Davidson, Loreburn, Sports

Aztecs meet Raiders in junior basketball play

Davidson’s Nathan Chomyshen dribbles the ball with Loreburn’s Brennan Graham at his side.
Davidson’s Nathan Chomyshen dribbles the ball with Loreburn’s Brennan Graham at his side.

DAVIDSON — Junior teams from Loreburn visited Davidson School to take on both the boys and girls teams in basketball action on Tuesday.

The girls played first, with the visiting Aztecs holding a slight 18-13 lead at the halfway point and going on to claim a 32-18 win.

Baylee Batza led the scoring for Loreburn with 14 points, followed by Alyssa Glubis with eight points. Jordyn Dorward and Nicole Yakimoski also scored.

Tolu Arowolo was the top scorer for Davidson with eight points, including a three-point shot. Also scoring were McKenna Doell, Halle Herback, Leila McDonnell and Courtney Payne.

Next up, the boys’ teams faced off. Davidson led 19-12 at the end of the second quarter and eventually won with a score of 57-29.

Gabe Charette led the scoring for the Raiders with 12 points, while Deiondre Boychuk had 11 points and Riley Berry scored 10.

Jackson Norrish was the top scorer for the Aztecs with 18 points, while Dylan Glubis, Brennan Graham, Lance Hefervez and Emmitt Hundeby also scored.

For the full story and more photos, please see the Dec. 12 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

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Spirit of the season in Kenaston

Cameron Perry is pictured in all his Grinchy glory during one of the skits performed at Kenaston School's holiday dessert theatre on Tuesday.
Cameron Perry is pictured in all his Grinchy glory during one of the skits performed at Kenaston School’s holiday dessert theatre on Tuesday.

By Joel van der Veen

KENASTON — A packed house enjoyed a generous spread of Christmas entertainment at Kenaston School’s holiday dessert theatre on Tuesday.

The performances ranged from music and monologue to short skits, all with a healthy helping of Yuletide spirit.

Teacher Cindy Menzies, who introduced each act, said the students in grades 7 through 9 had planned and directed the entire event together.

The night opened and ended with performances by K-Rock, featuring principal Greg McJannet on guitar and vocals and Nathan Herrem on drums. Student Sam Thomson joined them on lead guitar.

For the full story and photos, please see the Dec. 12 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

Kenaston, Obituary

Obituary: Bruynooghe, Hannah

web-obit-bruynoogheHannah Mabel Bruynooghe (nee Harris)
April 12, 1928 — Nov. 2, 2016 (88 years)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hannah on Nov. 2, 2016 at the Nanaimo Hospital Palliative Care Unit.

Hannah was born to William and Esther Harris on the family farm southeast of Kenaston, Sask., the tenth of 12 children. She married Gilbert Brunooghe on April 12, 1947 in Oshawa, Ont., where they had moved to work. They soon returned to Saskatchewan to farm east of Kenaston a quarter-mile from Gilbert’s family farm.

Hannah was never one to shy away from hard work on the farm or lending a hand wherever she was needed along the way. She later moved to Nazko, B.C. in the late ’70s to live near her brother Walter Harris where she settled down and worked for many years before moving to the Nanaimo area on Vancouver Island. She fell in love with the area and chose to retire in her “hen house” in Stupichville, where she could enjoy the “island” life. Her passions included dancing, music, playing cards, playing Bingo and going for coffee with her friends. Some of her family’s fondest memories included: how she was light on her feet, full of laughter, fiercely independent living life “her way,” sharing her years of experience and advice and visiting with family and friends on her long travels back to Saskatchewan every year by car. Her grandchildren enjoyed summers growing up with her visiting family and friends, fishing and camping along the way. She enjoyed many years as a member of the Legion and the Moose Lodge where she enjoyed volunteering in the kitchen and attending their many dances and special events.

Hannah leaves to mourn her passing her daughter, Elaine Flylma of Olds, Alta., grandchildren Pam, Blair, Tanya and Kale; her son, Kelly Bruynooghe of Kenaston, Sask., grandchildren Ken, Rhonda, Brianne and Dillon along with five great-grandchildren. Hannah is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Don and Lois Harris of Vegreville, Alta., and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to her niece, Debbie Baggett; neighbour, Erin Daly and the entire Stupich family of Nanaimo, B.C. for their generous time, friendship, care and assistance. At Hannah’s request, there will not be a funeral service.

Hanley, Obituary

Obituary: English, Sonja

web-obit-englishSonja English

It is with great sadness that we announce that Sonja Helen English (nee Opseth), aged 81, passed away on Nov. 9, 2016 after a brief struggle with cancer.

Sonja is lovingly remembered by her husband Wes; son Robert English (Marika), their children Adam (Miranda), grandson Garrett, and Christina; daughter Gina Martinson (Iver) and their children Ashley (Chris) and Spencer (Kristine).

Sonja was born Oct. 22, 1935 in Birch Hills, Sask., to Sophie and Trygve Opseth. She did her schooling in Birch Hills and LCBI Outlook before marrying Wesley English in 1954.

Together they built their home and their family in Hanley, Sask. It was there Sonja worked for the post office, Red and White store and library. She was a member of the Royal Purple, an active member of the Hanley Lutheran Church, a sewer, bingo goer, and enjoyed tending her garden.

She was loved and will be missed by her extended family members and friends.

A funeral service was held at the Hanley Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements were in care of Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson.

Davidson, featured

Enchantment under the sea

A group of four pirates — Tyce Farden, Jaxon Wightman, Finn Low and Reece Johnson — sets sail during the elementary drama club play “The Little Mermaid,” presented at Davidson School on Nov. 25.
A group of four pirates — Tyce Farden, Jaxon Wightman, Finn Low and Reece Johnson — sets sail during the elementary drama club play “The Little Mermaid,” presented at Davidson School on Nov. 25.

By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — For an actor just a few months into his Grade 6 year, Aiden Pasher is proving to have quite a wide range.

In May, when Davidson School hosted the Missoula Children’s Theatre and presented The Jungle Book, Aiden played a young buck, one of the animals preyed upon by the villainous Shere Khan.

Last weekend, in The Little Mermaid, he had a rather more dignified role — King Neptune, ruler of the sea.

Pasher said memorizing the lines and rehearsing adds up to a lot of work, but it’s worth the effort.

“You get to show your passion and who you really are,” he said. “You get to express your feelings, put your heart out there.”

An audience of 200 gathered in the Davidson School gym on Nov. 25 for the elementary drama club production, which was more than two months in the making.

About 45 students between grades 3 and 6 were involved, including the actors and crew.

Arlene Low, who directed the show along with Crystal Johnson, Correne Pedersen and Cassandra Delorme, said it was the largest cast she has directed.

The production got underway in mid-September, with parts given to all interested students. Many parts were shared by multiple actors, allowing more kids to participate.

For the full story and photos, please see the Dec. 5 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

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Imperial impresses with “Peter Pan”

Wendy (Lexi Lewis) and Peter Pan (Jenna Joa) survey the sights as they fly through the night sky in Imperial School's production of "Peter Pan."
Wendy (Lexi Lewis) and Peter Pan (Jenna Joa) survey the sights as they fly through the night sky in Imperial School’s production of “Peter Pan.”

By Joel van der Veen

IMPERIAL — In between performances of Imperial School’s annual dessert theatre last week, a student asked director Carol Baade what show they were going to do next year.

“I said, ‘We haven’t got through these shows yet,'” Baade recalled with a laugh.

Such was the enthusiasm shown by students and staff alike as the school presented Peter Pan in three performances at the Imperial Community Centre between Wednesday and Friday.

Every one of Imperial’s 46 high school students was involved as part of the cast or crew, while many teachers, parents and others contributed to the show’s success.

“Probably the main goal is to do it as a team and a school project,” said Baade, the school’s principal. “There’s been lots of hours and lots of adventures.”

The play was based on the 1904 J. M. Barrie play and the 1953 Disney cartoon, using songs from the latter.

The shows incorporated singing and dancing by the actors, as well as a couple of performances by the Imperial School “A” Band under the direction of Vlad Osatiuk.

Celina Remlinger played the part of Tinker Bell and also served as student dance captain. Pat Joa and Holly Yanoshewski were the voice coaches while Wynter Batke and Lexi Lewis served as masters of ceremonies.

This fall marked 20 years since Imperial School’s high school students made it an annual tradition to mount a full musical production.

For the full story and more photos, please see the Dec. 5 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

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