Passing the bucks
Rotarian Joel Chevalier presents Library Manager Isabelle Cramp and Assistant Library Manager Cheryl Pasechnik with a $500 cheque last week, the Rotary Club’s donation towards the Morinville Community Library’s fundraising for library renovations. – Morinville News Staff Photo
Gymnastic visit
Notre Dame School Running Club members Hanna Parish and Maddison Buhler were looking over one of the three medals Edmonton gymnast Brandon O’Neill brought to the school Wednesday morning. This gold medal was the one he received for first place in the men’s floor exercise finals at the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships held in San Jose. He has been a strong contender in the gymnastics team since 1999, competing in more than 30 national and international and world events, placing first, second or third. O’Neill spoke to the students about perseverance, sacrifice and setbacks in the pursuit of achieving one’s dream. – Lucie Roy Photo
A quilting we will go
Vivian Rousseau looks over the manual of the sewing machine she was using Wednesday morning at the Rendez-Vous Centre during a gathering of the centre’s quilting club. The vest she is wearing is one that she just made. – Lucie Roy Photo
Wall art
One side of the Flower Stop building is where artist Robert
Murray is painting a colourful plant-themed motif. The rain Wednesday morning delayed the completion of the project. – Lucie Roy Photo
The last waltz
The Morinville Community High School Band held their final concert of the school year Wednesday night with a performance at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre.
Ms. Pamela Zillinski directs the band through Yagisawa’s The Spring Sketches – Stephen Dafoe Photos
Olivia Imbrogno of the Morinville Jazz Band lays down some sounds on Trumpet during Soul Bosa Nova.
The event was held in conjunction with a student art show int he atrium. An MCHS student’s image is reflected in an original composition depicting Adam Levine of Maroon 5.
