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UKRAINIAN BAND WAS POPULAR IN 1930

By Lara Blazetich

Welland Tribune

Compiled from the files of the writer’s grandfather, George “Udy” Blazetich

The Deere Street Ukrainian Band of Crowland was a popular feature at various functions in and about 1930.

The members of the band in this contemporary photograph include, seated in front: bandmaster Mr. Zikiewicz and standing in the front row, from left, George Repaski, drum; Joe Kisway, Nick Kisway, Adam Loziczki, Tony Mabalias and Julian Skorenki. The names of the last two people in the row are unknown.

In the second row are Frank federovich, Joe Kazmir, Sam Pankkiw, Julian Greshchuk, John Krywan and Harry Humeny.

The third row has Peter Guzda, Walter O’Bireck, Joe Pededworny, Peter Uberna and Peter Huczuliak.

Standing in the back row are: (unknown), John Roschuk, Archie Shutic, Mike Lorizki, Sidor Crouch and John Smalyga.

*The photo was taken by Katie Crouch and the names were compiled by Walter O’Bireck.

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