News Advertiser PAGE 19
www. NewsAdvertiser.com
DECember 15, 2021
A Tribute to Patsy Cline Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
There was a sold out show of 89 people at A Patsy Cline Christmas with Megan Schroder at RCL Branch No. 39 Hall on December 11. The event began with cocktails and then people were offered a dinner of salads, chicken, pork, vegetables, potatoes, and a dessert of a gingerbread cake which was catered by Diane Fausak with RCL Branch No. 39 caters. Ellen Dunn gave her impression of the food where she said she thought the food was awesome and cooked perfectly. The basketball teams from Vegreville Composite High and St. Mary’s School were the kitchen servers. Magic seemed to appear on the stage when Megan performed Patsy Cline’s songs and six Christmas songs. The audience cheered and issued a rapturous applause after each performance. Merv Buchanan, Owner of Trend Entertainment, said he contacted the Legion about having this show because Patsy Cline’s music appeals to a very broad age and demographic group and he felt this show would suit the demographics here. “Megan is a London, Ontario based singer who started out playing drums for the popular cover band, Loveless and she immediately became their lead singer. She is also a songwriter and an actress.
Megan Schroder performs. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Music Treasures by Silver and Gold Band
L-R: Bill Shekooley, Jim Davis, Horst Wilfert and Charlie Gargus. (Not in photo is Bob Ashmead) (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The local band, Silver and Gold performed a live show of many genres of music at RCL Branch No. 39 Hall on December 10. Members of Silver and Gold
Band at this concert were Charlie Gargus, Bill Shekooley, Jim Davis, Horst Wilfert, and Bob Ashmead. Charlie Gargus said they invented the name for their band because the members have silver in their hair and gold in their teeth. “I have been
performing with Bob for 20 years now. The biggest reason we like to play music is to bring joy to others and help them come alive. We like to perform good dance tunes and we play songs from the 80’s all the way down to the 20’s. We play about once a week in a lot of places in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, and Mundare.” People gave their impression of the band. Diane Lydom said she liked their performance because they played in tune; the music was rhythmic, peppy and fun. Eileen Zazulak, who is from Viking, said the band’s music was good because it was old country music and that is what she likes.
She appeared in the movie, Tapped Out, and performed in the stage play, Cabaret,” stated Buchanan. During a backstage interview Megan Schroder said she always sang in her room as a child. “Music was a really big part of my family. My mom sang, my dad played piano, and we always had music on when I was growing up. One of the common Christmas presents we received was a tape player or cd player when they became popular. I started performing at 19 where I did karaoke in a bar. Then I realized that people liked my singing. So, I started doing musical theatre after that and I realized that my favorite part of that type of performance was singing and that is why I decided to continue with singing. I especially like performing when I know that I am doing a really good job for myself and the crowd is responsive and enjoying it too. I like Christmas because of all the lights and the way the season feels so warm, and I love Christmas baking and the smells associate with it. I have a record and cd collection. I love to sing all genres of music; oldies from the 60’s and 70’s are some of my favorite type of music. I love the music of Patsy Cline because my aunt, who thought I was the coolest person in the world, gave me a cart of records and one of these was by Patsy Cline. From there, I searched for more records, and my parents bought me records by Patsy Cline.”
FREE ADVERTISING If you have personal items (not related to a profession, trade or business) valued at $500 or less, we will give you a
FREE CLASSIFIED AD
Your message will be delivered to almost 9,500 households and businesses
• Submit your ad online at www.newsadvertiser.com under “Shop” • Mail, fax, email or drop off your ad copy. • One item per ad - 10 word limit. • Include the price of the item in your ad. • Offer excludes living things.
Example: Push lawnmower. Runs good. $225. 777-777-7777
WRITE YOUR AD HERE:
Phone: 780-632-2861 Fax: 780-632-7981 5110 - 50 St. Vegreville Email: ads@newsadvertiser.com
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
The Weekly Did You Know? By Craig Horon
Lori-Ann Cohoe, Q.C.
Cohoe Law
4802 - 49 Ave. Vegreville, AB T9C 1K9
(South at DQ corner)
Ph. 780-632-6901 Fax. 780-632-6902
KUZYK LAW OFFICE BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS
A PARTNERSHIP FOR THE GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW
5038 - 50 Avenue, Vegreville Alberta T9C 1S1
VEGREVILLE DENTAL CENTRE
6615 Hwy 16A West, Vegreville (next to Boston Pizza) Phone: 780 632 3912 We directly bill your insurance! Now accepting new patients!
GENERAL DENTISTRY, ORTHODONTICS & IMPLANTS Dr. Nick Mouyios Dr. Tim Nawrot and Associates
Did you know There are over 100 different viruses that cause the common cold
4922 - 50 St., Vegreville, AB Bus: (780) 632-3368 www.vegrevilledental.com Proudly serving Vegreville & surrounding communities for over 30 years!
Phone: 780-632-4552
We Treat You Like Family!
Welcoming Dr. Nitin Goyal!
