played a hard game and didn’t let up, so the competition was more balanced than the score indicated.

The Cyclones led 4-1 at the end of the first period and were up 9-2 by the end of the second.

Brodie Ringdal led the scoring for Davidson with three goals and three assists.

Zack Prpick, Hayden O’Brien, Jackson Allan and McKenna Doell each scored two goals, while Derek Griffin and Carter Mooney had one goal each.

Jackson Allan had a pair of assists, while Noah Schneider, McKenna Doell, Zack Prpick, Carson Palmer, Donta Desjarlais and Aiden Pasher were each credited with one assist.

Kenaston’s Connor George stood in net for the Cyclones and also had a successful game.

Davidson is currently tied with the Wynyard 1 team for fifth place out of 12 peewee teams in the East Central Minor Hockey League, with eight wins, four losses and one tie.

“It’s a competitive league,” Allan remarked.

The second game of the playoff series was scheduled for Friday, Jan. 27 in Dinsmore.

The winner of the series will face Southey in the next round. Details will follow in an upcoming edition of the Leader.

Davidson, Sports

Raiders poised for another winning year, says coach

Davidson's Andrew Read gets some air in a Jan. 21 tournament game against Rocanville.
Davidson’s Andrew Read gets some air in a Jan. 21 tournament game against Rocanville.

By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — The ingredients are all there for another successful season for Davidson’s senior boys basketball team.

What’s needed is a sustained effort and a determination to win, instead of just working to avoid losing, coach Kim Rettger said.

Last year’s senior boys team made history, winning Davidson its first provincial basketball title at Hoopla. Seven of those players graduated in June.

While the path to victory hasn’t been so direct this year, Rettger said Davidson is still among the top four 1A teams in the province, along with Rocanville and Middle Lake.

“All three of us are right in the lead,” said Rettger, adding that the victory would go to the team that makes the fewest mistakes and executes complete games.

The senior Raiders hosted eight teams in a home tournament the weekend of Jan. 20 and 21. Middle Lake won the weekend, defeating Rocanville by more than 20 points.

Rettger said it was a weekend of solid play for all participating teams, adding, “The calibre of basketball is just amazing.”

Davidson played a total of three games, easily defeating Langham in the opener on Friday night.

However, the two games on Saturday — against Rocanville and Norquay — proved more challenging, resulting in two close losses for the Raiders.

Coach Kim Rettger said he believes the team was up to the challenge in both games, but failed to keep its efforts up all the way through.

“There’s some work to do,” he said. “We’re in the games, we’re just not quite ready to play a complete game, it seems.”

For the full story, see the Jan. 30 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

Davidson, Obituary

Obituary: Puckett, Dwight

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Dwight Puckett
1947 — 2017    

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Dwight Puckett on Jan. 12, 2017.  Dwight was a devoted husband and family man, extremely proud of his wife, his three children, and equally proud of his four grandchildren.

He spent many hours fishing and hunting with his family, two of his great passions of his life.  He was an avid spectator at his childrens’ and grandchildrens’ sporting events, and was also involved with Boy Scouts and Air Cadets. Dwight spent many years teaching hunter safety courses as well. He had a wide variety of interests, most of which involved the great outdoors — hunting, fishing, flying small planes, and tractor pulling. Who can forget the sound of the Oliver Super 99 pulling the sled down the track?

For the last 15 years Dwight spent most summer weekends at black powder shoots with the Bethune and Saskatoon gun clubs where he made many treasured friends. During the week, he spent his time tinkering at his small engine repair business in Davidson. If you couldn’t find him in there, he was having coffee at the Shell, playing pool at the Seniors’ Centre, or having his “daily Pil” at a local watering hole.

Dwight was predeceased by his parents Neil and Margaret, grandson Allen Nelson, and brother-in-law Ron Balanoff. He will be deeply missed by wife Lynn, sons Bob and Michael (Kim), and daughter Michele (Gilbert) Nelson; grandchildren Trevor and Travis Nelson, Haylie and Hayden Puckett; brothers Jim (Fay) and Merritt; parents-in-law Bob and Phyllis Balanoff; sisters-in-law Penny Anderson, Pat (Kevin) Mackrell, Susan (Dave) Rodzen, Robin (Toby) Balanoff-Hok; step-grandchildren Jeff (Sandy) Nelson, Jeremy (Nicole) Nelson; step-great-grandchildren Shayla, Makayla and Jaxon Nelson.

A Celebration Of Life Funeral Service was held for Dwight at the United Church in Davidson, Sask., on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, 11:00 a.m.

For friends so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Dwight may be directed to the Arm River Wildlife Federation.

Arrangements in care of Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson.

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Obituary: Storey, Peter

 

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Peter Storey

Leslie Peter Storey passed away peacefully on January 16, 2017 in the Davidson Health Centre at the age of 88 years.

Pete was born in the family farmhouse southwest of Girvin, Sask. on February 1, 1928 to Herb and Teresa Storey, a brother to Clarence, age 4. Pete grew up on the family farm and was a true home body even as a child — he loved being on the farm. He went to school in Girvin and stayed with family in Regina to complete his Grade 12, which was quite an accomplishment in those days. He returned to work the family farm. Pete married Anita in 1953 and moved her in to the family farmhouse which they shared with his parents until Herb and Teresa moved in to Girvin.

Pete enjoyed sports, played hockey and ball and cheered steadfastly for the Blue Jays and the Riders. Pete loved horses, owning and raising both riding and standard bred race horses along with brother Clarence on the family farm. He and Nita raised a variety of livestock over the years including chickens, ducks, turkeys, pigs, Hereford and Black Angus cattle, dogs and cats. Pete cared for the earth, not only as a farmer but in his daily actions, meticulously following the 3-Rs of recycling. Pete retired from farming but continued to oversee things from a supervisory role until they moved to Davidson in 2012.

Pete will be remembered by those who knew him for his quiet strength, unending patience and unassuming nature. Pete was predeceased by his parents Herb and Teresa Storey, daughter Karen Lidington, brother Clarence, sister-in-law Erma, brother-in-law Harold.

Pete is survived by his loving family: Anita, wife of 63 years; daughter Susan (Rick) Parenteau, grandsons Colin (Victoria), Joey (Sabrina) — great-granddaughters Kendra and Bella, Spencer (Amanda Peppin); son Brent (Susan), granddaughters Shalene (Kevin) Johnson — great-grandchildren Elle and Deacon, Shannon Storey (Eric Tollefson); sister-in-law Norma McNabb, numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson, in charge of arrangements.

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New year starts off with a little Gust

Born Jan. 8, Jennifer Anne Gust is the first baby of the year for Davidson. She is pictured here with her mother Samantha and older sisters Jamie (left) and Jocelyn.
Born Jan. 8, Jennifer Anne Gust is the first baby of the year for Davidson. She is pictured here with her mother Samantha and older sisters Jamie (left) and Jocelyn.

By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — A growing town grew a little more on Jan. 8 as the Town of Davidson welcomed its first baby of 2017.

Jennifer Anne Gust was born on Sunday, Jan. 8 at 5:03 a.m., weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz.

She is the fourth child for Brian and Samantha Gust, who are also the parents of Joshua, 8; Jocelyn, 5; and Jamie, 3.

Samantha said the birth came a couple of days after her due date, adding that they went to the Davidson Health Centre at 10:30 p.m. the night before Jennifer was born.

“The doctor told me I’d better get going because she was coming fast,” she recalled.

They arrived at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon at midnight, and Samantha said it was a smooth delivery.

Samantha is employed in laundry services at the Davidson Health Centre, while Brian works as a janitor for the Case dealership and both grain terminals in town.

Brian is the son of Bob and Nina Gust of Davidson. Jennifer is the Gusts’ 27th grandchild.

Nina said they also have 28 great-grandchildren, adding, “And there’s three more on the way this summer.”

Samantha said the family moved here in May from Lloydminster, adding that the transition has worked out well: “I like it . . . I think the kids like it too.”

She also said her older kids are adjusting well to having a baby around the house again.

“They did really well, better than I thought they would,” said Samantha. “They just love her.”

The Davidson Leader, Davidson, Saskatchewan