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Top 10 Circulating Items in 2022 at Vegreville Centennial Library

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

Different books and items at libraries become popular at various times for numerous reasons.

Manager of Vegreville Centennial Library Kira Chalupa researched the top 10 items that were checked out in 2022 and she said, “This is not an exact match to the statistics of our top circulating items. Predominately, the top 10 circulating items were DVDs and magazines, but to bring more format diversity to the list, I’ve limited the number of items for those two categories.

Library Manager Kira Chalupa holding the three most circulated items from 2022.

(Daniel Fogal/Submitted Photo)

Canadian House & Home – Magazine

• These are part of our physical magazine collection, which is great for people that do not access e-resources. These magazines have lots of home renovation and redesign!

• Reader’s Digest – Magazine. The issues have varied topics that can appeal to a large and diverse population.

• A Cinderella Story – DVD. This is a fun retelling of a classic fairy tale.

• Monster Machines! – Board Book. It’s a prominent book in our Children’s section – it’s a large book, which makes it easy to spot! The book is full of big pictures of trucks and wheels.

• Monte Carlo – DVD. It’s a fun teen movie.

• Plants vs. Zombies – Graphic Novel. Readers say that the books are very funny and that they enjoy the art style.

• Grief is a Journey: Finding Your Path Through Loss – Non-fiction. I think grief is a difficult topic that most people don’t have a lot of understanding or knowledge of until they go through a significant loss.

• Snowshoes. There has been quite a bit of snow already this winter, which makes the library’s snowshoes an attractive item!

• Where the Crawdads Sing – Adult Fiction. The increase in circulation could be a result of people wanting to read the book in advance of or after the release of the film. Being on Reese Witherspoon’s book list, probably helped as well.

• Donut Fall in Love – Adult Fiction. We have a lot of readers that enjoy Romance novels. I think Donut Fall in Love is one of the highest circulating because of the fun title – people enjoy doughnuts and a happy ending!”

Three King Chili Challenge Fun Fundraiser

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

Vegreville United Church offered the Third Annual Three King Chili Challenge dined in style only on January 25.

The People’s Choice winners earned a certificate and bragging rights. First place winner was Vicky Paranych and second place winner was Pat Buehler.

Coordinator Holly Cependa said, “Approximately 30 people attended the event. Even though the numbers were down this year, everyone enjoyed themselves as they worked their way through tasting all nine recipes!

People serving and sampling the chili.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

We held this event to honour the wise men who visited baby Jesus after his birth. That’s why we chose ‘chili’ as it represents spices from the Middle East. The ‘challenge’ was to add some fun to the evening.

We are grateful to all the cooks, volunteer helpers and judges (customers) who came out to support our church. God is indeed working in our community!”

Paranych said, “This was my second time entering the contest. I won the last contest on Jan. 13, 2019; which was for the Three King Chili Challenge also.

L-R: First place winner Vicky Paranych receives her certificate from Holly Cependa.

(Rosanne Fortier/ Photo)

I don’t feel that there is anything unique about my chili. I thought it wasn’t the best; I just used it for the event so there would be enough choices for people to eat when they attended the supper.

I can’t share the recipe as I don’t have a recipe for the chili. I just make and taste the food as I prepare it and if I like something that is what I stay with. I used to do a lot of cooking when I worked at the hospital in Mannville.

I feel okay about winning the competition but I feel it would be nice if somebody else had a chance to win also.”

Craft Stuff and Supplies Garage Sale

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

Around 25 people attended the Craft Stuff and Craft Supplies Garage Sale at Vegreville Agricultural Society building on January 28.

Coordinator Bernie Golinowski said there were five vendors: Herself, Carol Rudyk, Tracy Ezio, Lisa Euchuk, and Kelly Payne.

In no particular order: Vendors and some of the helpers from L-R: Bernie Golinowski, Carol Rudyk, Tracy Ezio, Lisa Euchuk, and Kelly Payne.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

When asked why she decided to host this sale Bernie replied, “They had one of these in Leduc and I attended it for about a year and that is an hour and 20 minutes away. There are a lot of crafters over here and they have stuff they don’t use anymore.”

One of the vendors, Carol Rudyk is a consultant for Creative Memories which on the business card stated a camera can capture a special memory, but only you can preserve the photo in a meaningful way.