Hi, this is Fred Wallace with ” Off the Wire “.
About 10 days ago the Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular announced they were pushing ahead with the 2021 derby and scheduled the 10 day affair for August 27th to September 5th.
The announcement was made in an interview with Derby Co-Chair Chris Geberdt.
When the recording stopped, Chris Geberdt took a second to tell me he had been called home to Owen Sound as his father, Fred, was in grave condition.
Owen Sound is small enough and Fred Geberdt’s profile is high enough that his ailment wasn’t a secret in the community, but at that moment, hearing it from Chris, it rendered a sense of pending reality.
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A lover of the outdoors, conservation and teaching, Fred Geberdt died Tuesday of cancer. He was 79.
Mr. Geberdt survived a few bouts of cancer since kidney cancer was diagnosed 16 years ago. When it came back as a brain tumour it proved too much, his son Chris Geberdt said. He died at his east bayside home, surrounded by his family.
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A family service is planned but due to COVID-19, a public memorial will take place at the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association clubhouse sometime next year. Donations to the SSA or its conservation foundation are suggested in lieu of flowers, through the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home.
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Chris Geberdt, left, accepting 2020 Owen Sound Senior of the Year award on behalf of his dad Fred from Mayor Ian Boddy and Coun. Marion Koepke. Liz Zetlin, middle, was named Volunteer of the Year and Lauren Radbourne, right, Youth Volunteer of the Year. (submitted photos)
Owen Sound has recognized three citizens through its annual volunteer awards for their tireless contributions to the community.
At Monday’s council meeting, Owen Sound’s Volunteer of the Year, Senior of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year Awards for 2020 were honoured as councillors viewed a presentation ceremony that was recorded in advance due to Covid.
The Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular confirmed they will be returning in 2021.
Derby co-chair Chris Geberdt made the formal announcement confirming that after a 1 year absence due to COVID-19, the Spectacular will be conducted in 2021 between August 27th & September 5th.
Geberdt admits that formal plans for the annual event will be flexible.
Obviously the hope is that the global pandemic will be in the rear view mirror by August, but if not, the organizers will alter and adjust to comply with any health regulations or restrictions that might be imposed.
The Salmon Spectacular committee has been keeping an eye on other derbies in the province plus, they were very encouraged by the massive success of the Denis Bester Memorial Derby which was conducted late last Summer.