Manderson Centennial Farm

First poppy presented

By Murray Green

Dominion president Bruce Julian presented the symbolic first poppy to the Governor General, Mary May Simon at Rideau Hall on October 25.

The Poppy Campaign launched on Friday, October 28, when poppies become available to all Canadians from coast to coast to coast.

Each year, over 20 million poppies are distributed in communities across Canada.

Officially adopted in Canada in 1921 by the Great War Veterans’ Association (the predecessor of today’s Royal Canadian Legion), poppies are recognized as the national symbol of remembrance for the 117,000 Canadian men and women who gave their lives during military service around the world.

The funds raised each year during the National Poppy Campaign go back into programs and services for veterans and their families. For more information, visit www.legion.ca/poppy.

In Camrose, Tag Day will be on November 5 when Legion members will be offering poppies in a number of locations.

A Remembrance Day Service will be held at the Camrose Regional Exhibition at 10:45 a.m. on November 11.

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This is Colin and Barbara. In 2021, they invested their share in their 2000-acre grain and cattle operation – land that Colin grew up on and his great-grandfather homesteaded in 1905. Though they’re not ready to be ‘town-people,’ the couple is looking to slow down a little. They’re making the move to a smaller farm that’s been in Barbara’s family for 106 years. Between them, that’s 223 years of farming history in their area. Talk about investing in deep community roots.

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Centennial Farm Manderson

By Lori Larsen

Manderson Farms, located north east of Ryley and west of Haight, has taken its rightful place alongside other longlasting Alberta family farms as the recipient of the Alberta Centennial Farm and Ranch Award.

The homestead farm was founded in 1916 by James and Arthur Manderson, followed by brother Fred after he returned from the First World War.

In 1918 tragedy struck the family with the passing of Arthur from the Spanish flu.

Fred married Agnes and together the couple raised their four children Margret, Jean, Daniel and Ruth on the home quarter.

Tragedy once again struck the family in 1937 with the passing of Jean at the young age of nine from blood poisoning, after being punctured by a nail while playing in the barn .

Danny returned home in 1952 with his (soon-tobe) wife Ollie to start his farming career and rented the house across the road from the homestead while building his own family home, which was completed in 1953 just in time for the bridal shower.

The couple raised 10 children; Garry, Lorna, Ronald, Carol, David, Brian, Allan, Philip, Karen and Kenny and in 1972 eldest son Garry along with his wife Theresa returned home to the farm from Edmonton. Garry and Theresa had three children; Christopher, Patrick and Cheryl.

Father and son continued to farm the homestead together for many years during which time there was always a huge garden and a separate potato patch of equal size.

Farming cattle, hogs and chickens along with grain and grass land kept everyone on the farm very busy.

After retiring from the everyday duties of farming, Danny and Ollie turned their focus to yard beautification, which included flower gardens and a pond with waterfalls. The “chicken house” was converted to a wood shop for Danny’s special projects.

Along with the demands of farming both Garry and Theresa worked jobs off the farm, Garry driving school bus in Ryley for 28 years.

During the busier farming times such as seeding, haying and harvest, Garry and Theresa’s son, Patrick, would help at home or in the fields and in 2013 he moved home permanently and started a small cattle herd and continued to farm.

In 2014 Patrick and Charlotte once again added chickens and hogs to the farm.

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“He said ‘Getting married over there is the most selfish thing you could ever do.’ At that time, I didn’t understand, but I do now.

“Looking back at the last 50 years, this town and area have been very good to me. I’ve made a living here, I’ve made a lot of mistakes here. My kids have grown up here, they went to school here, they played their sports here. This is home.

“This community doesn’t owe me anything; I owe this community. To everyone here, thank you for coming out, we really appreciate the crowd.”

Sharon spoke next. “What a privilege it is that Jack and I are being honoured here this evening by the BRCF.

“As we are aware today, it would have been Ken Drever’s 93rd birthday today. What better way to honour his memory than coming together for a Foundation dinner?

“Mr. Drever was a valued member and made a lasting impact along Highway 13, and he continues to do so today because of his beliefs and the support of his family, friends, community, and the BRCF. There are those who have gone before, those who are currently serving on the board. Each one is leaving a legacy.

“I would like to gratefully acknowledge those who do the work to continue on the mission which sponsors the spirit of giving.

“We live in a small town, but we have done some pretty great things here. I look back at some of the people whom I was privileged to volunteer alongside, and who are no longer here with us.

She talked about other Killam volunteers, who have now passed away, who inspired her. “All of these people were invested in their community and were always willing to step up and get the job done.

“I couldn’t have had better mentors. I have worked alongside many of you here this evening.

“I would not be here tonight without you, as together, we have made things happen.

“No person is an island. We are all part of a bigger community, and by working together we can contribute and continue to make this a great place to live.”

The Sharon and Jack Moser Fund created at the dinner is a living fund, which can be grown through future contributions to this fund in honour of the Mosers or in memory or in honour of any loved one at any time.