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Saskatchewan Command The Royal Canadian Legion

Published December Yearly Article Deadline: November 15th ****************************************************************** DECEMBER 2012 VOLUME 17

FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK

Comrades All:

The year 2012 is pretty much behind us now but what a busy and productive year it has been! It is rewarding and satisfying to see that Saskatchewan Command remains strong and active due to the determination of our branches and members. Our great organization continues to best serve our veterans and their families, and to diligently engage in the remembrance of all service personnel past and present.

I am sure that most of you are now aware that there have been significant changes in our office personnel since the summer months. Comrade Liz Cadore had decided to move back to her home country of England. Comrade Cherilyn Cooke has taken the position of Command Service Officer, Jessie Jardine is our new Administrative Assistant and Wendy Wenaus is our new Command Accountant. All are quickly getting orientated in their new positions and I hope that you will welcome them, as that opportunity arises.

Zone Rallies were held in early spring and it would certainly be nice to see more of our Comrades out to these. These rallies are a great opportunity for our newer members to learn about their organization and for everyone to share their successes and failures. All branches would benefit individually and collectively. We also used this year’s rallies to address the importance of Leadership as it certainly affects the future of our Command. We focused on leadership at the branch level and reviewed the duties of all branch officers. This branch leadership seminar and leadership brochures were well received and will be an active tool for our leadership Committee.

I would like to thank all our comrades who attended the Dominion Convention in Halifax this June. It was the opportunity of our approximately 80 delegates to have a voice in determining the future of the Royal Canadian Legion. Also most notable, was the election of our Past President Peter Piper, to the position of Vice President of Dominion Command. Congratulations Comrade Peter. I know you will serve us well!

I think we should all be proud of the Wounded Warriors Weekend that centred around Nipawin Br. #120 this summer. They with the help of other supporting branches and members orchestrated a fantastic weekend for wounded service personnel from all across North America. It was a chance for them just to relax and share their experiences with their peers. The stories and results that came about from that weekend, from the veterans themselves, are a direct testament to the fact that the Royal Canadian Legion can, and does, make a difference in the lives of these veterans and their families.

The Saskatchewan Government and SGI have made available a Veterans Plate for motorcycles and snowmobiles to compliment those that are already available for regular motor vehicles. They have asked Saskatchewan Command to look after the applications and they can be sent to our office.

Saskatchewan Command is proceeding to establish a new program called “Operation Leave the Streets Behind”. We have joined with all the other Provincial Commands to help identify within our Commands, veterans (and possible families) who are considered homeless or hidden homeless. Initially, and in its simplest form, it will be to identify these persons and to identify the reasons they are in their present lifestyle. Ultimately the goal is to get them off the streets as soon as possible, secure temporary shelter, and to find, create or share transitional programs that can get them back on their feet.

Our Poppy Campaigns, Remembrance Day Services, and Poster and Literary Contests are now over for another year. I appreciate the effort and professionalism that our members and branches display on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion, as they conduct these most important services to their communities. Thank you all.

Comrades as one busy year ends, another busy and equally as important year will soon begin. However hopefully December will now see you some time for family and friends also. On behalf of Wendy and myself we wish you a healthy, happy and active Holiday Season.

BRENT WIGNES Provincial President Saskatchewan Command

2 PROVINCIAL LITERARY AND POSTER WINNERS 2011-2012

Junior Essay 1st Abbey 222 Patrick Shaw 2nd Quill Lake 37 Phenyx Harrison-Smith 3rd Cut Knife 200 Jacy Lloyd

Junior Poem 1st Edam 106 Jessica Curry 2nd Pinto Creek 224 Wyatt Condie 3rd Robt.G.Combe 61 Haley Rathgeber

Junior Poster (Col) 1st Lloydminster 39 Yuliya Shcherban 2nd Kelvington 19 Tanesha Novak 3rd Moose Jaw 59 Alexis Valgardson

Junior Poster (B/W) 1st Unity 90 Kevin Ren 2nd Kelvington 19 Jan Mark B Rosalim 3rd Wolseley 36 Natasha Iluk

Intermediate Essay 1st Lloydminster 39 Rielle Gagnon 2nd Hazlet 202 Parris Espin 3rd Gen Alex Ross 77 Edie Schramm

Intermediate Poem 1st Hazlet 202 Jessie Benson 2nd North Battleford 70 Keri Morin 3rd Estevan 60 Riley Effa

Intermediate Poster (Col) 1st Marshall 92 Chylynne Row 2nd Prince Albert 2 Bentleigh Wihorek 3rd Elrose 206 Jessica Marie Parson

Intermediate Poster (B/W) 1st Unity 90 Shivani Patel 2nd Outlook 262 Nikki Ylioja 3rd Prince Albert 2 Aadyn Oleksyn

Senior Essay 1st Glentworth 342 Gracyn Johnson 2nd Wilkie 139 Joel Karstens 3rd Estevan 60 Kalum Brennan

Senior Poem 1st Beechy 324 Skylar Flynn 2nd Edam 106 Kelsey McCarthy 3rd Foam Lake 16 Lauren Koropatnicki

Senior Poster (Col) 1st Grenfell 55 Hermina Paull 2nd Cut Knife 200 Aleah Anseth 3rd Pinto Creek 224 Megan Noble

Senior Poster (B/W) 1st Unity 90 Halee McCubbing 2nd Outlook 262 Raquel Simonson 3rd Wakaw 195 Natsuko Tada Primary Poster (Col) 1st Kindersley 57 Ashlyn Hadland 2nd Estevan 60 Rebecca Duncan 3rd Neilburg 135 Jaiden Graham Primary Poster (B/W) 1st Carnduff 216 Jenna Meredith 2nd Central Butte 213 Jason Deal 3rd Lloydminster 39 Thera Kusch

Patrick Shaw 2nd Place Junior Essay Abbey Branch No. 222

Shivani Patel 2nd Place Intermediate Poster (B&W) Unity Branch No. 90

Skylar Flynn 2nd Place Senior Poem Beechy Branch No. 324

Rielle Gagnon Hon. Mention Intermediate Essay Lloydminster Branch No. 39 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!! **************************************************

CADET MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENTS 2012

ARMY CADETS:

Cadet Sgt. Ashley Friske #3071 RCACC Saskatoon, Sask. Cadet WO Lowell Levenick #328 RCACC Saskatoon, Sask. Cadet MWO Shawn Meekins #2815 RCACC Naicam, Sask. Cadet WO Brooke Shanks #2293 RCACC Saskatoon, Sask.

AIR CADETS:

Cadet WOII Karli Doidge #568 RCACS Wynyard, Sask. Cadet Flight Sgt. Megan Anderson #38 RCACS Prince Albert, Sask. Cadet WOII Austin Legacy #43 RCACS Battlefords, North Battleford, Sk. Cadet WOII Natasha Stasiuk #190 RCACS Nipawin, Sask. Cadet CWO Tanner Schroh #41 Hercules RCACS Regina, Sask. Cadet WOII Garrett McCrea #300 Fisher RCACS Biggar, Sask. Cadet Flight Cpl. Cassidy Aker #633 RCACS Kamsack, Sask. Cadet WOII Harry Reid #675 RCACS Bow Valley, Oxbow, Sask. Cadet Sgt. Thomas Taylor #691 RCACS Hawk Sqn. Indian Head, Sask. Cadet Flight Sgt. Temidayo Odeshi #702 Lynx Sqn. RCACS Saskatoon, Sask. Cadet Flight Sgt. Christopher Drummelsmith #802 Pipestone RCACS Moosomin, Sk. Cadet Flight Sgt. Skylee Bruynooghe #186 RCACS Lloydminster, Sk. Cadet Flight Sgt. Daryl Law #34 Roland J. Groome Sqn. RCACS Regina, Sk. Cadet Flight Sgt. Ammanda Zelinski #542 RCACS Foam Lake, Sask.

SEA CADETS:

Cadet P.O. 2 Cody Diederichs RCSCC Jervis Bay, Saskatoon, Sask. Cadet P.O. 2 Natasha Murray #259 RCSCC Drylander, Swift Current, Sask.

2012 SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES WINNERS $300.00 EACH

SCHOLARSHIPS:

1. BROCK ANTHONY BERES SASKATOON 2. GARETT BRYTON EARL ESTEVAN 3. ANDREA JACLYN ENS NIPAWIN 4. CANDICE BRITTANY GIESINGER REGINA 5. EMILY MARIE KRUGER YORKTON 6. MATTHEW PALSICH PARADISE HILL 7. ROREY ROBERT SLONSKI KAMSACK 8. LAURA JANE STASIUK SASKATOON 9. RACHEL KATHERINE THERA SASKATOON 10. STEPHANIE ZIMMER REGINA

BURSARIES:

1. BROOKELYNN KRISTINA ALLAN TISDALE 2. BAILEY ANGELA DOUCETTE SHELLBROOK 3. SHAUNA GRILLER QUILL LAKE 4. BROCK H.C. MUNRO PRINCE ALBERT 5. LEAH VIOLET SIMMONDS SASKATOON 6. HALSTEN DAVID RUST BIRCH HILLS 7. LAURENCE ERNEST SONMOR ALSASK 8. JENNIFER TERRI TURRELL DEMAINE 9. NICOLE CAITLAIN UNTERINER STAR CITY 10. MARGARET MARSHALL QUILL LAKE

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

************************************************ GOVERNMENT GRANTS

HAS YOUR BRANCH RECEIVED A GRANT FROM THE GOVERNMENT EITHER PROVINCIAL OR FEDERAL? IF SO, WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR ABOUT IT SO THAT WE CAN PASS THE INFORMATION ON TO OTHER BRANCHES IN THE PROVINCE. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU RECEIVED AND WHAT IT WAS FOR!

PILGRIMAGE OF REMEMBRANCE

Our representative for 2011-13 is: Connie Jo Wilson Box 2931 TISDALE, Sask. SOE ITO Phone (306) 873-2782 or Cell (306) 873-0291 Email: [email protected]

If Branches would like to use this resource person to speak to different youth groups within your community, it would be an ideal area where the Legion could be involved. We would encourage each Branch to take advantage of Connie Jo’s experience on the Pilgrimage. Expenses for her travel to make her presentation are to be arranged by the Branch and with Connie Jo.

The more knowledge that is gained by the Youth of our Province, the better the chances will be for the preservation of our organization. There is still lots of time to take advantage of Connie Jo’s presentation! Look her up! It will be well worth your while. Our Command Website also features some pictures from her trip. Visit www.sasklegion.ca

2013 YOUTH LEADER’S PILGRIMAGE OF REMEMBRANCE

By now, all members should have received information on the 2013 Pilgrimage slated for July. The package was distributed to all Branches a few months back. Consider applying to attend this Pilgrimage. Deadline for entries is January 2, 2013. Your Branch has all the details or you can call the Command Office!

REMEMBER……..

PER CAPITA TAX PAYABLE TO DOMINION COMMAND FOR MEMBERS IS $35.21 FOR 2013!

HONOURS AND AWARDS – PROVINCIAL LEVEL

MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL

Saskatchewan Command of The Royal Canadian Legion honoured Comrade Liz Cadore with the Meritorious Service Medal this past spring. Congratulations Liz! As you know, Liz has returned home to England after 20 years service with the Command. She calls the office often and asks about everyone! She is doing fine and sends everyone her love and Best Wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season!!

PROVINCIAL CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

Mr. Darryl Isbister has received this certificate for 30 years of service and dedication to our yearly track and field camp held in Saskatoon, Sask. Darryl started out as an athlete and worked his way up through coaching, assistant head coach and Head Coach of the yearly camp. His was well known and loved by the athletes and staff over the years and we thank him for his many years contributing to the great success of the camp!

Comrade Phil Devonshire also received a certificate for his years as Camp Director. Congratulations Phil. Your dedication to the youth of this province is second to none! We know that you are also heavily involved with youth at the local level so keep up the good work!

NEED A GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS?????

No. 116 New Design Sask. Command Lapel Pin $ 3.00

No. 150 Legion Jacket-Saskatchewan Command imprint $40.00

No. 155 Portfolio-Saskatchewan imprint with Crest $15.00

No. 156 Travel Mug–Black-Red Imprint”Get Involved” $10.00

No. 125 Playing Cards $4.75

No. 162 Ladies Sun Visor(Royal Blue/Legion Crest) $7.00 ORDER THROUGH PROVINCIAL COMMAND! 7

2012

PROVINCIAL CURLING:

REGULAR/SENIOR – MIXED – MASTERS: Birch Hills Branch No. 122 Hosting February 3-5, 2012

REGULAR/SENIOR:

WINNERS: Meadow Lake Branch No. 76: Skip: A. Dan Mazuren; Third: Kevin Valliere; Second: Peter Mazuren; Lead: Dianne Sergeew; Spare: Linda Ellenor

RUNNERS UP: Nutana Branch No. 362: Skip: Andrew Hay; Third: Rick Middleton; Second: Les Kun; Lead: Darren Clancy

MIXED:

WINNERS: Birch Hills Branch No. 122: Skip: Barry Zelenski; Third: Diane Ganes; Second: Lyle Mohn; Lead: Carol Pryznyk

RUNNERS UP: Leask Branch No. 79: Skip: Richard Desjardins; Third: Doug Bergen; Second: Carol Lafond; Lead: Brenda Desjardins; Spare: Grace Kennedy

MASTERS:

WINNERS: Moose Jaw Branch No. 59: Skip: John Stirton; Third: Alex Cameron; Second: Dan MacAulay; Lead: John Hales

RUNNERS UP: Birch Hills Branch No. 122: Skip: Ian Pryznyk; Third: Ray Crozier; Second: Ethel Macfie; Lead: Joyce Hunter

PROVINCIAL CRIBBAGE:

General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 (Yorkton) Hosting March 16-18, 2012

OPEN EVENT:

Singles: Winner Eunice Reid Meadow Lake No. 76

8 Doubles: Winner George King/Gary Cory Nipawin No. 120 Team: Winners Mary Sejevick; Ann Chyz; George Badduke; Colleen Harcourt: Watson Branch No. 272

RUNNERS UP WERE:

Singles: Claude Lambert Ponteix No. 297

Doubles: Eunice Reed/Garry Ratke Meadow Lake No. 76

Team: Gordon Lawrence; Henry Sawatzky; Roz Blake; Keith Carleton: Neville Branch No. 328

CLOSED EVENT WINNERS:

Singles: Winner Pat Robinson Tompkins No. 140

Doubles: Winners Glen Johnston/Denielle Roberts Coleville No. 365

Team: Winners M.C. (Dick) Wells; Bernie Ford; Raeburn Jahnke; Pat Robinson: Tompkins Branch No. 140

RUNNERS UP:

Singles: Ken Campbell Carrot River No. 186

Doubles: Randy Marchand/Larry Ritchie Elrose No. 206

Team: Glen Johnston; Harold Lea; Denielle Roberts; Brian Colby; Ron Gutenberg: Coleville No. 365

PROVINCIAL DARTS:

General Alexander Ross Branch No. 77 (Yorkton) Hosting March 9-11, 2012

OPEN EVENT WINNERS:

Singles: Ron Strohan Nutana No. 362

Doubles: Ron Strohan/Wayne Goldsworthy Nutana No. 362

Team: Claude Washburn; Ed Bell; Pat Ladouceur; Bill Parkman: Hudson Bay Branch No. 130

9 RUNNERS UP:

Singles: John Gailey Moose Jaw No. 59 Doubles: John Gailey/Bryce Mauch Moose Jaw No. 59

Team: Laurie Lyons; Dawn Zurloff; Roberta Wheeler; Shauna Grassing: Nipawin Branch No. 120

CLOSED EVENT WINNERS:

Singles: John Brann Moose Jaw No. 59

Doubles: John Brann/Curt Gamble Moose Jaw No. 59

Team: Curt Gamble; Jesse Gamble; John Brann; Jeff Berner Moose Jaw No. 59

RUNNERS UP:

Singles: Gerry Gray Rosetown No. 66

Doubles: Jesse Gamble/Jeff Berner Moose Jaw No. 59

Team: Bill Cragg; Earl Stirling-Brown; Dave Propp; Jack Grassing Nipawin No. 120

PROVINCIAL BOWLING:

Humboldt, Sask. Branch No. 28 Hosting April 13-15, 2012

REGULAR WINNERS:

GLENTWORTH NO. 342:

Team: Wayne Barrett, Jason Barrett, Adrien Brisebois, Allan Nelson

RUNNERS UP:

NIPAWIN NO. 120

Team: Kent Lyons, Eda Wilburn, Audrey Erdman, Kim Wilburn

GOLDEN AGE WINNERS:

GLENTWORTH NO. 342

Team: Roy Burns; Ken Flynn; Anne Burns; Elvin Mitchell 10 RUNNERS UP: GEN ALEXANDER ROSS NO. 77:

Team: George Arnold; Harriet St. Pierre; Lil Wladichuck; Joyce Wagner

PROVINCIAL GOLF

Humboldt, Sask. Branch No. 28 Hosting August 12, 2012

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT: Winner: Dennis Klimosko Humboldt No. 28 Runner Up: Chad Dallyn Meadow Lake No. 76

FIRST FLIGHT: Winner: Jean-Marc Plourde Moose Jaw No. 59 Runner Up: Randall McClughan Alameda No. 267

SECOND FLIGHT: Winner: Norbert Lange Humboldt No. 28 Runner Up: Brian Morris Robert G.Combe VC No. 61

THIRD FLIGHT: Winner: Paul Ottey Nutana No. 362 Runner Up: Gary Turnbull Watson No. 272

55 AND OVER FLIGHT: Winner: Wayne Pringle Moose Jaw No. 59 Runner Up: Darrell Webster Robert G. Combe VC No. 61

60 AND OVER FLIGHT: Winner: David Miller Lanigan No. 143 Runner Up: John Gailey Moose Jaw No. 59

65 AND OVER FLIGHT: Winner: Vernon Burns Unity No. 90 Runner Up: Robert Turnbull Moose Jaw No. 59

70 AND OVER FLIGHT: Winner: Gerry Kuzick Carlyle No. 248 Runner Up: Joseph Klein Moose Jaw No. 59

75 AND OVER FLIGHT: Winner: Archie Bruce Nipawin No. 120 Runner Up: Stan Vantassel Moose Jaw No. 59

60 AND OVER – 9 HOLE: Winner: Keith Carleton Neville No. 328 Runner Up: Keith Andrews Beechy No. 324 11 OPEN LADIES – CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT: Winner: Lynn Porter Carnduff No. 216 Runner Up: Abra Thompson Canwood No. 132

FIRST FLIGHT (LADIES): Winner: Cheryl Clancy Carrot River No. 186 Runner Up: Darlene Carnduff Alameda No. 267

50 AND OVER (LADIES): Winner: Bernadette Wright Estevan No. 60 Runner Up: Jodi Bruce Nipawin No. 120

65 AND OVER (LADIES): Winner: Marguerite Black Carnduff No. 216 Runner Up: Jenny Irwin Humboldt No. 28

LADIES OVER 60 – 9 HOLE FLIGHT:

Winner: Olive Telke Cabri No. 347

Runner Up: Bonnie Widenmaier Alameda No. 267

LADIES: 70 AND OVER FLIGHT:

No Entries

LADIES: 75 AND OVER FLIGHT:

Winner: Shirley Krone Nipawin No. 120 Runner Up: Jean Wilmot Carnduff No. 216

8 BALL POOL

First year for this new event. Hosted by Swift Current Branch No. 56, February 25, 2012

WINNERS: TEAM EVENT

Swift Current Branch No. 56: Dennis Klyne; Ted Wallin; Rob Burns; Mike Diguer Spare: Rodger Ruf

RUNNERS UP:

Moose Jaw Branch No. 59: Rene Lachance; Gerry Pitre; Delmer Daigenault; Art Stow

12 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS AND WE HOPE THAT YOU ENJOYED YOURSELVES. WE HOPE FOR GOOD COMRADESHIP THIS COMING 2013 SEASON!!!

THE RESULTS OF THE NATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS FOR THE 2012 YEAR ARE POSTED ON THE DOMINION COMMAND WEBSITE. www.legion.ca OF SPECIAL NOTE: THE MEADOW LAKE BRANCH NO. 76 WON THE NATIONAL EVENT AT THE PLAYOFF IN OUR OWN SASK. HOME TOWN OF SASKATOON, SASK. WITH THE THREE SASKATOON BRANCHES HOSTING THE EVENT. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TEAM! AND TO THE SASKATOON BRANCHES FOR HOSTING SUCH A FINE WEEKEND!

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MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION BOOK

We are still accepting submissions for these books. Encourage anyone in your community to send a picture and details of a loved one’s service whether it be the past or present! The submission form is on the back page of this issue! Keep the pictures and stories coming! WE WILL REMEMBER THEM!

13 SPORTING EVENTS FOR 2013

PROVINCIAL CURLING (All events): Moosomin, Sask. February 1-3, 2013

DOMINION CURLING: Bloomfield Station, PE March 16-20, 2013

PROVINCIAL CRIBBAGE: DOMINION CRIBBAGE: North Battleford, Sask. Liverpool, NS March 1-3, 2013 April 26-29, 2013

PROVINCIAL DARTS: DOMINION DARTS: North Battleford, Sask. Chester, Nova Scotia March 8-10, 2013 May 3-6, 2013

PROVINCIAL BOWLING: Nipawin, Sask. April 12-14, 2013

PROVINCIAL GOLF: Nipawin, Sask. August 18, 2013

8 BALL POOL:

PROVINCIAL DOMINION Swift Current, Sask. Fredericton, N.B. Feb. 23, 2013 May 24-27, 2013

TRACK AND FIELD

Our Provincial Camp was again a huge success. We had a total of 138 in attendance and the week’s activities and training were enjoyed by all. Thanks to all the Branches and Ladies Auxiliaries that support and promote this program. It is with your help through promoting the camp and providing generous donations that this program thrives year after year.

A huge thanks to the Nutana Branch No. 362 that provide the colour party for the opening and closing ceremonies on a yearly basis. It is very much appreciated by Saskatchewan Command.

The National Camp was held in Charlottetown, PEI with 25 athletes and 4 officials attending. Again, the week was a huge success. The athletes also were very fortunate to attend a Remembrance Ceremony commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Dieppe. We hope that it was enjoyable for them and a great learning experience.

Your Provincial Membership Committee also takes every opportunity to promote membership at our Track and Field Camps. We treat our youth well, through our Legion programs, so hopefully they will consider joining our great organization at some point in their lives.

Upon looking over the results of the National Event, it looks like Saskatchewan brought home a fine display of medals:

GOLD: Reagan Fedak(Foam Lake) U16 Girls Shot Put

GOLD: Ty Pederson(Melfort) U16 Boys High Jump

GOLD: Kieran Johnston(Saskatoon) U18 300m hurdles(new meet record)

GOLD: Tory Shewfelt(Milestone) U18 Boys Hammer Throw

SILVER: Marcus Kouri(Swift Current) U16 Boys Long Jump

SILVER: Marcus Kouri(Swift Current) Ty Pederson(Melfort) Nicholas Keenan(Saskatoon) Jaden Porte(Yorkton) U16 Boys 4x100 relay

BRONZE: Morgan Borstmayer(St. Brieux) U18 Girls Heptathlon

Congratulations to the team and their coaches and chaperones and we look forward to 2013 in Langley B.C.

ASQUITH NO. 326 Branch Secretary Don Urquhart was pleased to present a $500.00 donation to Fire Chief Collin Graham of the Asquith Volunteer Fire Department to help in the purchase of “The Jaws of Life”. The Branch was also proud to award a $500.00 bursary to Jonathan Therault as the most improved student for grades 11 and 12. BIRCH HILLS NO. 122 The Birch Hills branch held its second annual Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament on July 21. It was a ‘best ball’ tournament to ensure maximum fun and reduce serious competition. Based on the number of family and three generation teams, it succeeded admirably! The tournament was followed by a steak barbeque and the awarding of prizes to Dell Franklin, Roger Fauchoux, Vincent Harper, and Hubert Parent. CENTRAL BUTTE NO. 213 The Central Butte Branch has received many accolades from the community for the rejuvenation of the branch over the last few years and recently received a grant of $15,000 through the New Horizon’s for Seniors Grant Program to install metal siding and new doors on their building. The branch has also been proud to donate $6300 in 2012 to various community agencies such as the Playground Committee, the Library Board, the Recreation Board, the Fire Department, Iver Main Place Seniors’ Residence, St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the United Church. CRAIK NO. 10 The Craik branch was pleased and proud to present Life Memberships to Seb Lang and Joyce Mill. Congratulations, comrades! CROOKED RIVER NO. 292 The Crooked River branch was honoured to present Comrade William McHugh a Long Service Award. Comrade William has 65 years of service. DAVIDSON NO. 51

On behalf of the branch, Gordon McRae was pleased to present Jessica Foster with a cheque for $2500 for the outdoor swimming pool in Davidson. Jessica is the Chairperson of the new Swimming Pool. FLAXCOMBE NO. 98 Branch President Dave Chudyk was pleased to present LA Years of Service Medals to Comrades Joyce Callsen, Doris Denney and Evelyn Murray at the Branch summer barbeque. Comrades Denney and Murray were charter members of the Auxiliary, and Comrade Callsen joined a short time later. All three continued their dedicated service until the Flaxcombe Ladies Auxiliary closed in 2002. FOAM LAKE NO. 16 The Foam Lake Branch has made numerous donations in 2012 to local groups such as; the School Science Fair, the School Year Book, Bowling Alley, Minor Ball, Swimming Pool, the Cadets and the Wynyard Legion to help out with their costs of hosting the Rededication of the Cenotaph at #5 Bombing and Gunnery School, RCAF, Dafoe. Several of our members attended the celebration at Dafoe – hats off to the Wynyard Legion for all their hard work! They also attended the Zone Rally at Sheho as well as the Foam Lake Air Cadet Squadron #542 60th Anniversary. Their guest speaker was our comrade, the first commanding officer of the Squadron, Bryan Bjarnason. Two local students enjoyed great success this year – Cadet Flight Sgt. Nicole Le Kach represented Saskatchewan at the Effective Speaking Competition held in Toronto, and Reagan Febak won a gold medal at the Legion Nationals for shot put. Comrade John Arthur (Art) Gray passed away in July. He was a Past Provincial President from 1989-1991 and also held other provincial positions. The Foam Lake Branch was in attendance for his funeral, as well as Legion members from Sheho, Wishart, Wadena, Wynyard and Regina. Members of the Foam Lake branch also attended the funeral of WWII Veteran Comrade Andrew Sebulski of Sheho. Members of the Foam Lake branch are now in the process of raising money for a Military Art display. GENERAL ALEX ROSS NO. 77 The Branch was proud to present Comrade Andy Juba with his 60 year pin. Congratulations, Comrade Andy!

GRENFELL NO. 55 It was with great pride that the Grenfell branch presented Comrade Ethel Box with the MSM. KAMSACK NO. 24 Kamsack branch had a very special Decoration Day this year with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new addition of their Memorial Museum and a handicap ramp. Ken Krawetz, MLA and deputy premier of Saskatchewan was in attendance, as was John Welyk, Kamsack Vet and Al Hodgson, District No. 4 Commander. Kamsack branch was also pleased to initiate two new members, Roberta Materie and Norma Woodward. KELVINGTON NO. 19 Kelvington branch was proud to unveil their Wall of Remembrance. The Wall contains over 1300 names of the men and women who joined up to fight for the cause and lived in the Kamsack area. With the help of a federal grant, Comrade Margaret Franks worked tirelessly to make the Wall of Remembrance a reality. The Kelvington branch was also pleased to present Literary and Poster awards to Danielle Janvier, Nicolas Grona, David Ewen, Alisa Templeton and Tanesha Novak. KERROBERT NO. 88 Kerrobert branch is proud to announce that Saskatchewan’s Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield presented Kerrobert Branch President Joseph L. Dublelewicz with the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal on May 1, 2012 at Government House. MACRORIE NO. 239 On June 6, 2012, the Macrorie branch placed over 30 commemorative poppies and candles beside the graves of our Boer War, World War I and World War II veterans. This date marked the 68th anniversary of the successful Allied landings in Normandy during WWII. Later that morning, Dick Totcheck, the branch’s last surviving veteran of WWII, was presented with a 60 year pin. The pin acknowledges Dick’s continuous and faithful service to the Legion and its goals. The unique grave decorations were painted and assembled by Velma Corbett. MOOSE JAW NO. 59

On Remembrance Day, 2011, the Moose Jaw branch was presented with a plaque in memory of all the men and women who gave their lives for peace and freedom in Afghanistan. The plaque was crafted and given by an anonymous veteran. NIPAWIN NO. 120 The Nipawin branch was pleased to honour Lloyd Ulvick, a 70 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Lloyd joined in England while serving during WWII and was given a life membership by the Codette Branch. Lloyd transferred to the Nipawin branch when Codette disbanded. Nipawin branch also presented $300.00 bursaries to Nicole Mochoruk, and Kieran King and $200.00 bursaries to Carter Lintott and Brenda Kozun. President Verda Hoppe presented Comrade Wilfred Leach with his Service Officer bar at the annual November 11th banquet and awards night. Comrade Leach was the last WWII veteran to retire from the branch executive this past year. President Hoppe was also pleased to present a cheque for $2000.00 to Capt. Malcolm Haveroen of the Nipawin Air Cadet Squadron #190 to assist with rental costs for their parade site. NORTH BATTLEFORD NO. 70 LCol (Ret’d) Lloyd Beaumont, Liaison to North Battleford branch presented a cheque to Melissa Bohse, Civilian Chairperson, Air Cadet Squadron #43. NUTANA NO. 362 Nutana branch is proud to announce that Comrades Audrey Wiberg and Gerald Tait were presented with Ministerial Commendations from Veterans Affairs Canada. OUTLOOK NO. 262 Comrade Ralph Derdall received a Branch Service Medal and a Certificate of Appreciation for his dedicated service to the Outlook branch – especially his distinguished work as Branch Secretary. The branch was also pleased to present a Branch Service award to Harold ‘Bud’ Arthur for many years of exemplary service. Comrade Peter Franklin was presented with a 65 year pin and Comrade Gordon Brack with a 60 year pin. PATHLOW NO. 344

The Pathlow branch was proud to honour Aiden Hunt, Morgan Borstmayer, Shanese Martin, Ryan Kirsch, Jude Derla, Whitney Kupchinski and Danielle Major with prizes and certificates in the Literary and Poster Contest. All of the students attended St. Brieux School. PRINCE ALBERT #2 The Prince Albert branch was pleased to present Literary and Poster Contest certificates to Trinity Hemsworth, Sydney LeCore, Faith Fraser and Justin Morin. All of the students were winners at the zone level. Prince Albert was also proud to present the following awards to its branch members; Certificate of Appreciation: Rose Chorney, Ken Coomb, Elmer Goa, Kristeen Gobiel, Terry Holtz, Wes Mathiason, Anne McLeod, Helen Punter, Jim Punter, Joe Rondeau, Lee Thompson, Floyd Trusty and Darelene Watt. Certificate of Merit: Don Chester, Monica Chester, Sheldon Curran, Brian Connolly, Jeanette Earing, Frank McGregor, Doris Oleksiuk, Doris Taylor and Darlene Zaleschuk. Medal of Excellence: Don Chester, Tasha Chester, Monica Chester, Brian Connolly, Sheldon Curran, Wendy Demerais, Leon Gobiel, Sheila Righi, Doris Sharp, Ann Simpson-Elmer, Roxanne Tagart and Darlene Zaleschuk. Life membership: Anne Simpson-Elmer ROBERT G. COMBE NO. 61 Brian Morris, Branch President, and Maxine Bell, Membership Chairman welcomed new members Joe Kirwan, Lorne Wihnan, Joanne Kirwan, and Trevor Bancarz to the branch this year. The branch was also pleased to make several donations this year, including $500.00 to the Kinsmen Telemiracle, $1000 to the Melville District Donor’s Choice, $500.00 to the Melville Heritage Museum and $2000.00 to the Melville Skateboard Committee to buy equipment for the Skateboard Park. A $500.00 bursary was also presented to Parker Ellert, a construction student.

The branch is also pleased to announce the awarding of the MSM to Steve Guliak and the Legion Volunteer of the Year Certificate to Brian Morris, president of the branch. ROSTHERN NO. 115 Don Maney, President of the Rosthern branch presented a donation of $10,000 to the CFD Dundurn Military Family Resource Centre. Many thanks to the branch for supporting our military families. SASKATOON NO. 63 The Saskatoon branch was pleased to present a life membership to Don MacDonald. Congratulations, Comrade Don! SHAUNAVON NO. 40 The Shaunavon branch was pleased to present a life membership to Margaret Brady. Congratulations, Comrade Margaret! SMEATON NO. 319 The Smeaton Legion is mourning the loss of Comrade Don Griffiths who passed away suddenly in June at the early age of 65. Don was a member for 39 years and was the Branch Secretary for the past 20 years. Don was not only a legion member, but also a fire fighter for the Smeaton & District fire and rescue, the town man for Smeaton and caretaker for the North Haven Care Home. Don also farmed in the district. Don was a very caring man and a very proud member of Branch #319. He will be sadly missed by all members of the Branch and by the whole community. TVS DR. HAROLD ANDERSON MEMORIAL NO. 78 Branch #78 was proud to present a Life Membership this year to Brent Wignes, our Provincial President. Congratulations, Comrade Brent!

Saskatchewan Command has learned that Comrade Larry Pearson, Regina Branch No. 1 (formerly Weyburn Branch No. 47) has received the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award. Larry received his award in Ottawa this past spring and took along an Afghanistan Veteran as his guest. Congratulations Larry!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SASKATCHEWAN COMMAND….. Most Branches have called or sent letters and such to Saskatchewan Command at some point. Many of you have even visited us here in Regina – which we love to see! But how many have actually wondered what we exactly do on a day to day basis? Well, first I should introduce our cast of characters. Our front line lady is Jessie Jardine – our administrative assistant. Jessie answers the phone, does all the filing, (and there’s a lot of filing!), makes up awesome spreadsheets for us, handles the military recognition book submissions, does all the administration for the Literary and Poster Contest – including making all the certificates and sorting all the awards, tracks which branches have sent in which reports, does all the preparation for council meetings, takes the minutes, coordinates all the poppy orders and packages and sends them out, creates the mailings to all the branches, stuffs all the envelopes, answers questions, researches current and past members, handles all membership for the Saskatchewan Holding Branch #000, manages databases, gets the mail ready every day, opens the mail and distributes it, and does all of this by 9:00am – with a smile on her face! She spends the rest of day asking “What can I do to help?” Wendy, our accountant, works part time Wednesday to Friday. She makes the bills, pays the bills, mails the bills, figures out what we owe, what you owe and what everyone else owes. Somehow, she keeps it all straight in two separate accounts, (poppy and general) and manages to make it all balance at the end of the day. Cherilyn is our Service Officer. Her job is help vets – old vets, young vets, “middle” vets, modern vets - any vet at any time. She works daily with Veterans Affairs Canada to help vets get the benefits they are entitled to – using a very tricky and secure stand-alone computer system that requires no less than four passwords! She works with the Service Bureau in Dominion Command and all the other service officers across the country and is always ready to assist branch service officers. In her spare time, she reads governmental acts, legislation and policies to keep up with the latest information on veteran benefits and occasionally escapes the office to do a seminar or presentation on how the Legion supports military members, past and present. And then there’s our Provincial Executive Director, Donna Gosselin. Quite simply, Donna does everything. She is the keeper of corporate memory, and has all those manuals memorized. She can answer any question you throw at her, and, quite literally, know where the bodies are buried in the basement. She types as fast as she drives, (which is really quite frightening!) and can easily handle 27 things at once. Donna is the heart and soul of Saskatchewan Command and has spent the last 38 years making sure everything runs smoothly. On top of all that, Donna makes it a joy and a pleasure to come to work. She cares as deeply for her staff as she does every member of the legion and every veteran we are here to help. Ours is a very very busy office and the phone rings constantly. If you call and get a busy signal, it is because we are helping another branch, another vet, another member of the Executive Council or Dominion Command. Please bear with us – we want to help you too.

Your new Provincial Service Officer

The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command Military Service Recognition Book - Submission Form Send to: 3079 5th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4T 0L6

General Information Required for Story Submission. Please print clearly!

Military Person being Recognized: Surname: Given names:

Place of Birth: Year of Birth: Year of Death:

Service: WWI WWII Korea Special Duty Area Peacetime Other

Branch of Service: Navy Army Air Force Merchant Navy Other

i.e. North Shore, Carleton York, CWAC, Service Unit: Names of Ships, Squadrons, etc.

i.e. - Canada, High Seas, England, Areas Served in: C/E, Korea, SDA (Please name), etc.

Killed in Action? Yes No Year of Death Where Killed

Was or is a Member of Legion Branch - Name & #: How many years?

Information on person submitting form:

Submitted by (Name): Branch # LA # Individual

Contact Information: Tel # ______FAX # ______e-mail ______

Please attach photograph here. Do Not Fax Additional Information: Please attach a separate sheet of paper, and keep information to maximum of 125 words. (Example – awards for bravery i.e. VC, DSC, DFC, MC, MM, etc., POW.

UPDATED: AUGUST 2010

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM SASKATCHEWAN COMMAND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL…

AND STAFF: DONNA, CHERILYN, JESSIE AND WENDY. OUR BEST WISHES FOR A HEALTHY AND HAPPY 2013!