- February 9, 1974 – March 26, 2011: It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the family of Bob deRegt announces his untimely death at the young age of 37. Bob is lovingly remembered by his wife Chantel Tiffany Shirley; daughter Emma Lynn Jule; mom Linda; brother Darren; sister-in-Law Trina; nephews Tyler and Codie; and numerous auntie’s, uncles and cousins, co-workers and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Jan and Sonja deRegt, and Ernest and Susan Unrau, and special person in his life, Peter Beckie. A funeral service was held at the Hanley Centennial Hall on April 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. and for all the Red Deer friends and family, there will be a memorial service on April 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Red Deer Lodge hotel. Bob grew up in Hanley and enjoyed much laughter with his family and friends. He was a huge animal lover and was known for rescuing abandoned or hurt animals—when he was young, he even brought home a wounded gopher and nursed it back to good health (which his mom was very happy about). He had a passion for muscle cars where his full collection is displayed in their new home in Red Deer. He enjoyed their annual family vacations, and also enjoyed his times spent with his friends, and had a good story to tell from each. It should be noted that Darren was not only a wonderful brother, but also Bob’s closest friend. Bob’s life was very much enhanced when he met Chantel, and even more so with the birth of their special daughter, Emma. Bob’s overwhelming love and joy was for his new little family. He was the best daddy possible. They built a new house and just moved in over a year ago. Every day when he came home from work he would just drop everything to scoop Emma up and smother her with kisses. He cherished every moment with her. Sitting and teaching her to play catch, watching her take her first steps, and yelling da da da. They loved their family dance time, with all three snuggled together dancing in the kitchen. He lived through her eyes getting excited as she meet her first horse, took her first quad and snowmobile ride, and playing come chase me. During the summer time they would be busy taking the dogs out walking, taking the camper out, just simply enjoying being outside and being together. His love also for Chantel just simply can’t be put into words. He had found “THE ONE”. He fell more and more in love with her every day and was the most amazing best friend and partner. They had three years but it was a true love and passion that will last a lifetime. As Emma was so important to Bob, an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers may be made by way of a memorial in-trust donation to Emma at 26 Crossley Street, Red Deer Alberta T4P OG4. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.
Students receive crash course on the consequences of risky behaviour
DAVIDSON—Grade 10 students from Loreburn, Kenaston and Davidson schools witnessed a potentially life-changing scene last Thursday as part of the PARTY program.
Sun West School Division and Heartland Health Region have joined forces to bring the PARTY (Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth) program to area schools.
The program aims to teach kids about consequences of risk-taking behaviours and to consider the consequences of their actions.
It does so in dramatic fashion that involves community volunteers and professionals.
The scene was of a smashed car, sitting in the middle of Davidson School’s parking lot. The students stood silently, waiting to see what was about to unfold.
Then the wailing of sirens filled the air as Davidson’s volunteer firefighters arrived on the scene. They were soon joined by Davidson’s two ambulances and then by members of the Craik RCMP detachment.
All three went to work and the students watched, their attention rapt.
The firefighters assessed the scene, determined one of the vehicle’s passengers was dead, and the other needed serious medical attention.
As for the driver, the RCMP handcuffed him and hauled him away.
The scene was one most students had never witnessed, but it is one that members of Davidson’s emergency services encounter all too often.
Please see the April 2, 2012 edition of The Davidson Leader for the complete story.
Marg Puckett Celebrates 101st birthday
Margaret Puckett blows out the candle on her birthday cake. She celebrated her 101st birthday March 28. Family and friends gathered at Davidson and District Health Centre on March 27 for a birthday party.
(Contributed photo by Fran Vanghel)
Optimist Dance Club considering Herb Nelson Centre
DAVIDSON—Tired of doing the Davidson shuffle, the local dance club told town council recently it has found a permanent partner: the Herb Nelson Centre.
Members of the Davidson Optimist Dance Club were at council’s March 20 meeting seeking support for their proposal to convert the lower level of the Herb Nelson Centre into two dance studios.
For years, the Davidson Optimist Dance Club has held classes in church halls, school gyms and community buildings around town.
Club president Vonné Johnson said they have 80 dancers taking lessons from five different teachers, three nights a week in three different buildings from September to May.
However, sometimes the club finds itself without a place to dance due to funerals and other unscheduled events leaving the club scrambling to find another place to hold the evening’s class.
“This year has been a nightmare for scheduling,” dance club member Karen Dieno said.
Johnson said with a few renovations, the lower level of the Herb Nelson Centre could be converted into two studios. This would allow the dance club to hold all its lessons in one spot.
As part of the renovations, she suggested moving a room designated for the Legion from the back to the front of the building so one large room could be created.
“We think we can help each other,” Johnson said. “We need space and you have it.”
She added that the dance club would pay rent.
She said the studio rooms, which will be empty except for a dance floor, large mirror and ballet bar, could be used by others outside of dancing hours.
“I think we have to discuss this with the library first,” Mayor Mary Jane Morrison said.
Davidson branch of Palliser Regional Library occupies the main floor of the Herb Nelson Centre.
Noise was the major concern, librarian September Brooke told council.
She spoke to council after the dance club’s presentation.
“There’s going to be music and lots of kids,” she said, expressing concerns that young children would be upstairs in the library, “hanging out” while they waited for their class to begin.
Coun. Mandy Tichit, council’s representative on the library board, agreed, reminding council that people go to the library to have a quiet reading time.
In their pitch to council, the dance club had said they would instruct dancers to wait for classes downstairs.
Another potential concern with the dance club using the lower portion of the building was that the library would lose a room, if the Legion room is re-located, that it uses for special programs such as the summer reading program, story hour, or if a speaker comes in.
Coun. Clayton Schneider suggested the dance studio rooms could be used for the library’s programming.
He volunteered to mediate a meeting between the dance club and library board.
“It’s got to work for everybody,” he said.
Brooke told council that she thought the library board and dance club could work together.
To limit disruptions to library patrons, Brooke asked that the dance club use the building’s back door, which has a separate entrance from the library.
Council agreed to this request.
“We don’t want to make you guys uncomfortable,” Coun. Cliff Cross said.
“A meeting between the library board and dance club will take place soon.
Kenaston Blizzards capture Senior D title
KENASTON—Tin is the traditional 10th anniversary gift.
But it was silver the Kenaston Blizzards were hoisting on March 25 as they raised the J. W. Hamilton Trophy for winning the Senior D Provincial Championships.
The Blizzards beat Lucky Lake/Dinsmore 6-1 in the third game of the best of three series.
The win came exactly 10 years to the day since Kenaston won its first Provincial D title in 2002.
Since then the Blizzards have been to the semi finals, north finals, and other rounds of provincial playoffs, but “we were never able to do it again until now,” said coach Barry Firby.
He said this year’s team was different thanks to homegrown products Mike Prpich and Aaron Phillips who came home to play with Kenaston after playing professional hockey.
“And we added a couple imports too,” Firby said.
The Blizzards’ roster also includes players from Kenaston, Hawarden and Hanley areas as well as goalie Kevin Hassett and forward Kenton Dulle, who hail from Craik.
After beating the Kyle Elks in the semi-finals, the Blizzards met Lucky Lake/Dinsmore in the finals.
Lucky Lake/Dinsmore won the first game 6-4 in Dinsmore. On March 24, Kenaston won the second game 5-1 at home. The Blizzards travelled to Lucky Lake for the final game beating their hosts 6-1.
Between provincial playoffs and league playoffs, Blizzards have become the best show in town.
“Everybody is very excited in Kenaston. We’ve had some really good crowds watch us,” Firby said.
Kenaston was in Rosetown Saturday night for the fifth and deciding game in the Sask Valley Hockey League. The series was knotted at 2-2.
The Rosetown Redwings won the first two games in the series 9-6 and 6-3 respectively.
The Blizzards came back March 20 to defeat the Redwings 6-5 in Rosetown and then beat them in Kenaston last Tuesday, March 27, 6-3. Lyndon Leard and Alekcei McAvoy had two goals each for the Blizzards with Kenton Dulle and Aaron Phillips getting a goal apiece in the win. Rosetown outshot Kenaston 38-26 with Blizzards goalie Kevin Hassett stopping 35 shots.
Results of Saturdays league final in Rosetown were unavailable at press time.
The Kenaston Blizzards 2011-12 player roster included goalies Jon Sagen and Kevin Hassett as well as Lyndon Leard, Josh Kerpan, Nick Prpich, David McDougall, Derek Butcher, Skylar Feltis, Clint Ringdal, Ryley Lowdermilk, Scott McQueen, Tyrel Kerpan, Kenton Dulle, Garrett Soparlo, Mike Prpich, Don McAvoy, Lee Carpenter, Jesse Ouellette, Chris Prpich, Lucas Ringdal, John Ouellette, Alekcei McAvoy, Mike Hertz and Aaron Phillips.
Cyclones win Provincial C and LLHL titles
DAVIDSON—Davidson Cyclones brought home a Senior C Provincial Championship banner after a decisive 6-2 win over the Kyle Elks in Kyle on March 25.
The Cyclones “played as good as we could,” coach Jason Shaw said of his team’s effort in the second and third games of the best of three-game series.
The Cyclones, after losing Game 1 in Kyle by a score of 9-4, had to win the March 23 game at home. They did, winning 4-3 to force the third and final game in Kyle.
Friday, March 23 in Davidson
Kyle’s Justin Williams opened scoring in the first period until Davidson’s Derek Allan tied the score at one. In the second period Danny Williams regained the lead for the Elks until Josh Sim scored to tie it 2-2. Brett Siroski put Davidson ahead 3-2 after a scramble in front. The Cyclones’ penalty kill surpassed expectations as Chase Schafer scored a short-handed goal for the 4-2 lead.
In the third period Danny Williams scored on a breakaway to put the Elks within one. Davidson managed to hang on for the 4-3 win and to force Game 3 in Kyle.
The Cyclones hit the road for the Sunday night final.
According to commentary by “feedmill” on the website Long Lake Hockey League Talk, “I think Kyle thought they would wrap it up easily on home ice, and that cost them as the Cyclones knew that anything less than a solid effort on the road would not cut it.”
About six minutes into the first period, Kyle’s Tom Williams scored for the 1-0 lead. It was short lived. A minute later Davidson’s Chris Babiy, while on the powerplay, scored to tie the score. Zach Sim scored to put Davidson up 2-1 to end the first period.
In the second, after back and forth action, Steve DaSilva scored midway through the period to make it 3-1 for the Cyclones. Then, Colton Allan scored and DaSilva banged in his second of the night to end the period 5-1 for Davidson.
In the third, Derek Allan scored to stretch the lead to 2-1. With about four minutes remaining, Kyle managed to sneak one past Cyclones’ netminder Mark Zoerb, but that was all.
Davidson won 6-2.
This is the Cyclones third straight provincial title.
The 2011-12 Senior C banner will join two Senior D banners won by the Cyclones in 2011 and 2010 as well as a Senior C banner the Cyclones won in 1989.
Cyclones are Long Lake Hockey Champs
The Cyclones, last Tuesday, won the Long Lake Hockey League final with a 2-1 win over the Drake Canucks.
In the first period, Davidson’s Carter Smith scored the first goal of the game. It would be the only goal until the third period when the Cyclones, who were down two men, received a much-needed cushion courtesy of Josh Sim. The score was 2-0 for Davidson. Then late in the third, Drake finally found the net to make it a one-goal game. With seconds remaining, Drake scored to tie the game, or so they thought. The goal was disallowed because it was batted into the net by a player’s hand.
The Cyclones won 2-1 to win giving them a 3-1 lead in the series and the league championship.
The Cyclones’ season may be finished, but some of the team’s players are still playing hockey.
Steve DaSilva, Derek Allan and Josh and Zach Sim will be lending their talents to the Lloydminster Border Kings who are hosting the Allan Cup. The six-team, round robin tournament for the National Senior Hockey Championship runs from April 16 to 21.
A fifth member of the Cyclones, Carter Smith, may also be playing for the Cup. Smith plays with the Rosetown Redwings, who are in the midst of Provincial A finals against Balgonie. If Rosetown wins, then Smith may have a chance to play against his Cyclones’ teammates.