Helen Parke, of Parkesdale Farms, celebrated her 90th birthday on Sunday, July 12 at the Arthur Boring Civic Center, located at the Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds. Parke, who turned 90 on July 7, celebrated the milestone by having a dessert social with her family and friends. Attendees enjoyed desserts and strawberry milkshakes served by members of the Strawberry Court. Parke’s party was thrown for her by her five children: Cheryl Meeks, Sandee Sytsma, Bobby Parke, Colleen Fulton and Gary Parke.
