Killam inducted four new community leaders into its Hall
of Fame on Saturday, April 27, 2013.
From start to finish this is a class evening
that many of us look forward
to every year.
Thank you so much to the organizers for putting this together.
For the third year in a row the committee has
honored contemporary nominees – those still active in our community – and historical
nominees – those who left their mark during Killam’s earliest days, when it was
just starting to define itself.
This year’s nominees are –
Geraldine Link, introduced by daughter Shelly
Armstrong. Geri says when they decided
to move to the community, “I made the decision to live in Killam, not at Killam”.
Lois
Prichard, introduced by Robert Borth.
Lois commented
“I will continue to volunteer in the Town of Killam to make it the best town in
Alberta”.
Albert Edward Fee, one of Killam’s first merchants,
introduced by Sharleen Chevraux, and accepted by grandson Doug Fee.
Dr. Peter Voloshin, a physician in Killam for several
years following WW II, introduced by Clara Lewis, and accepted by son Dr. P.
James Voloshin.
For
a complete report on the nominees, view The Community Press article at http://thecommunitypress.com/killam-hall-of-fame/
. They have done a great job capturing
the event.
I particularly enjoy the historical nominations;
what a great way to
learn more about Killam in its early days. Communities need to
celebrate their local history more often, and
this is such a great way to do
that.
Additionally, it is so important to recognize
those currently in our
community that give back so generously. Killam is very fortunate in that we have many members of the community that give freely
of their time & energy.
It's been said that volunteers are the
life-blood of any community and I
am pleased that we have an event that gives a
nod of appreciation to these folks.
Tammy & I look forward to this event every
year.
Cheers,
Bud James