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AYLESBURY—Canada geese are known to build their nests on somewhat elevated ground, but a goose has taken her nest to new heights at the Riskan Hope Farm north of Aylesbury.
For the second straight spring a goose and her gander have been nesting on top of a large round hay bale that is on top of a shed beside the iconic red barn on Highway 11.
The goose was incubating her eggs last Thursday.
Farm owner Dave Luther said the goose and her gander arrived about ten days ago.
It’s an unusual spot for the nest.
Luther said they put the bale of hay on top of the shed to hold plastic sheeting on its roof until they could get around to tinning the shed.
Luther said last year, after the eggs hatched, he could see the little goslings in the nest and he wondered how the goose was going to get them down. He wanted to watch the process. He left the farm for about an hour to go eat dinner and when he returned, the goose and the goslings were gone.
“She knew how she was going to get them down,” he said, suspecting she was waiting for him to leave so she could do it in private.
He missed his chance last year, but he may get another chance to observe the procedure this time around.
The female Canada goose chooses an elevated spot to build her nest so she may have an unobstructed view of predators.
Luther said he hoped it was a sign that the dry spell is coming to an end. “Maybe floods are coming,” he said.
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In Loving Memory of Fred Camber, age 61, from Gravelbourg Sask. , previously from Davidson Sask., who passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital/Foyer d’Youville in Gravelbourg, Sask.
Fred was born on December 11th, 1957, in Davidson to Ted and Betty
Camber. Brother of Ed (deceased), and Arthur Camber families of Davidson.
Fred grew up on the family farm near Davidson, the youngest of three boys. He
loved the farm, especially all the animals the family kept. Another of his
favorite things was country and western music. He could often be found with
headphones on listening away tapping his feet. Fred took his education in
Davidson. He then went on to work at Interlake Human resources, which kept him
busy with friends cutting lawns and doing odd clean up jobs around Davidson.
Interlake later went on to become Sarcan, where Fred also spent time helping
out in various tasks.
Fred then left Davidson for the next part of his life adventure. Captain Freddy, as he was known to many, moved with the Leclaire family from Davidson to Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan in 1994 and was in the care of Louis and Suzanne Leclaire and family for over 25 years, and was in the care of the Gravelbourg Group home and the Foyer staff for the past four years.
Fred was a living angel who brightened up every soul that met him with his charm towards all the ladies and superb dancing skills. He had an amazing mind keeping all his hockey players stats in order, favourite celebrities happenings, and he never forgot a birth date. Fred spent most days with his pals at the local special needs program where he worked daily, working hard finding people to do his work for him, and loved hanging with the staff and his best friends. If he was not with his pals you could always find Freddy sitting with his headphones on listening to tunes, reading magazines, and making notes on his favorite country stars. After work every day faithfully he would make sure to go check on his adopted Grandma Elise Bourgeois. He would get her mail and help with errands, making sure not to miss the Blue Jays game and his first supper of the evening.
Fred was a passionate man for everything he loved. On his wall hung many medals that he received with Special Olympics throughout the years that he was very proud of and always surrounded himself with photos of friends and family.
Fred will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is the sunshine that brightens the world. He touched every person who met him and he is an example to all. He loved unconditionally, and only knew kindness, compassion and love. He will be greatly missed. A service for Fred will be held in Davidson Sask. at the Davidson United Church on Saturday May 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.
John Arlo Guy was born January 24, 1937 in Kenaston, Sask. where he did all of his schooling. He carried on his education going to the University of Saskatchewan for two years. In 1956 he worked for the department of highways as a summer student honing his craft. In 1957 he transferred to Yorkton, Sask. to work with the department of highways for full-time employment as a surveyor.
In November of 1957 Arlo married Deanna Ouellette. Davidson Engineering was formed in 1960 to survey and design grid roads in Saskatchewan. Arlo sold his portion of the company in 1965 and moved with his wife and family to the farm in Kenaston. He actively participated with the Lions Club, during his term as president he received the Melvin Jones Award. He was a board member for the local telephone company and was instrumental in the building of Kenaston Place. While continuing to farm, Guy Trucking Ltd. was established. The company hauled grain and fertilizer throughout Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta. They continued to farm until 2018, when the farm was sold. Arlo and Dee moved into Kenaston in 1999.
Arlo died suddenly on February 7, 2019 in Palm Springs, CA while on vacation.
Arlo is survived by his wife Deanna, son Brent (Cynthia) granddaughter Samantha Guy and extended family Allen (Beck) and Ryan Anderson. Daughter Renee (Doug) grandchildren Jenna, Nic (Kent) and Evan (Sarah) Zdunich. Son Todd (Dawn) Guy, grandchildren Derek (Stacy) Guy, Blair (Shaun) Jouan, extended family Rachelle (Shon) Reed, Breann Rawson, Cole (Silken) Rawson. Daughter Kelly (Greg) grandchildren Stephani (Franz), and Warren Seib. Also survived by great-grandchildren Logan Guy, Tristen and Jayden Clements, Kayson and Kezley Jouan, Halle and Emery Reed, Zayd and Zeo Rawson.
Arlo was predeceased by his birth mother Ella Guy, his parents John and Alice Guy and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of Arlo’s life will be held May 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Kenaston Place Community Hall, Kenaston, Sask. Interment will be in Kenaston Cemetery with lunch to follow at Kenaston Place. Donations in memory of Arlo may be directed to Kenaston Place, Diabetes Canada or the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Arrangements entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home.