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News Advertiser
AUGUST 12, 2020
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Vegreville Farmers’ Market Bursting With Fresh Produce and Homemade Items Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Fresh veggies, homemade baking, and handcrafted gifts are in abundance at the Vegreville Farmers’ Market. “Make it. Take it. Bake it.” That’s the motto of the local market, said manager Marlene Giebelhaus.
During a recent visit vendors, Julie and Theresa Tschetter the ‘Pampushky Queen’ but she also bakes chrustiky, perfrom the Vegreville Hutterite Colony had an impressive array ishke, poppyseed rolls, sauerkraut buns and other mouthof fresh produce including cabbage, beets, potatoes, peas, watering delights. carrots, radishes, onions, and so much more for customers to choose from. Sonia Levicki of the Veggie Village from the Andrew area had a great assortment of produce as well. The retired school teacher said she really enjoys socializing with customers and fellow vendors alike, and nothing beats freshly picked all-natural veggies to eat. Vegreville resident Eka Roeben said she loves crocheting and meeting people, and thought the farmers’ market would be a great way to do both things. Newly retired, Eka had a generous variety of handcrafted items, including freezie socks. “They’re my own invention.” The socks, that are adorned with happy faces, catch all of the drips from Julie and Theresa Tschetter from the Vegreville Hutterite Colony with their impressive freezies and popdisplay of produce. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) sicles. “My grandGiebelhaus said they could definitely use more local artikids like them.” Stenia’s Kitchen, which specializes in sans to round out the selection of vendors at the market Ukrainian baked goods, had a nice operates nine months of the year. Marlene and her husband Glen are both independent selection available for sale. Based in Mundare, Polish Ukrainian culinary marketing representatives for Watkins products which have expert Stefania Jarzabek has been bak- been a staple in many people’s pantries for more than 150 ing up a storm for many years and loves years. They offer organic spices and extracts, personal care to share her special talents and sweet items, home cleaning, and laundry products to name a few. treats with one and all. She is known as The couple also sell Lamplighter Books and Gifts.
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