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Vol. 8, 2, No. 44 Tuesday, October8,15, 2013 Vol. 7, No. Tuesday, November 2011
Venues packed as Andrew Garlic Festival attracts terrific crowds and great weather Michelle Pinon Editor
Throngs of people converged on the Village of Andrew Saturday for the annual Garlic Festival. "It was an overwhelming success," said Carri Hrehorets, President of the Andrew Agricultural Society, which hosted the one day extravaganza. "All of our volunteers were very pleased with the turnout and how smoothly things ran," added Hrehorets. An estimated 1,200
people took in the event, which made organizers very happy. "We are extremely pleased with the turn out." Organizers received lots of positive comments. "Many people were impressed with the decorations and the ongoing activity." Some of the memorable moments for Hrehorets would be the Minute To Win It Contests, the Amazing Race, and the Mini Farm Machinery Display. "It kept the lively atmosphere constantly going.
Marvin Hrudey of Emjay’s Prairie Berries poses for a picture during the Farmer’s Market. The Andrew area producer and his wife Judy were selling a great selection of jams, pickles and homemade baking for eager customers.
The intricate work with the hand carved machinery was amazing, and Terry Levicki created a farm scene complete with fence lines, power poles, and bales." "The Amazing Race was well received this year. We had nine teams, and they went through some grueling events." Colleen Mascher and Mavin Kolotylo planned the race, added Hrehorets, who extended kudos to both of them. In terms of benefits, Hrehorets said it is great exposure for the Andrew Agricultural Society and the Village of Andrew. "It is a time to celebrate our Ukrainian heritage through food; and in this case garlic! It was our 15th year, and it continues to grow bigger every year. It definitely puts Andrew on the map!" She was also pleased with coverage in the media. "We had great media coverage this year through the AMA Magazine Westworld, Travel Alberta, Lamont Leader, CTV Two, Alberta Primetime and CFCW." She would also like to thank the volunteers, "who worked tremendously hard" weeks in advance as well as all day long on Oct. 12 to make sure things ran smoothly. "Thank you to all Ag. Society and ACCA members, Andrew Figure Skating
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Participants in the Amazing Garlic Race got some pointers from firefighters during the hose rolling portion of the funfilled competition. Club, and Tammy Pickett for all her hard work with the children's activities.The children were very entertained with the bouncy house, scavenger hunt, balloon maker and the dance party. And thank you to all our sponsores who help make this festival possible." In about a month's time, organizers will be holding a post festival meeting. "We always welcome new volunteers. It takes a great deal of time to plan such a huge event, and we are always short of help. Everyone is welcome."
The Rainbow Club served up many perogy plates during lunch hour. These were two of the contestants in the Amazing Garlic Races who were racing against the clock to eat perogies, beans, and garlic jello.