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Two Hills Area Resident wins $10,000
Two Hills Area Resident wins $10,000
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
A Two Hills area resident is $10,000 richer after winning second prize in the Alberta Elks Foundation cash raffle.
“I am still in a state of shock,” exclaimed Terry Zinchuk. When he was informed of the exciting news on June 5, Zinchuk said he “almost fell off the couch” in total astonishment!
Vegreville Elks Lodge No. 143 Raffle Chairman Marshall Stewart presents the $10,000 cheque to Terry Zinchuk. On the far left is Exhalted Ruler George Childs and on the far right is Chaplin Edwin Ahlstrom.
(Michelle Pinon/Photo)
It was the first time someone from this area has ever received a prize, and Zinchuk was more than happy to accept the $10,000 cheque that was presented by Vegreville Elks Lodge No. 143 Raffle Chairman Marshall Stewart on June 14 at the Elks hall. Also on hand for the presentation was Exalted Ruler George Childs and Chaplin Edwin Ahlstrom.
It was Edwin who sold Terry the winning ticket. The decision to purchase the ticket was a “spur of the moment decision” by Terry who said he never buys raffle tickets.
As to what he’ll do with his winnings? “It’s going into the vault for awhile.” Terry has definitely changed his mind when it comes to buying raffle tickets now, and has adopted a new way of thinking. His new motto is: “You can’t win if you don’t buy.”
George says purchasing raffle tickets helps support all members of the Alberta Elks Foundation as each lodge receives a portion of the total sales. In turn, the Vegreville Elks Lodge, takes those proceeds and donates to other local charitable organizations.
Besides the provincial raffle, the Vegreville Elks Lodge holds its own annual raffle. Members sell tickets individually and throughout the Vegreville Country Fair that will run from August 4-8.
Country Music in the Park
Darlene Thibault, local performer from Viking played some country and bluegrass music at Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park.
(Rosanne Fortier/ Photo)
