Co-op Celebrates Farmers’ Day

Co-op Celebrates Farmers’ Day

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

L-R. Co-op Board of Directors and Staff helping at the Beef on a Bun Lunch-Roger Petruk, Kevin Welin, Joanne Gorda, Lyle Zukiwsky, Janet Litun, Lydia Lastiwka, Sarah Kisilevich, Bonnie Litwin, Rose Kercher.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Vegreville and District Co-op recognized Farmers’ Day on June 10 with a fundraising lunch and a display of vintage vehicles from members of Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club.

A total of $1,803 was raised during the event with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Vegreville and Area Stands With Ukraine.

Vegreville and District Co-op General Manager Glen McLeay said, “The Vegreville Co-op Directors held a Farmers’ Day Beef on the Bun Lunch to raise funds for Vegreville and Area Stands With Ukraine Society. Each year the directors choose a local organization to support and this year they felt this was a group that could use the proceeds.”

Vegreville and District Co-op Board President Joanne Gorda said, “We have a pretty significant Ukrainian heritage here in town and what is happening in Ukraine is beyond horrific. We do fundraise and donate to other causes, but this one is very urgent and very timely. So, it was voted unanimously that we donate to this cause.”

L-R: Co-op Representatives Joanne Gorda Lydia Lastiwka, Janet Litun, Glen McLay present the cheque for the donation amount of $1,803 to Representative for Vegreville and Area Stands With Ukraine Cindy Baydala. Co-op Representative Roger Petruk is to her right.

(Lyle Zukiwsky/Photo)

George and Velma Sample showcased their vintage 1951 Pontiac Eight sedan. “This is a built in America car which was built for Pontiac’s 25th Anniversary. We bought it used and it has never been restored. We like collecting vintage vehicles as it gives us something interesting to do while we are retired,” Velma said.

John and Madeline Kitz had their 1952 Chevrolet on display. John said, “My uncle bought this vehicle new and he gave it to me before he passed away. Before we got it, we did a lot of work on it. We drive it to car show. We do a little bit of work on it every year to keep it in good shape,” John said.

A showcase of vintage vehicles owned by members of Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Madeline added, “The reason we like vintage vehicles so much is because we are from the old times and they have so much chrome on them. These new cars are made out of so much plastic. The vintage vehicles are so good looking.”