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FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Svitlo Ukrainian Dancers host Razom 2020 the Ukrainian ancestors through artistry and athleticism. A total of 36 dance families gathered for the celebration. One of those families was the Hudema family. Jerry and Audrey Hudema came out to support their five-year-old granddaughter Shelby Crowther. Jerry
“She loves performing and all of the dancers feed off their energy…There’s a lot of encouragement and camaraderie.” Christel said there is a lot of interaction with the older dancers, who are great role models for the younger dancers. Christel said the kids are learning so much more than dancing as they learn about history and culture, as well as language as several of the dancers are part of the Ukrainian bilingual program at A.L. Horton School. Great Grandma Anne Skolski was in attendance with her daughter Pat and her husband Orest Yackimec who came to support their son Shane and his wife Raeanne. The shining stars of the family were Paisley and Beckett. There was no mistaking the love in their eyes and the happiness in their hearts, and to see and feel their grandchildren’s enthusiasm for Ukrainian dancing. It was the same for all of the families as they watched the happy, nervous and excited dancers perform All of the performers with the Svitlo Ukrainian Dancers impressed the audience of 320 people during Razom 2020. on stage. The dancers will be preparing for said it was about 20 years ago when he saw his daugh- festivals in St. Paul and Camrose this year. They are Around 320 people enjoyed stellar performances ter Holly dance. Holly was in attendance with her also looking forward to performing for the large by all 46 of the dancers who depicted the story of husband Kendall Warawa for the celebration. crowds at the Pysanka Festival in Vegreville July 3-6. Former college buddies David Sen, Michael But for now, they enjoyed soaking in the atmosphere, Budd and Curtis Bohn have been attending dining on great Ukrainian fare and hitting the big the event since 2002. David, who is married to dance floor to enjoy the sounds of Millenia. Christel, were cheering on their daughter Members of the organizing committee included: Sydney. “It’s a great social event,” said David. Patricia Shewchuk, Roxy Weleschuk, Christel Sen and Christel said Sydney is enjoying her first year Amanda Tymchuk. The ladies spent the last three of dance and has noticed her daughter has months planning the fundraiser, looking after all of become more social, is making new friends, the details and fine tuning everything it entails to learning dance skills and gaining confidence. make it extra special.
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The history, music and culture of the Ukrainian people was brought to life by members of the Svitlo Ukrainian Dancers during Razom 2020 at the Vegreville Social Centre.
COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27
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The County of Minburn #27 would like to invite applications for two Agricultural Service Board Summer Students. This is a seasonal position beginning approximately May 1, 2020 and ending approximately August 31, 2020. Job duties will include coordination of weed control activities on Public and private land, obtaining easements from landowners, performing herbicide applications, conducting field surveys for crop disease and insects, and other related duties. Applicants should have excellent personal skills and keen interest in agricultural practices. A general knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance would also be an asset. Preference will be given but not limited to a post secondary student currently enrolled in an Agriculture related program. Interested candidates may submit a resume and references to the undersigned by February 28, 2020. Austin Borysiuk • Assistant Agricultural Fieldman • Agricultural Service Board Office County of Minburn #27 • Box 550, Vegreville, Alberta • T9C – 1R6 aborysiuk@minburncounty.ab.ca • Telephone: Office 780-632–4033 • Cell 780-581-5984
COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY HERBICIDE APPLICATOR The County of Minburn #27 would like to invite applications for the position of Herbicide Applicator. This is a seasonal position beginning approximately May 1, 2020 and ending approximately September 30, 2020. Job duties include herbicide application of road allowance and spot treatment of noxious weeds. Applicants will be required to attend training to obtain a valid Alberta Pesticide Applicators license. A general knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance would also be an asset. Interested candidates may submit a resume and references to the undersigned by February 28, 2020. Austin Borysiuk • Assistant Agricultural Fieldman • Agricultural Service Board Office County of Minburn #27 • Box 550, Vegreville, Alberta • T9C – 1R6 aborysiuk@minburncounty.ab.ca • Telephone: Office 780-632–4033 • Cell 780-581-5984
