November 11, 1918, after 123 years of partitions, Poland regained its independence. During the first two years of this event was a feast. First celebration of independence were held on November 14, 1920. The Józef Piłsudski by adopting the Marshal's baton was honored as the winning Chief during the Polish-Soviet war.

These events, we are from 100 years. These are the historical facts, well known to us Poles. However, the story is also the memories of relatives or neighbors that are still alive in our memory as a "story" passed down from generation to generation.

Therefore, from now on we invite all ełczan to make a "wish for an independent" or share with us your feelings and thoughts related to 100 anniversary of Poland's independence.

You can do this by:

• by sending an e-mail to the address i.arciszewska@um.elk.pl or um@um.elk.pl

• on the Facebook profile of the city of Elk

• statement to the tv show "City News"

• in writing to the following address: Office for the promotion of sport and culture, the Office of the city of Ełk, ul. The March. J. Piłsudskiego 4, 19-300 Elk.

Wishes and thoughts residents Elk related to 100. anniversary of our country's independence will be collected, and the most interesting of them (or their selected fragments) published in the bulletin issued by the city of Elk.

Bulletin can be obtained free of charge during the main celebrations of the independence day in November 2018.

Please note!

All persons who wish to share thoughts or "lodge wishes for independence", please enter your: first name, last name, year of birth, and possibly a contact phone number.

The provision of this information will be the same as with the granting of permission for their publication in the bulletin, on the www.elk.pl, fb Office Of Elk and the mobile app.

For more information contact Ms. Iga Arciszewska from the Department of the promotion of sport and culture, UM Elk, e-mail: i.arciszewska@um.elk.pl, tel: 732-61-23 87.