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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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McMan Oktoberfest:
get your tickets!
by Shaylyn Thornton
On October 5, McMan Edson will be hosting their Edson Funeral Home
annual Oktoberfest fundraiser. This year will mark the
th
18 year that the fundraiser will be held, and McMan
hopes the event will be even more successful than years
past. Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
The evening will offer live music, great company, and A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
German snacks and beer in honor of the themed event. PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
The group will also be holding a live and silent
auction during Oktoberfest, as well as a 50/50. A raffle 780-723-3575
for a trip to Germany in the form of a $4000 travel www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
voucher will also be available.
100% of the funds raised at the Oktoberfest fundraiser
goes back into the individuals that McMan supports.
McMan works with adults with disabilities and supports
Our Commitment
these adults through a variety of different programs,
such as their Independent Living with Support program. Commemorating National Tree Day in Edson Our Commitment
McMan also has a Shared Living program that offers
up to 24-hour staff support for those housed with the The Town of Edson was joined by Manager Garnet Davison says the Mountain Ash
Is To You.
program. representatives from Weyerhaeuser and Tree was planted as a part of the overall plan for
The annual fundraiser helps make these programs Agriculture and Forestry in a special the park, which will include more trees and Is To You.
possible and is also sure to be a great time. The event ceremony to commemorate National Tree shrubbery as the park is developed.
will start at 7pm on Saturday, October 5 at the Edson Day yesterday at the Hillendale Weyerhaeuser Mill Manager Natalie Peace was
Royal Canadian Legion. Playground. please to be a part of the event and says they
Tickets are on sale now for only $40, and are available Edson Councillor Trevor Bevan was look forward to continuing a positive relationship
at the McMan office. “Tickets are moving!” said Mary- also in attendance with his grandson with the community and maintaining successful
Anne Bittner of McMan Edson. “Be sure to get yours.” Caiden and says this is something and sustainable operations in the region.
Those interested in helping make a difference to Council wanted to do to help celebrate The Town of Edson is pleased to have a positive Full Service
McMan Edson can call 780-712-7677 for more the importance of forestry in our region. working relationship with all of our forestry
information and to purchase tickets. Parks and Facilities Maintenance partners. Funeral Home Offering:
Parkland Lodge Auxiliary’s 47th Grandparents Walk-a-thon Traditional Funeral Services,
Graveside Services and
Cremation Options with a Crematorium
on site in Edson.
Cemetery Monuments.
Thank
Cyle Kerr and Declan Kerr (4), along with Ian Kwantes and Harley Kwantes (3) take a short rest Thank You You We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
while out enjoying the recently opened Bike Skills Park at Willmore. photo Deanna Mitchener
Parkland Lodge Auxiliary’s 47th Grandparents Walk-a-thon was
a huge success.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors we raised $8,535
which will help us throughout the year with extras for the
seniors.
A gathering of supporters of the annual grandparents walk-a-thon before
heading off on their walk. Even some of the seniors were out taking part to
help the Lodge Auxiliary fundraiser. Ivan Strang, president of the Auxiliary, PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
said, "We had nine walkers, mostly residents on the longer walk, and 18
walkers of which were four students, plus strollers and some small children. I
must admit I was hoping to see more people out for our annual walk. I think we Professional Digital
had more out last year when the weather was pretty nasty, and today is such a
nice day." The fundraiser helps provide Christmas gifts and cards for each of Passport System
the seniors in Parkland Lodge. photo Deanna Mitchener
photos ready
in minutes
while you wait...
T
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
5
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
M.P. Jim Eglinski joined us for the walk and was on hand to
780-723-578780-723-5787
draw and present the Canadian gift basket which his office 7
D
donated to Beau V, one of our young walkers, who is pictured DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
Eleanor Dunford recently celebrated her 90th birthday and was gearing up for with Auxiliary President, Ivan Strang, looking on.
the grandparents walk on September 21 at Parkland Lodge. "I have decided
to do the big walk today because it is a very worthwhile project for the Lodge
Auxiliary. The Auxiliary does so much for us seniors here and I cannot thank Many thanks to Amanda, the activity coordinator for having the
them enough. I was even able to raise $677 for the walk and I am so thankful to refreshments and donuts ready on our return to the lodge.
those that have supported this." photo by Deanna Mitchener
PAGE 4 MONDAY JUNE 17, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 PAGE 3
McMan Oktoberfest:
get your tickets!
by Shaylyn Thornton
On October 5, McMan Edson will be hosting their Edson Funeral Home
annual Oktoberfest fundraiser. This year will mark the
th
18 year that the fundraiser will be held, and McMan
hopes the event will be even more successful than years
past. Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
The evening will offer live music, great company, and A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
German snacks and beer in honor of the themed event. PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
The group will also be holding a live and silent
auction during Oktoberfest, as well as a 50/50. A raffle 780-723-3575
for a trip to Germany in the form of a $4000 travel www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
voucher will also be available.
100% of the funds raised at the Oktoberfest fundraiser
goes back into the individuals that McMan supports.
McMan works with adults with disabilities and supports
Our Commitment
these adults through a variety of different programs,
such as their Independent Living with Support program. Commemorating National Tree Day in Edson Our Commitment
McMan also has a Shared Living program that offers
up to 24-hour staff support for those housed with the The Town of Edson was joined by Manager Garnet Davison says the Mountain Ash
Is To You.
program. representatives from Weyerhaeuser and Tree was planted as a part of the overall plan for
The annual fundraiser helps make these programs Agriculture and Forestry in a special the park, which will include more trees and Is To You.
possible and is also sure to be a great time. The event ceremony to commemorate National Tree shrubbery as the park is developed.
will start at 7pm on Saturday, October 5 at the Edson Day yesterday at the Hillendale Weyerhaeuser Mill Manager Natalie Peace was
Royal Canadian Legion. Playground. please to be a part of the event and says they
Tickets are on sale now for only $40, and are available Edson Councillor Trevor Bevan was look forward to continuing a positive relationship
at the McMan office. “Tickets are moving!” said Mary- also in attendance with his grandson with the community and maintaining successful
Anne Bittner of McMan Edson. “Be sure to get yours.” Caiden and says this is something and sustainable operations in the region.
Those interested in helping make a difference to Council wanted to do to help celebrate The Town of Edson is pleased to have a positive Full Service
McMan Edson can call 780-712-7677 for more the importance of forestry in our region. working relationship with all of our forestry
information and to purchase tickets. Parks and Facilities Maintenance partners. Funeral Home Offering:
Parkland Lodge Auxiliary’s 47th Grandparents Walk-a-thon Traditional Funeral Services,
Graveside Services and
Cremation Options with a Crematorium
on site in Edson.
Cemetery Monuments.
Thank
Cyle Kerr and Declan Kerr (4), along with Ian Kwantes and Harley Kwantes (3) take a short rest Thank You You We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
while out enjoying the recently opened Bike Skills Park at Willmore. photo Deanna Mitchener
Parkland Lodge Auxiliary’s 47th Grandparents Walk-a-thon was
a huge success.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors we raised $8,535
which will help us throughout the year with extras for the
seniors.
A gathering of supporters of the annual grandparents walk-a-thon before
heading off on their walk. Even some of the seniors were out taking part to
help the Lodge Auxiliary fundraiser. Ivan Strang, president of the Auxiliary, PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
said, "We had nine walkers, mostly residents on the longer walk, and 18
walkers of which were four students, plus strollers and some small children. I
must admit I was hoping to see more people out for our annual walk. I think we Professional Digital
had more out last year when the weather was pretty nasty, and today is such a
nice day." The fundraiser helps provide Christmas gifts and cards for each of Passport System
the seniors in Parkland Lodge. photo Deanna Mitchener
photos ready
in minutes
while you wait...
T
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
5
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
M.P. Jim Eglinski joined us for the walk and was on hand to
780-723-578780-723-5787
draw and present the Canadian gift basket which his office 7
D
donated to Beau V, one of our young walkers, who is pictured DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
Eleanor Dunford recently celebrated her 90th birthday and was gearing up for with Auxiliary President, Ivan Strang, looking on.
the grandparents walk on September 21 at Parkland Lodge. "I have decided
to do the big walk today because it is a very worthwhile project for the Lodge
Auxiliary. The Auxiliary does so much for us seniors here and I cannot thank Many thanks to Amanda, the activity coordinator for having the
them enough. I was even able to raise $677 for the walk and I am so thankful to refreshments and donuts ready on our return to the lodge.
those that have supported this." photo by Deanna Mitchener
