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37 Tuesday, August8,27, 2013 Vol. 7,Vol. No.8,2,No. Tuesday, November 2011
MICHELLE PINON PHOTO
The highlight of Sunday afternoon festivities was the Babas and Borshch cook-off at the Andrew Community Centre. Earning top prize in the contest was Helen Zahoda (centre) of Mundare. Zahoda is surrounded by judges Gail Hall, Myles Fedun, Ed Stelmach and Scott Hackman. There was plenty to see and do during the two day extravaganza which attracted people from all over Western Canada. The two day event was so successful that organizers are planning another one for next summer.
Inaugural Babas and Borshch Ukrainian Festival an overwhelming success Michelle Pinon Editor
It was only fitting that Baba Helen Zahoda was declared the champion at the Borshch cook-off Sunday afternoon to cap off a weekend of fun filled events in Andrew. The 71-year-old Mundare area resident had to admit that winning first place in the contest was "pretty exciting" and felt her secret ingredient (a little bit of love) helped to capture the title. Zahoda said she had to leave Saturday night's festivities early to get a start on her pot of soup. "I was up until after mid-
night making borshch," chuckled Zahoda, who used her mom's recipe with a few adaptations to clinch top spot. There were 16 contestants in total, and it was refreshing to have a couple of local boys make good. Taking second place was Lamont resident Matt Levicki and third place was awarded to Andrew resident Brent Matiaszow. For Levicki winning second was very gratifying. "It was my third time making it (borshch), but I think I got the mix right," stated Levicki during the taste testing portion of the contest. Levicki was especially
proud to have planted the garden this spring and been able to put the fresh vegetables in the pot. Third place winner Matiaszow confessed that he stole the veggies for his borshch from his mom's garden the previous evening. Having the most colorful apron was definitely eyecatching, but MC Hazel Anaka didn't think that would have any sway with judges Gail Hall, Ed Stelmach, Scott Hackman or Myles Fedun.
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STAN CHOLAK PHOTO
Shumka Ukrainian Dancers served up a world class performance at the Babas and Borshch Festival on Aug. 24. The appreciative crowd responded with a standing ovation.