COOKSTOWN NEWS
by Susan Stein

About Honest Ed

Where to go to find the best buys for bedding, household utensils, clothing, toys for them? Go to Honest Ed's.

It was the first time for us to shop there, but for them it became the place to find affordable goods.

And it was not only to shop there, but also the place to connect with other immigrants, to hear their language spoken. To make new friendships, to exchange information about housing, jobs, schools.

It was also soon after, that in Honest Ed's neighbourhood, butchers, delicatessen, coffee shops catered to the new clientele with European cold cuts, cheeses, pastries. To have a cup of coffee, to feel a little bit back in the old country.

Since those years, Honest Ed's customers have come from different backgrounds, but the store's special attention to their need, the warmth, clutter in her aisles, and bargain prices remained the same.

Thank you Ed Mirvish! May you rest in peace.

More about our young folks

Dale Hadwen, grandson of Wib and Beryl Hadwen, is a student at Wilfred Laurier University, and after working at his summer job, will return there.

Arian Auchincloss, who is in his second year at a Niagara College, enrolled in a sport fitness course, is working for Alliston Hydro during the summer.

Adam Ross, son of Brian and Janet Ross, works at the Cookstown "Subway" as a summer job, while his sister Chelsea has hers at a Men's Clothing store at the Cookstown Mall.

Boosters

On Thursday, July 12th, members went for their annual picnic to the farm of Pat and Ewart McKee . All enjoyed the pot luck lunch, visiting and did not even mind the strong wind.

Plowing match

The annual Simcoe County Plowing Match will be held at the farm of Jim and Martha Patton 5897 Conc. 6. Lot 9, R.R.1 Everett, on Sat. August 18.

You don't have to be a farmer to enjoy watching the plowmen competing in the horse plowing, plowing with antique tractors. The speech of Alexandra Thomas Queen of the Furrows at 10 am is another nice event to attend.

There will be a display of antique and the latest in farm machinery and for the hungry folks many food booths.

Library Silly Miss Tilly: Tuesday, Aug. 7th from 1 - 1:30 pm. Ages 3-9; cost $4.00. Come and enjoy the highly interactive comedy magic show where children will be taken on a imaginary trip.

Bedtime Storytime, Wednesdays evenings July 18th and 25th 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm. July 18 - Things go Bump in the Night; July 25th - Camping Out. Wear your Pjs and bring along a bedtime pal! All ages. Please preregister. Call 705-458-1273

Remember when

The 5th annual Let's Get Together party was held on Saturday, July 14.

Receiving their guests at their summer home on 3 Mile Lake, were Gunars and Frances Balodis, their son Mark and daughter Olivia with her husband Dave.

About 50 friends, former neighbours, among them from Cookstown Elma Ross, Lloyd and Bonnie West, Grace Cooper, Ralph Corrigan with friend, Iva Robinson, Linda Weaver, did what the event is planned for: To share stories, swap anecdotes about times or events, remembering Frances living in Cookstown with her parents Wes and Olive Hindle, meeting Gunars, their wedding at Cookstown United Church. The place on 3 Mile Lake, used to be first the Hindle's summer home and then their permanent residence.With the family expanding, Gunars and Frances have built a larger house, but the warmth and "feel at home" remained the same.

The only drawback this year was the rain which kept the guests mostly indoors. Still all enjoyed the bountiful picnic , taking pictures. A huge decorated cake, with words of a poem Frances wrote, made it special.

On behalf of all: Let's get together again next year and let's continua to Remember when.

Happy Birthday

Isobel Couts, celebrated her 100th Birthday at her home in Barrie, surrounded by her family.

From all of us, best wishes and God's Blessing!

Cookstown United Church

Members of the congregation have received a letter from Rev. Heather Power, informing them that she will leave the charge of Thornton/Cookstown in mid October, with her last Sunday on October 14.

We will miss her, her sunny disposition, but we also understand that her calling is to work with young people and feel, that this ministry is very important for the future of the church and to instill the values of faith.

The feasibility of installing chair lifts in the Cookstown church is studied by a committee and might be discussed at a Congregational meeting, planned for September 9.