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RCMP share top 10 non-emergency 911 calls

Last Wednesday, RCMP Saskatchewan shared its top list of non-emergency 911 calls that were received in 2018 by its Divisional Operations Communications Centre. It was a busy year for the centre, however, RCMP report that some of the 911 calls missed the mark.

Here is their Top Ten:

  1. Endangered species – Caller called 911 as they located two salamanders in their yard and thought they might be endangered.
  2. Everything is OK – Someone called 911 to make sure they didn’t do anything wrong and to wish the RCMP officers a Merry Christmas.
  3. What’s the delay – Caller called 911 as their fast-food delivery order was taking longer than they thought it should.
  4. The chase is on – A concerned caller reported a donkey chasing some horses around in the field.
  5. Master chef – A dispute over how to cook perogies ended up with our caller calling RCMP for assistance.
  6. Mysterious caller – A caller was uncertain as to how a 911 call had been placed from his home. After some discussion, it was determined that it must have been his cat that did.
  7. Who let the dogs out – A call was received requesting RCMP attend a house as the dogs needed to go outside and the door was stuck.
  8. No turkey for you – Our 911 caller reported that her Thanksgiving turkey was stolen.
  9. Unwanted master chef – This upset 911 caller was asking for RCMP assistance as their guest was cooking ribs in the oven.
  10. Park between the lines – Someone called 911 to report that a vehicle was parked taking up two handicap parking spaces.

RCMP remind everyone that 911 is for emergencies. In non-emergency situations, the public can call their local RCMP detachment or local police service.

Davidson, Kenaston, Obituary

Martha “Kitty” Masich

Martha “Kitty” (Sarich) Masich passed away peacefully, with family by her side, December 29, 2018 at the Davidson Health Centre at age 87.

Kitty was born June 21, 1931 to Martin and Mary Sarich on the farm near Hanley. She was the youngest and last remaining of eight children. Kitty married Pike Masich in 1961 and they built a life farming at Sunnyside Farm (Bladworth) until Pike’s passing in 1998. Devoted to the farm, Kitty remained at Sunnyside Farm until March 2018, when her health determined she move to town.

Kitty is survived by her daughter Mary Jane (Ron) Morrison, and granddaughter Whitney (Darren Sander); plus many nieces and nephews.

Thank you to Dr. Francisco Lang and the extraordinary staff at the Davidson Health Centre for their compassionate care over the past months and at the time of her passing.

The Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church in Kenaston, SK on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11:00 am. Mass was officiated by Rev. Fr. Eugene Warnke, OMI. Interment in St. Andrew’s Cemetery followed and lunch was held at Kenaston Place. Donations in Kitty’s memory may be made to St. Andrew’s Church, Davidson Health Trust Fund or a local charity of your choice. Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson in care of arrangements.

Bladworth, Davidson, Obituary

WALKER, Leland Claude

October 18, 1927

January 1, 2019

It is with great sadness the family of Lee Walker, of Davidson, wish to announce his death. Lee passed away peacefully at home, on the evening of January 1, 2019 at the age of 91. He is survived by his loving wife Mary to whom he was married for almost 65 years and his children Pam (Greg) Wetterstrand of Kelowna, B.C. children Spencer, Courtney, and Lindsay; Joanne (Dan) LePoudre of Davidson and their children Philip, Christa, Jocelynn, Garett, Rachel, and Nathaniel; Nora (Garry) Jackel of Blind Bay, B.C. Stephen and Jamie; Lori (Les – deceased) Weigel of Saskatoon, Adam, Andrew and Ashton; Alex (Brenda) Walker of Cudworth. Also left to mourn his loss are all of the grandchildren’s spouses and many great-grandchildren.

Lee was predeceased by his parents Sarah and William Walker and by his siblings, Thelma, infant brother Lyle, Doreen, and Muriel. He was also predeceased by his sister-in-law Babe Alix and her husband Jack and his mother and father-in-law Charlie and Evelyn Stewart.

Lee farmed in the Bladworth area for most of his life with Mary by his side. He loved his family, his friends, and his community. He lived his faith and was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. He was passionate about history and valued education. He was an active member of his community and generously volunteered his time and resources to help others. He was a member of the Bladworth Elks and enjoyed restoring tractors and vehicles. Lee loved farming, gardening, reading and traveling. He enjoyed being a member of the Davidson Seniors and playing crib with Mary as well as with their many friends.

Lee lived a wonderful life surrounded by those who loved him. We cherish our unforgettable memories of him.

Lee’s life was celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Sacred Heart Parish, Davidson, SK. Lunch and interment followed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson.

Davidson

Davidson town council looks at increasing landfill fees

 

The town of Davidson’s garbage trucks drives across the empty cell at the new garbage pit to dump the first load of residential waste.

DAVIDSON—Now that Davidson has a brand new garbage pit and approval to use it, Davidson town council last Tuesday looked at adopting new policies and rates to go along with it.

The permit issued by Saskatchewan Environment to operate the new cell was presented to council. It took effect Nov. 28 and is good for five years.

“I feel this should be a champagne moment,” Coun. Arlene Low said of the long awaited approval.

Coun. Jared Shaw joked the celebratory christening of the new pit could occur by “busting it (the champagne bottle) open over a bag of garbage.”

Jokes aside, the new cell at the Davidson landfill came with a hefty price tag, about $200,000.

Council discussed the need to triple fees to better reflect the cost of building the pit and maintaining the landfill.

Council reviewed a new fee schedule and policies, suggested by Trent Thomson, public works foreman, that were similar to those of the Town of Wynyard.

The proposal would triple fees. A car or half-ton load would increase from $10 to $30; a 3-quarter or 1-ton load would triple from $30 to $90, a 2- or 3-ton load would increase from $50 to $150, a 4-ton-tandem trailer increases from $100 to $300 and a semi load would go from $150 to $450.

All loads taken to the landfill would be inspected.

Contractors are required to sort their loads to avoid filling the garbage pit with refuse that could be diverted from the pit such as dimensional lumber and asphalt and concrete.

Mixed loads that are not separated will be subject to an extra charge that is triple that of the regular rate.

Some councillors expressed concern about the backlash from landfill users if the rates are tripled immediately.

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