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Jean Yuckim’s 40 Years of Service to Vegreville and District Co-op Celebration
Jean Yuckim’s 40 Years of Service to Vegreville and District Co-op Celebration
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
Jean Yuckim started working for Vegreville and District Co-op, (VDC) on July 13, 1983. Management and staff had a small party for Jean on July 11, 2023 to honour her for 40 years of devoted service.
Even at this party, Jean demonstrated her dedication as she was concerned about getting back to work as a cashier.
When asked how Co-op was different 40 years ago, she replied, “We didn’t have scanners back then and I recall having to remember all the codes and we had to use pen and paper to order food instead of using the ordering machine like we do now.
But it has been good overall. My managers and co-workers were always nice and were the best part about working here,” Jean expressed.
When her co-workers were asked what was special about Jean, Natalie Prefontaine replied, “She is a sweetheart and has been welcoming to me since I started working here in November 2022. Also, she is really devoted and always comes in early to work.”
Laura Hewko commented that if you are looking for something, Jean can tell you where it is. “She is a very capable worker and she knows everybody’s Co-op number.”
Marcia Sawchuk who has been working as a cashier here for 35 years said that Jean is always a pleasant person to work with.
