Ukrainian community in Sedalia stirs Peace Corps memories

Monday, December 21, 2009 | 12:01 a.m. CST

A little over a year ago, I was packing to return to the United States after living in Ukraine for two years. It’s hard to believe it’s been so long since I was frantically filling my suitcases and trying to wedge in last-minute gifts from my Ukrainian friends and neighbors, including a large wooden mace and multiple bottles of flavored vodka.

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