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Loving Creativity
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
Twenty-six artists seemed relaxed and content when participating in the Fun Paint Night Class at Vito’s Restaurant hosted by Vegreville Visual Artists on February 10.
One of the spokespersons for this organization, Connie Baxandall, said they invited the public to give back to the community and get them involved in art. “The people love to come out and learn a little bit and have fun. It is a chance to socialize.”
Professional Artist Denise Lefebvre from Red Pepper Painting Parties mentioned that she is from Edmonton and with this class, people had the freedom to create what they wished. She demonstrated different techniques, sizes and ways to paint the flowers. Then she let them do their own thing.
Baxandall said VVA is grateful to Vito’s and its staff for opening its doors and that more community paint nights will be held in the future.
Bingo at Vegreville Legion
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 wanted to attract more players to bingo by showcasing the new format during its first game on February 6.
The new program includes higher payouts and at the half-time break, people can buy additional cards.
Vicky Sopko has been a regular participant for over 50 years and said she used to work at BINGO, too. “We have this same BINGO as this new one in Innisfree, and I like it. For one thing, the payout is better. So, I am excited and happy about this change.”
Margaret Brooks mentioned that she has been attending BINGO for 41 years and said she will not know how the changes will make it better but it should be interesting to find out.
Coordinator Diane Billingsley expressed that BINGO is fairly popular and they have the changes to encourage more participants. “The attendance is growing.”
Rockin’ Good Time at Drop-In Curling League
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
Heather Curling Club has a fun drop-in curling league that involves sturling curling with two players for a team at Vegreville Multi-Plex Centre.
Volunteer Coordinator George Childs said any age or ability can play. They throw rocks back and forth, there is no sweeping.
A participant Pete Conway enjoys the sport because being seniors, they are all at the same level. “Life is busy so if a person can’t always make it to a regular league this way when it is drop-in, you can come when you can. It is also a reasonable cost and is good exercise. Since there is no sweeping, people with some mobility issues can play. Up to this year, one gentleman who was 90 was still curling.”
Jim Schieck, another person who takes part in this curling admitted that he likes to get out and exercise and socialize with other people.
According to Curling Canada, “Sturling, a two-person team variant of curling co-invented by Brian Dingman and Carson Schultz of Didsbury, Alberta in 1998, originally it was called “Push Broom Curling” because players used our push brooms to deliver the rocks. Delivery sticks soon became popular and thus the name was changed to “Stick Curling.”
Community Groups Benefit from Donations
Nestor Saskiw - Submitted
Highmark Maintenance and Services, in partnership with Xtreme Equipment, donated $18,000 to two local community organizations; $13,000 to the Myrnam Seniors Association, and $5,000 to the Two Hills UCW.
The joint venture with Highmark donating the land and hay, and Xtreme donating the equipment and manpower, baled 180 bales with proceeds going to these two deserving organizations.
