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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2019 PAGE 25
"The best gigs I ever had":
Arthur White Owl
by Dawn Olsvik I've written in your book, you've written in
mine.
During the Family Literacy Day Celebration on We have journeyed together by the Master's
January 26, the Edson Public Library had a design.
special visitor. Arthur White Owl, past resident I want to say Thank You for this road that I'm
of Edson, came and performed at the library. on.
He performed a song called 'My Favorite Old For the blessin's and the lessons that you have
Book'. Arthur wrote the song about 15 years ago passed on.
th
for his mother on her 84 Birthday. Arthur's
mother was the late Marguerite Ahlf of Edson. My favorite old book, your cover is worn.
Marguerite was an avid supporter of the library. Your pages are tattered your binding is torn.
She started volunteering there around 1961. Your spine's not as straight as it once used to be
About 10 years later she became the Librarian But the stories you hold are precious to me
and stayed in that position until around 1984.
“She was a really good librarian,” said White White Owl continued, “I know many people
Owl. “I think she started there just to get out of who knew mom would appreciate that it was
the house,” he laughed. “But my 3 brothers and written for her. The best gigs I ever had were
I learned to shop and cook and do other chores sitting on the end of her bed singing it to her and Arthur White Owl performed a heartfelt song he
while she worked there, and dad was at his job.” the best part was that it was new for her all the wrote for his mother, during Family Literacy Day at
White Owl said, “Whenever I came out to visit time. She got the moments and I got the the Edson Library. photo submitted
mom, I brought my guitar. Her long-term memories!”
memory was gone but each time I would say –
Hey mom, I wrote you a song, would you like to
hear it? She always said yes and loved it. This
song I wrote has taken on a life of its own,
probably because there are a lot of people who
relate to books and because there are a lot of
mothers out there.”
My Favorite Old Book
Life is a novel, a tale yet untold.
Each day, a new page as each day unfolds.
Each moment a word, each hour a line,
Each chapter is crafted by an Author divine.
The people we touch, the choices we make,
The books that we read, the paths that we take
Write the lines of the pages,
Some garbage, some gold
But it is what we live on when we grow old.
My favorite old book, your cover is worn.
Your pages are tattered your binding is torn.
Your spine's not as straight as it once used to be
But the stories you hold are precious to me
The lines that are written in the book of your
life
Tell the story of a daughter, a lover and a wife.
It's the who of your journey, the hows and the
whens,
The story of a mother and my oldest friend.
Waverly Fairweather (1), Savannah Fairweather (3), Erika Fairweather, Emersyn Kielstra (2) and
Lauren Kielstra enjoyed some time at the Edson and District Public Library on February 9.
photo Deanna Mitchener
CHUBBY
CHUBBY
CHICKEN
CHICKEN
SPECIAL
SPECIAL
FAMILY 10 PIECE MEAL
10 pieces of Chubby Chicken
1 Box of Family Fries
1 regular gravy
2 salads
(Choice of Coleslaw or Macaroni)
$26.50 + gst
Savings of $6.00
Subject to a 15 minute wait time if busy.
Call ahead on large chicken orders.
Promo runs until March 31, 2019
45 Street, Hwy 16 Edson Seniors were staying active with a friendly curling game on January 25 at the Pioneer Cabin. Floor
Go for the flavour! 780-723-4824 curling is a fun indoor sport that passes those long cold days away over the winter months.
photo Deanna Mitchener
PAGE 10 MONDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2019 PAGE 25
"The best gigs I ever had":
Arthur White Owl
by Dawn Olsvik I've written in your book, you've written in
mine.
During the Family Literacy Day Celebration on We have journeyed together by the Master's
January 26, the Edson Public Library had a design.
special visitor. Arthur White Owl, past resident I want to say Thank You for this road that I'm
of Edson, came and performed at the library. on.
He performed a song called 'My Favorite Old For the blessin's and the lessons that you have
Book'. Arthur wrote the song about 15 years ago passed on.
th
for his mother on her 84 Birthday. Arthur's
mother was the late Marguerite Ahlf of Edson. My favorite old book, your cover is worn.
Marguerite was an avid supporter of the library. Your pages are tattered your binding is torn.
She started volunteering there around 1961. Your spine's not as straight as it once used to be
About 10 years later she became the Librarian But the stories you hold are precious to me
and stayed in that position until around 1984.
“She was a really good librarian,” said White White Owl continued, “I know many people
Owl. “I think she started there just to get out of who knew mom would appreciate that it was
the house,” he laughed. “But my 3 brothers and written for her. The best gigs I ever had were
I learned to shop and cook and do other chores sitting on the end of her bed singing it to her and Arthur White Owl performed a heartfelt song he
while she worked there, and dad was at his job.” the best part was that it was new for her all the wrote for his mother, during Family Literacy Day at
White Owl said, “Whenever I came out to visit time. She got the moments and I got the the Edson Library. photo submitted
mom, I brought my guitar. Her long-term memories!”
memory was gone but each time I would say –
Hey mom, I wrote you a song, would you like to
hear it? She always said yes and loved it. This
song I wrote has taken on a life of its own,
probably because there are a lot of people who
relate to books and because there are a lot of
mothers out there.”
My Favorite Old Book
Life is a novel, a tale yet untold.
Each day, a new page as each day unfolds.
Each moment a word, each hour a line,
Each chapter is crafted by an Author divine.
The people we touch, the choices we make,
The books that we read, the paths that we take
Write the lines of the pages,
Some garbage, some gold
But it is what we live on when we grow old.
My favorite old book, your cover is worn.
Your pages are tattered your binding is torn.
Your spine's not as straight as it once used to be
But the stories you hold are precious to me
The lines that are written in the book of your
life
Tell the story of a daughter, a lover and a wife.
It's the who of your journey, the hows and the
whens,
The story of a mother and my oldest friend.
Waverly Fairweather (1), Savannah Fairweather (3), Erika Fairweather, Emersyn Kielstra (2) and
Lauren Kielstra enjoyed some time at the Edson and District Public Library on February 9.
photo Deanna Mitchener
CHUBBY
CHUBBY
CHICKEN
CHICKEN
SPECIAL
SPECIAL
FAMILY 10 PIECE MEAL
10 pieces of Chubby Chicken
1 Box of Family Fries
1 regular gravy
2 salads
(Choice of Coleslaw or Macaroni)
$26.50 + gst
Savings of $6.00
Subject to a 15 minute wait time if busy.
Call ahead on large chicken orders.
Promo runs until March 31, 2019
45 Street, Hwy 16 Edson Seniors were staying active with a friendly curling game on January 25 at the Pioneer Cabin. Floor
Go for the flavour! 780-723-4824 curling is a fun indoor sport that passes those long cold days away over the winter months.
photo Deanna Mitchener
