The Davidson Leader wins Better Newspaper award
Sacred Heart CWL host Saskatoon Diocesan convention
DAVIDSON—Months of planning and preparation by members of the Sacred Heart council of the Catholic Women’s League ended in success April 23.
The local CWL hosted the Saskatoon Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada’s 77th Annual Convention.
The event attracted 200 attendees from the five regions within the Diocese of Saskatoon, who gathered at Davidson’s Community Centre for the organization’s annual meeting and biannual elections. The daylong program included national, provincial and committee reports as well as a mass celebrated Donald Bolen, Bishop of the Diocese of Saskatoon. The mass was followed by a banquet and then attendees returned home, likely tired after the long day.
It was a special event for local CWL members.
This was Sacred Heart CWL’s first time hosting the diocesan convention. Members began planning in the fall.
“It was a big job but it was worth it,” says Amber Greene, convention chair and Sacred Heart CWL president.
On Thursday, Greene said she had just received an email from the Saskatoon Diocesan Council of the CWL’s new president thanking Sacred Heart members for putting on such a good convention.
With more than 90,000 members in Canada, Greene says their numbers carry some clout with federal and provincial politicians.
She says CWL members will question politicians on policies and laws such as abortion, for example.
“They write lots of letters,” she says.
They also do charitable work to help the community.
CWL members visit with health centre residents and take Communion to Catholics who are unable to attend mass.
About $1,000 was collected at the convention mass held at Sacred Heart Church. Because the Sacred Heart Parish CWL hosted the convention, they get to keep the money, which they are donating to Davidson and District Health Centre.
The money will go towards buying an electronic blood pressure machine.
Zdunich, Mary Cecilia
Mary Cecilia Zdunich
1921-2012
Mom began her spiritual journey on April 17, 2012 at the age of 91. Mary Cecilia Sarich was born on January 8, 1921 at Hanley, Saskatchewan, the fourth of eight children born to Martin and Mary Sarich. Mary married Joseph Zdunich on November 6, 1943. They farmed and raised four children in the Bladworth district. Mary is survived by: daughters Margaret, Brenda, Beverly (George); daughter-in-law Gloria; seven granddaughters Lana, Lisa, Lavonne, & Lori Zdunich, Jolene Mundt (Kevin Klimuk), Lorlee (Todd) Cole and Leah (Velon) Herback; and eleven great grand-children. She is also survived by her sisters Eva Fawcett, Anne Sarich and Kitty Masich; her sisters-in-law Marie Zdunich, Rose Munro, Helen Chapin and Anne Libke; and several nieces and nephews.
Mary was predeceased by husband Joseph (1972), son Gerald (2000); parents Martin & Mary Sarich; brothers John, Mike, & Louis Sarich; and sister Vera Wasden.
A vigil of prayers will be held on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 7:00 pm and the Mass of Resurrection will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11:00 am. Both services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Davidson, Sask. Interment will be held at the family plot, St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Kenaston, Sask. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson, in care of arrangements. Donations can be directed to St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Kenaston.
Plans for pool take shape
DAVIDSON—Davidson’s new swimming pool committee expects to meet this Thursday to review options and costs of building a new swimming pool.
They will also look at the pros and cons of possible locations including the current spot, the Communiplex and a third site that’s being considered.
Trevor Ouelette, Davidson’s rec. director, said he will present this third location at Thursday’s meeting.
This mysterious site has possibilities to enhance the pool’s visibility and increase traffic, Ouelette said as a teaser.
A pool is an investment in the community. Ouelette said a new pool may not be vital to the community, “but it makes it more inviting.”
He said amenities such as a nice rink, golf course and playgrounds help persuade people to move to a community, particularly people with young families who want places for their kids to play.
Last Wednesday Ouelette was working on his presentation for this week’s meeting where he will present the committee with some options.
He said there are three main types of pools they may consider. The first is a steel-framed pool with a vinyl liner, the style used for residential pools. This pool is economical to build, Ouelette said, but it cannot have a beach entry.
The second type is a zero-entry membrane liner. Ouelette said these pools are constructed using a very thick membrane with concrete flooring and steel-framed walls. These have many design possibilities and permit a beach entry.
The third, and most expensive option, is a zero-entry, spider tie concrete pool. This is the typical concrete outdoor pool. Because it is all concrete construction, it allows for full design possibilities.
With these options in mind, Ouelette said, “The next step is for the community to decide how much money do you want to raise or how much money do you want to spend? Do we try to fill our wish list or do we tailor our wish list to what we can afford.”
He said a pool with “beach entry into a paddling pool which leads into the main pool would be a dream.”
Ouelette recently met with a contractor from Pleasureway Sales in Saskatoon to go over various options.
He said they talked about a pool that is junior Olympic size with two diving boards.
In the meantime, Ouelette said he’s been researching current and prospective provincial and federal government grants.
He said there are many little grants that they can apply for and he has all those contacts.
“If there are any big $100,000 grants out there, they are hiding because I can’t find them,” he said.
Elbow man receives Medal of Bravery
Mark Janke of Elbow was among 36 people from across Canada honored Friday for their bravery.
He received the Medal of Bravery from Gov. Gen. David Johnston at Rideau Hall in Ottawa for his actions in rescuing people from a submerged vehicle near Stoughton on April 28, 2007. Darren Bieber of Weyburn also received the Medal of Bravery for his actions in this incident.
A car with five people on board had lost control, left the roadway and flipped into a water-filled ditch.
One of the occupants got out and ran to the road to alert passersby.
Janke stopped his vehicle and got out to help. He pulled two people out of the wreckage. At that point, Bieber arrived and helped Janke pull out the last two victims. Bieber and Janke then took care of the two survivors until the ambulance arrived. Unfortunately, three of the four died.
The Medal of Bravery recognizes acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.
Nickolas Lawrence Bonic
July 26, 1936 – April 17, 2012
Nick, late of Regina, passed away peacefully with family by his side. He was predeceased by his parents Anna (nee Prpick) and Nickolas Bonic. Nick will be lovingly missed, always remembered and forever cherished by his wife Shirley (nee Davidson) married July 4, 1959; daughters Deborah (Thomas) Rush and children Dylan and Taylor; Sue Heintz and children Jennifer (Blake and their children Bren and Ella), Jessica (Marcus) and Jayden; Melanie Loreth and children Riley, Kennedy and Samantha; as well as siblings Hazel (Ian) Gardiner, Tom (Jackie) Bonic, Shirley (Hank) Paquin and Margaret Krpan. Funeral service was held at Holy Family R.C. Church, 1021 McCarthy Blvd. North, Regina, Sask. on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com