Craik, Obituary

Obituary: Boyce, Adele

web-obit-boyceBoyce, Adele Ruth

Adele Ruth Boyce passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at the Health Centre in Craik, Sask.

Adele was born on September 1, 1927, at the family homestead. She was predeceased by her infant son, Ronald Barnett, her first husband Albert John (Barney) Barnett, her second husband Harold Boyce, and her loving friend Vern Wildfong; her parents Carl and Alta Alles; and her sister Bernice (Alles) Clifton.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her immediate family: Darlene (Clifton) MacDonald and her children Tannis MacDonald (Stephen Onda), Lauren MacDonald (Travis Haukaas) and Taylor MacDonald; great-nieces and nephew Olivia, Lydia and Declan; Rick and Lorraine Reich and their sons Jonathan and Cameron.

Also left to cherish her memory are numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom she made throughout her incredible life.

The funeral service was held at Craik United Church on Friday, November 18 at 1:30 p.m. with a tea to follow at the Craik Community Hall.

We would like to thank all the staff at the Craik Health Centre for their loving care and support for her these last two years. Memorials in memory of Adele may be made to a local charity of choice.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in charge of arrangements.

Kenaston, Obituary

Obituary: Pavelich, Ladimer

web-obit-pavelichLadimer Pavelich

It is official. The last surviving sibling, and baby of the family of Mike and Eva Pavelich, the “cowboy” from the hills left us at the age of 85 on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Predeceased by his wife Mildred Pavelich in 2007, he is survived by six kids, Clayton, Lammie, Cindy, Annette, Virginia, Michael and their families. As per his request, there will be no service.

Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson in charge of arrangements.

featured, Loreburn

Down to a faithful few, Loreburn church closes its doors

Organist Ruth Rendall plays a piece from memory at the close of Loreburn United Church's final service on Nov. 6.
Organist Ruth Rendall plays a piece from memory at the close of Loreburn United Church’s final service on Nov. 6.

By Joel van der Veen

LOREBURN — When lightning struck the Loreburn United Church in May 1948, igniting a fire that destroyed the building, its members faced some difficult questions.

“I can only imagine the horror that went through everyone’s mind the night that happened,” said Keith Forrest, speaking to the congregation on Sunday.

“In the Christian faith the question always is ‘why.’ Why this church? Why now? Why would God let that happen?”

Before long, the church’s members — including Forrest’s father John — turned to the idea of rebuilding. In 1949 they built a new sanctuary on the same site, with people of all denominations throwing their support behind the project.

“The question ‘why’ turned out to be a positive,” said Forrest, “so this community could rally, rebuild and start all over again.”

Forrest himself noted the irony as he spoke to the crowd gathered for the church’s final service on Sunday.

While his father had played a large part in the church’s construction almost 70 years ago, he said, “I’m one of the people that has the honour of selling it.”

A service of closure was held at Loreburn United Church on Nov. 6, marking the end of a 98-year history.

Roughly 50 people were in attendance, virtually all of them middle-aged or older.

The crowd easily dwarfed the church’s usual attendance — between 10 and 15 people on a typical Sunday morning, and sometimes dipping into single digits, especially during the winter months.

Leaders said it is increasingly difficult to find volunteers to run programs or even maintain the building, with more work falling on fewer shoulders.

The church board made the decision several months ago to put the Loreburn building up for sale and amalgamate with Elbow United Church. (A call for tenders was issued in August but has so far been unsuccessful.)

The two churches already share a minister, Rev. Ursula Wiig, and recently they have held services on an alternating basis — one week in Elbow, the next week in Loreburn.

For the full story and more photos, please see the Nov. 14 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

featured, Hanley

Hanley couple honoured at 70th anniversary party

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By Joel van der Veen

HANLEY —  They met at a dance at the Hanley Opera House, and after two years of courtship, the rest was history.

Family, friends and wellwishers filled the Hanley Centennial Hall last Saturday to celebrate a milestone anniversary for Roy and Lillian Tweet.

The Tweets were the guests of honour at a come-and-go party, marking exactly 70 years since their marriage on Nov. 5, 1946.

The event attracted visitors from as far as the Turks and Caicos Islands, as well as guests from North Carolina and Florida, and many from Canada’s Western provinces.

The happy couple was in good spirits during the party, welcoming their guests with smiles and hugs.

“It’s pretty awesome to have so many family and friends,” said Lillian. “I didn’t think it would be that many.”

For the full story, please see the Nov. 14 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

Davidson, featured

Second dentist to join Davidson clinic

Dr. Tatiana Novoselova
Dr. Tatiana Novoselova

By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — It’s been a long journey from Kyrgyzstan to Davidson for Dr. Tatiana Novoselova.

The dentist, who emigrated from the former Soviet state to Canada in 1997, is set to join Dr. Abe Chaukla at the Davidson Dental Clinic, practising there part-time.

Dr. Novoselova told the Leader that she has visited the clinic a couple of times, getting to know the staff and seeing what a typical day looks like.

“I’m looking forward to it,” she said. “I spent time in the office and I know what I am getting into.”

Her homeland of Kyrgyzstan was part of the U.S.S.R. until its breakup in 1991. The dentist was born and raised there, and enjoyed a stable upbringing with both of her parents employed.

But changes were on the horizon in the early 1990s, with economic instability on the rise, and ethnic and cultural tension building.

“I just saw no future for myself there,” she said. “I had my dreams and I didn’t see that I could fulfill them in the country at that time.”

For the full story, please see the Nov. 14 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

Hanley, Sports

Sabers head to prov. final following win over Watrous

The Sabers’ Conor Prosofsky heads up the field with the Wildcats in hot pursuit during the Nov. 5 game.
The Sabers’ Conor Prosofsky heads up the field with the Wildcats in hot pursuit during the Nov. 5 game.

By Joel van der Veen

HANLEY — Three down, one to go.

Following a 60-20 victory over the Winston Wildcats of Watrous, the Hanley Sabers were at the last step of their journey to this year’s provincial finals.

The Nov. 5 game drew a large crowd more than 200 strong to the field at Hanley Composite School, armed with sirens, car horns and other noisemakers.

“It was pretty populated here,” said Sabers coach Mark Anderson. “We’re very thankful for the support we receive from the community.”

The game saw another strong performance from Hanley’s offence, especially the core trio of Colten Olyniuk, Conor Prosofsky and Marshall Prosofsky.

The team’s defensive line also shone on Saturday, including Tyler Halabi and Evan Ashdown, with the latter playing in both directions over the game.

Anderson also lauded D-men Garrett Bursaw and Matthew Fairbairn, who cut their opponents down to size with effective tackling.

The coach observed that the Sabers are typically outranked in terms of size, but make up for it with speed, tenacity and confidence.

“We’re just like a sea of black, showing up at the point of attack,” he quipped.

For the full story and more photos, please see the Nov. 14 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

The Davidson Leader, Davidson, Saskatchewan