PALMER

June 3, 2019 Tara de Ryk

John Lewis Palmer of Bladworth, Sask. age 76 passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17th, 2019. John had fought a long courageous battle with cancer. He finally succumbed to his illness at the Davidson hospital with his family by his side. John is survived by his loving family: wife Darlene; children Lana (Steve), Lenny (Richelle), Michelle, and Lorie; grandchildren Raila, Justin, Kelsey, Madison, Autumn, Pierce, Macy, and Mason; great-grandchildren Elena, Jaxtyn, Madison, Zaine, and Phoenix; brother Bob (Monette); sister Lois (Irv); sister-in-law Sylvia; also numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. John was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Hazel Palmer, and brother Larry. A graveside service was held on Friday, May 24th, 2019 at 2:00pm at the Bladworth, Sask. Cemetery followed by a social gathering at the Bladworth Community Hall. For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Jack may be directed to the Bladworth Cemetery, Bladworth Hall or the Bladworth Elks. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Hanley, Kenaston, Obituary

Zwarich, Verna Lenett

June 3, 2019 Tara de Ryk

April 21, 1924 – May 24, 2019

Verna passed away on May 24, 2019 after a brief illness at the age of 95.

She is survived by her daughter Nola (Bob) Pruden, granddaughter Cheryl (Mike) Matevin, grandson Merle (Bobbie Joe) Pruden and families; daughter-in-law Gwen Zwarich, grandsons Terry (Michelle), Kyle (Taylor) and Ian (Christine) and families; sister Stella Jess and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Steve, daughter Diane, son Terry, great-grandson Quinton; parents Oscar and Julia Olson; brothers Randolph, Marvin, Stanley, Gordon and Palmer; and sisters Gladys Haight and Eunice Johnson. Verna was born and raised on a farm west of Kenaston. After marrying Steve they farmed east of Kenaston until his passing. Verna continued to manage her farm for many years. Many stories could be told of her various escapades during her long life. She loved music, the outdoors, caring for her yards and flowers and finding treasures at auction/yard sales. Funeral services for Verna will be held at the Hanley Centennial Hall on Wednesday June 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations in memory of Verna may be directed to the Hanley United Church, Kenaston Cemetery or a charity of choice. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Davidson

May 27, 2019 edition of The Davidson Leader

May 27, 2019 Tara de Ryk

Inside this week’s paper:

Results from Track & Field Sectionals • Poachers plead Guilty • Bigway Foods in Craik • Johnny Cash coming to Kenaston • much, much more…

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Davidson

Shoring Things Up

May 27, 2019 Tara de Ryk

Eric Packet and Chad Forrester apply pvc patches to the underside of the wooden boat that was installed at the Store by the Shore at Douglas Provincial Park. Please see the story in this week’s edition of The Davidson Leader.

Davidson

Community project

May 27, 2019 Tara de Ryk

A brand new John Deere seeding outfit from Western Sales makes a tight turn while seeding canola for Davidson’s community farmland project. Proceeds from the sale of the crop support recreation in Davidson and the Davidson Kinsmen Club. It is a joint initiative among the town, the Kinsmen and Western Sales, which provides the equipment, manpower to seed and harvest the crop as well as agronomy services. Other local businesses and companies support the project by providing crop inputs and fuel. Their efforts are recognized on a sign in the AGT Centre. Over the years the irrigated land project has raised a total of $201,777. This season the project has added another 90 acres of land. This land is of better quality, so yields and returns to the community are expected to be better. This additional land brings the total acres up to 260 with 230 acres seeded land and 30 acres in grass. This year’s crop was seeded with a John Deere 9620RX tractor, 1870 76-foot drill and C850 air cart.

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