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Remember to Local resident Els Folkinga celebrates 100th Birthday
drop off your by Deanna Mitchener Martin Long, along with an open microphone for

donations for the family and friends, all wished Els a special
Birthdays are a time to celebrate, and it was birthday with many guests sharing a few
EDSON FOOD BANK standing room only as Els Folkinga celebrated a memories. The day was celebrations with love,
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys very special 100 birthday at Parkland Lodge with laughter, plenty of food, decorations, cake, cards,
family, friends, staff, and special dignitaries on flowers, and gifts.
or the Edson Food Bank August 10. MLA Long passed along a special message, "The
Town Councillor Janet Wilkinson and MLA Honorable Jason Kenney Premier of Alberta says:
The Food Bank will be open 2 'My warmest thoughts and best wishes as you
Thursday evenings, celebrate your 100 birthday, congratulations on
the second and last Thursday of the Month this momentous occasion.'" Long added, "My
6:45-8:00 pm. wish for you for your birthday and every day is that
Open regular hours every Tuesday from MLS 47887 $44,900 MLS 50286 $299,900 you are surrounded by love, happiness and fond
9-11 am. MOTIVATED NEW memories."
“I have another one here from the Honorable
780-723-1350 Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell stated Long,”:
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. "As you celebrate your 100 birthday, please accept
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. 2 1 0 4 3 2 my very best wishes for good health and
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson MLS 49409 $428,000 MLS 49643 $459,900 happiness, congratulations on this moments
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor occasion." Cindy Hardy Manager at Parkland Lodge presented
FOR RENT $2500/month Councillor Wilkinson said, "It is my pleasure as here with us at Parkland Lodge for 10 years and is the
Els Folkinga a special pair of scissors. "Els has been
Deputy Mayor to represent the Town of Edson for joy of our hearts. At our sod turning Els was a part of
your 100th birthday. We as a town are so very that ceremony. We promised her at that time when we
proud of our citizens and we thank you for move back to our new building in April of 2020, she
5 3 2 5 3 2 everything. I have a certificate from the town that will be cutting the ribbon. We are holding her to that
MLS 47528 $519,000 MLS 48230 $649,900 congratulates you on this birthday, and I wish you day in April to cut the ribbon for our new facility." photo
Deanna Mitchener
REDUCED joy and happiness this day and every day."
Elske van Gunst was born August 11, 1919 in
Franeker, Friesland Netherlands. She was the third grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
of six children of Jitske and Tjitte. She had two There were some hardships along the way but
Jim Eglinski 4 3 2 4 3 6 brothers and three sisters. Els married Jacob (Jack) overcoming them as a family only made them
stronger.
Folkinga on August 10, 1945.
Els took a job as custodian for 10 years where
In 1951 the couple, along with four children at the
MP Yellowhead 5202 2nd Ave. time, immigrated to Canada after being through she worked at Pine Grove Elementary and
780.723-5550 WW11. They landed in Quebec City on July 21, Parkland High School until retiring at age 65. She
1951 and latter settled in Edson after a long four has enjoyed traveling to many places throughout
nick@alpinerealty3percent.ca for all your real estate needs day train trip. Over the years the family grew with Canada, the United States, and around the world
100% Full Service 100% Locally Owned a couple more children, later included 15 —Happy Birthday!

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Remember to drop off your donations for the
EDSON FOOD BANK
at Independent Grocer, Sobeys or the Edson Food Bank
The Food Bank will be open 2 Thursday evenings,
the second and last Thursday of the Month 6:45-8:00 pm.
Open regular hours every Tuesday from 9-11 am.
780-723-1350
Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Last Thursday of the month 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson
Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor
Family and friends joined Els Folkinga on August 10 as she celebrates her
100th birthday. photo Deanna Mitchener



















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Repsol Place. Youth had a great time hanging out with friends in the pool.
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