The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 295 The Sheho Branch #356 was formed as a sub-branch of the Foam Lake Branch #16 on May 26, 1950. A meeting was held in the Sheho Town Hall and applications for new members were taken, with a President and Secretary elected and initiated. At the September 15, 1950 meeting, a motion was made that the sub-branch apply for a certificate to become a certificated Branch. The motion was carried. On December 15, 1950, Provincial Secretary Comrade MacDonald presented the Branch with a certificate showing it was officially a certified Branch. Regular monthly meetings were held in the Sheho Town Hall for a while. For many years, they alternated having meetings at members’ homes as far as Ituna and Stornoway. The Comrades’ spouses prepared a lunch or a supper at these meetings. In April 1958, Lots 7 and 8 in Block 7 in Sheho were donated by C.H. Enduct and Co. for a Cenotaph and Children's Playground. In May, grass was seeded and the park fenced. In 1961, A Granite Cross was erected at the Cenotaph, on which names of local veterans who died in action were inscribed. In June 1962, Lesenko School (country school) was purchased and moved to the present location to be used as a hall. The first meeting was held on April 9, 1963. In 1995, the Branch celebrated its 45th Anniversary and published a history book. On July 29,2000, the Branch celebrated its 50th Anniversary with Provincial President, Pat Varga, in attendance. Before November 11th, Branch members would have a Remembrance Day Service at the local school and make presentations to the students. They hold a yearly door-to-door Poppy Campaign. On November 11th, they have a Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph and the Sheho and District Community Centre. After the Service, they have a catered Smorg for anyone who wishes to partake. This is one of their annual fundraisers, as well as weekly bingos. In July 2005, the Branch honoured its Veterans with a Tea. The year 2006, being "Year of the Veteran," Branch members asked local Veterans to share their war experiences. It was open to everyone. During the past fifty-five years, there have been 118 members. At present, there are forty-three members. The meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month with a 50% attendance. The Branch is a vital part of the small community of Sheho. They have supported local clubs, and bought uniforms and equipment for minor sports. The Branch donated $5,000.00 towards the Skating Rink, and they purchased hockey nets and a time clock. During the Sheho Sports Day, members worked the Beer Gardens and bingo, and all proceeds were donated towards the community. Senior Citizens meet weekly at the hall. The Branch has always supported the youth by giving bursaries, scholarships and by sponsoring Track & Field. For more information on this Branch or History Book write to Sheho Royal Canadian Legion, Box 149, Sheho, Saskatchewan, SOA 3TO. SHEHO BRANCH 356 This photo of Sheho and District Veterans of World War II was taken in 1992. (Left to right) Front row: Peter Moroz, Morris Pawliuk, Pauline Paley, Oliver Hudyma, Nick Hawreliuk. Middle row: Steve Pawliuk, Nick Hnatiuk, Nick Semeniuk, John Babichuk, Peter Karmazniuk, Andrew Sebulski, Clifford Wunder. Back row: Mike Dwernichuk, Nick Stacberuk, Harry Bazuik, George Moroz, Metro Daciw, Joe Hoffman, Metro Nekorak, Mike Denesik, Bill Kucheran. Sheho Cenotaph (Cont’d...)
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