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DAVIDSON—A physician has been secured to take the place of Dr. Ola, who is leaving Davidson early next month.
Last Thursday, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) confirmed that Dr. Prince Manzini has been hired. He will start the August long weekend with emergency coverage and then maintain normal clinic hours beginning Tuesday, Aug. 7, said Jeannie Munro, executive director for primary health care with the SHA.
Manzini should be familiar to some Davidson and district residents. He’s done some locum coverage in Davidson and other communities in the former Heartland Health Region.
Munroe said finding a physician for Davidson this time was quite seamless and there will be no gaps in physician coverage.
She said they had two applicants for the position, whereas in the past and for other Saskatchewan communities, the health authority had to rely on internationally-trained doctors through the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment program.
“It was nice to have interest,” she said.
Dr. Manzini lives in Saskatoon and the other applicant was a physician from Regina.
Dr. Olamipo Bamigboje announced in early spring her last day of practice at Davidson Primary Care Clinic would be Aug. 3.
She is moving to British Columbia. The move will reunite her family. Her husband Kay, also a physician, practices medicine in British Columbia. Dr. Ola has remained in Davidson with their two young children Ayo and Ope.
Dr. Ola came to Davidson in February 2015, the first physician for the newly established Davidson Primary Care Clinic.
Pam Webber brought in this old postcard featuring a picture of The Grill at Davidson Hotel. Her husband Kevin acquired it while antiquing in Fort McLeod, Alta. at the end of June. The information on the back of the card states: The Grill-Davidson Hotel. The Halfway House – air conditioned grill, dining and beverage room and modern rooms. If anyone recognizes anyone in the picture or has an idea when this postcard was made, we’d love to hear from you. Please call The Davidson Leader at 306-567-2047 or email davidsonleader@sasktel.net.
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It is with heavy hearts the family of Don Schmiedge announces his passing. Born October 20, 1943 Don passed June 11, 2018. Predeceased by parents Ted and Annie and brother Ken, Don leaves to mourn wife Nola, sons Trent (Andree), Chad (Kris) and grandchildren Ben and Kate, niece Rachelle (Tina and Kelly) brother Gary (Lana) and many more nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Don farmed, raised purebred Herford cattle, raised and raced standardbred horses, hunted and fished summer and winter. He served 18 years on Davidson Town Council and several years as a director and President of the Saskatchewan Standardbred Horse Racing Association.
The centre and love of his life was his family. Don followed wherever the family took him be it the hockey rink, soccer field, night clubs to hear the Blue Mules, dance recitals to see his Katie dance or building in the backyard – forts, birdhouses, or whatever his kids or grandkids wanted. When Grandpa and Ben made a building supply run, GPS in hand, we never knew when they would be back or what they would be back with. Greatly loved and sadly missed by all.
Marj was born on 17th July 1931 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. In 1932 she arrived in Bladworth, Saskatchewan and was adopted by John and Lottie Mathers. Marj was raised on the Mathers family farm a mile and a half south of Bladworth along Highway 11. At the young age of 4 Marj lost her mother Lottie. Marj attended school in Bladworth where she graduated in 1948. In November 1953 Marj married the love of her life George Gust. They resided with John on the Mathers farm where they raised two children Rick and Kae. In 1967 John passed away. According to Marj the Mathers farm was lost because the highway was about to go through the living room. The family then moved to 407 Toronto Street in Davidson. Marj lost her husband George in January 1992. Marj was able to stay at the house until 2008 when she moved to the Manor and then to the Davidson Health Center.
Marj enjoyed being at home to raise the children and take care of the home. From an early age she enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, and quilting. Her passion for this was evident in all of her family members’ homes. For many years Marj was an avid Avon salesperson. Marj and George were always up for entertaining. Whether it was another couple over for a game of cards or 30 or 40 people to play music and dance the night away. Backyard gathering were a favorite for Marj as well. George and Marj spend many nights in their motorhome either camping or attending other small town fairs. Marj was also well known for her memory of dates and the cost of any purchases. She never lost her wit or sense of humor.
