Category Archives: Davidson

Davidson, Obituary

Winnifred (Winnie) Scott

June 19, 1919 – March 10, 2018

Winnie Scott passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Davidson Health Centre at the age of 98.

Winnie was born at the family farm between Craik and Aylesbury, Saskatchewan, the third child of Arthur and Fanny Boyce. She attended Foxbury School with her five other siblings until she graduated from Grade Twelve. She worked for a year as a hired girl and then went on to Normal School in Moose Jaw to get her teaching certificate. She taught school in several different places before and after she was married. One of her teaching positions was at Meryton School just east of Davidson. Here she met Ken Scott and they were married in 1943. Their first home was in the yard at the Scott family homestead. A couple of years later they moved to the Concord district remaining there raising a family of four children. In 1972 they quit farming and moved into Davidson where they had bought the pool hall.

Winnie was always a very active member of the community serving as secretary-treasurer of the Concord School board, the Trenton-Concord Ladies Aide, local farmers union, and teaching Sunday School at Maple Valley. When they moved to Davidson she became very active in the United Church singing in the choir and serving as lunch convener for several years. After moving into town she enjoyed travelling to England and several places in the United States. She enjoyed golfing, re-upholstering furniture, reading, camping, going to the lake and having coffee with a neighbour. She also did a lot of sewing for herself and family. She made quilts for some of her grandchildren doing the quilting by hand.

After Ken passed away in 1987 she became a active member of the Davidson Seniors serving as treasurer for awhile and spent many enjoyable hours there socializing, playing cards and participating in the clubs many activities.

In the fall of 2012 Winnie moved into the Davidson Health Centre where she was well cared for until the time of her passing.

She was predeceased by her husband George Kenneth Scott, an infant son Douglas David Scott; her parents Arthur and Fanny Boyce; sisters Hilda and Mary; brothers Geoff, Harold and Dave; brothers-in-law George Miller and Harlon Bowen; sisters-in-law Lillian, Adele, Gladys and Helen.

She is survived by sons Ron (Lynn), Dick Susan Amrud ) and Grant, one daughter Joan (Paul) Didur; as well as seven grand children and twelve great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Winnie’s life was held on March 17, 2018 at the Davidson United Church, Reverend Mathias Ross officiating.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements. If you wish donations can be made in her memory to the Davidson United Church, the Davidson Senior Centre or the Davidson Health Centre.

Davidson

RCMP seek help to solve property crimes

DAVIDSON—Craik RCMP are seeking the public’s help to solve some property crimes that occurred in Davidson in February.

The first report concerns a break-and-enter and theft that took place sometime between Feb. 10 and 20. A residence on the 200 block of Ottawa Street was entered and a baby swing and a home theatre system with speakers were stolen.

The second incident happened sometime over night on Saturday, Feb. 24 and Sunday, Feb. 25 on the 200 block of Garfield Street.

RCMP report that an SUV that was parked legally on the road appears to have been struck by another vehicle. The damage to the rear hatch of the SUV caused the rear windshield to shatter.

Police ask that if anyone has information that will help with their investigation of these or other crimes to contact the Craik RCMP detachment at 734-5200 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, text *8477 on SaskTel Mobility or submit a tip online at saskcrimestoppers.com where you can also view other unsolved crimes. Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information that leads to the arrest of any person responsible for this or any other serious crime. You do not have to give your name and calls are not traced or recorded.

Davidson

SGI drops non-productive call rate

Pictured is Davidson’s town hall.

DAVIDSON—Services provided at motor vehicle collisions by volunteer fire departments such as Davidson’s will now be better compensated.

SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance) recently announced it is dropping the non-productive call rate for time spent by fire departments responding to motor vehicle collisions on provincial highways.

As of March 1, fire departments will now be compensated at a rate of $913 per hour spent at a collision in 2018 instead of having their time spent at a call being classified at the lower, “non-productive call” rate of $549 per hour.

It’s good news for municipalities such as Davidson with a fire department that serves busy Highway 11. The change means the time spent by fire departments taking care of people in car wrecks or controlling traffic will be better compensated.

“This is going to make a big difference. It’s great that we kind of won one for a change, but we can’t give up the fight yet, but we’re a lot closer than we were,” Davidson’s community development officer Donna Bessey said.

She said according to a study conducted by fire departments last fall, $1,200 per hour is the number needed to break even, so they’re still about $300 short.

Davidson’s volunteer fire department responds to motor vehicle collisions and provides support throughout the area from north of Kenaston to Aylesbury on Highway 11, to Gardiner Dam to the west and Highway 2 to the east. Its costs are borne by the Town of Davidson and the local rural municipalities.

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Davidson, Sports

Peewee Cyclones vanquish Barons

Mason Palmer celebrates his goal that helped Davidson Peewee Cyclones clinch their Provincial ‘A’ series against the North Battleford Barons.

The Peewee Cyclones are playing the Warman Wildcats in the north final of peewee ‘A’ provincials. The Cyclones were in Warman Saturday for Game 1 of the best of 2-game total point series. The game ended in a 6-6 tie. The second game is in Davidson this Saturday, March 17.

 

Davidson

Dog owner must find new home for pets

DAVIDSON—Despite an emotional appeal from a dog owner, Davidson town council decided to adhere to the town’s animal control bylaw that limits the number of dogs per household to two.

At its monthly meeting March 1, council heard from Sandi Hemsley who was appealing an order to remove dogs from her home.

“I’m asking. Please don’t (make) me have to get rid of my dogs,” she said. “They’re not my dogs. They’re my babies.”

Hemsley said there had never been a complaint about the dogs until a visit from Davidson’s bylaw enforcement officer Ron Klassen in November.

As part of her appeal, Hemsley provided council with letters of support from some of her neighbours.

Besides requiring people to license their dogs, Davidson’s animal control bylaw stipulates that residents are allowed a maximum of two dogs or two puppies over the age of 12 weeks and/or two cats over the age of eight weeks. The bylaw was passed in October 2013. In the clause regarding animal limits, it states: “Any persons already in ownership of animals exceeding the limit prior to this bylaw coming into effect, will be required to register and license all animals. At the time when one of these exceeding limit animals becomes deceased or is removed from the property owners, renters or lease holders’ possession by whatever means for a term exceeding 60 days no replacement will be allowed.”

Since the bylaw’s enactment in October 2013 the town has enforced it on two other occasions issuing orders to people to remove dogs above the limit.

“I know in the bylaw it says two, but when we moved to town we had four,” she said.

A March 2016 fire destroyed the Washington Avenue home in which they were living. Three of her family’s four dogs died in the fire, she tearfully told council.

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Davidson, Obituary

Kochendorfer, Doris

Doris passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Friday, March 2, 2018 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon. Doris was a devout follower of Jesus, loving wife, caring mother, fun grandmother, sister, auntie, mentor and friend. She enjoyed being with her family, working in the community and serving in her church as a volunteer. She is remembered by everyone who knew her as a very joyful, loving and encouraging person.

Doris was born in Penticton, British Columbia on July 13, 1936 to Samuel & Elizabeth Klettke who were faithful followers of Jesus. She was the youngest of six children, and grew up with her family on an orchard in the Okanagan. She was very close in age to her youngest brother David; they were inseparable. Her favourite sport was basketball. She began her work career as a bookkeeper where she met and married Gordon Coldwell, living in the Williams Lake area. They raised four children throughout B.C. She continued throughout her adult life as a secretary in elementary, middle and high schools. In 1976 her husband Gordon suddenly passed away.

Several years later, Doris met Carl at a Full Gospel Businessmen’s Convention in Kelowna B.C. She made the decision to get baptized and declare her faith in Jesus. After marrying Carl and moving to Saskatchewan she worked for Walter Murray Collegiate in Saskatoon, Rural Municipality and the school district office in Davidson. Her unashamed faith continued throughout her whole life. What were some of Doris’s favourite things? Gospel Jamborees, watching programs like Time to Sing and 100 Huntley Street, camping in any form, Hawaii’s sandy beaches and oceans, reading her Bible and a good novel in one sitting, prayer, interceding on behalf of anyone who needed Jesus’ touch or help. Anytime Doris could get her family together, this was the best. And of course, as you all know, a neighbour dropping in for coffee and treats, could come at any time!

Doris is survived by: Carl Ernest her husband of 38 years; her four children, Carrie, Valerie, Jackie, and David; her step-daughter, Melody (Doris was pre-deceased by her step-son, Morley); her children’s spouses, Ralph, Phil, Robin and Clayton; her grandchildren, Andy, Jeanie, Niki, Katie, Jonathan, Jennifer, Jasper, Ashley, Curtis, Kyle, their spouses and Percy; her loving great-grandchildren, Levi, Halle, Tyson, Jazzi, Devo, Liam, Tristan, Kingston, Ella, Logan, Ethan, Aiden, Carter, Vander, Arlen, Hudson, and Hannah; her older sisters, Lydia and Margaret; her cousin Evelyn; many nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her brothers Albert, David and sister Jean. She will be greatly missed by each and every one.

“Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” Proverbs 31: 28-29 (NLT)

 In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Sparrow House, Next Step Ministries (Phil & Jackie Reimer); CLIMB Intercultural Society – Got Game (Chia Ashton); Davidson Health Centre. A Celebration of the life of Doris Kochendorfer was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 10, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 417 Lincoln St, Davidson, SK S0G 1A0. Pastor Ralph Peters of Elim Church in Saskatoon presided. Viewing was held at the church from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. with interment following the service at Davidson Community Cemetery. A luncheon reception was at 3:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.