Legion Knows How To Swine & Dine 'Em

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By Todd Curran
The guest of honor at the first Annual Legion Pig Roast was a real ham, but squeals of delight sprung from the crowd, who got all they could eat and drink for only $20.
The goal of this legendary pig-out was to raise money for the Legion for much needed new equipment, renovations and repairs and with over 160 revelers eager to get to hog heaven, the event was a success. Ken Pederson loaned his barbecue for David “Blackie” Lawrence to cook a hog donated by Longview Jerky Shop for the event, which was held at Turner Valley Legion Branch on August 14th.
Live music performed by Gypsy and the Rose got the party into full swing, featuring some groovy guitar solos and vivacious vocals that made the bash anything but boar-ing. The duo is part of a larger group that plays at Palamino in Calgary and has offered to bring the whole band out to play a benefit fundraiser for the Diamond Valley Community Centre 78.
Organizers of the Pig Roast offer many thanks to the Longview Jerky Shop, hardworking prep, cooking and serving volunteers and the guys that came out for gardening and clean-up duties.
The event will be held again when pigs fly – which should be around the same time next year. Until then, hogs and kisses.