By Lula Anderson
What a great Fourth of July Weekend. Although my Yard Sale didn't do as well as I had hoped, I still had a couple of dollars to donate to the church. Reports from the parade said it was wonderful, and there were a lot of trucks and floats. The rain pretty much held off, they spectators said they got wetter from the Super Soakers and Hensonville's octopus than from the rain. Unfortunately, the rain started in earnest during the fireworks. Whoever had access to water had a great opportunity to get in some lake time. The water was just warm enough to be comfortable.
Speaking of lakes, Billy Mead had an exciting Saturday as his nephew and niece, Harold's son and daughter came to spend the day with him. There were many of his neighbors enjoying the Conifer Lake, and they all joined them on Bill's porch. On Monday, Bill went out putting up fire numbers for the Jewett Fire Department and his cleaning lady, Maria, was busy in the house. Suddenly Maria heard a noise in the living room , but no one answered. When she went to check it out, there was a bear cub just walking through the front door. He immediately turned and fled, but Bill was upset because Maria never invited him in for a bite to eat and a drink. I guess the bear was jealous that he didn't get invited to the party on Saturday.
The Parish Church service held on Sunday in Lexington was very well attended with over 60 parishioners coming together to worship and enjoy fellowship. After being closed for the month of June, the Ashland Church will resume services on July 14th when we will be welcoming our new Pastor, Mark Hamman. Pastor Mark wants to be in touch with his parishioners and you can call him 631-697-5417 or email markh3825@gmail.com. His day off is Friday. Pastor Amy Royal is also available 845-706-2296 or email aroyal67@yahoo,.com. Her day off is Monday. On Friday, July 26 Dinner Church will be at Ashland Community at 6pm.. Please bring covered dish to pass.
The Mitchell Hollow Chapel Service will be held on Sunday July 14th at 2 pm with speaker Lula Anderson. Special music from our youth will be led by Eric and Arlene Towse. Please come to 901 Mill Street and Mitchell Hollow Road, to help maintain this non-denominational historic church ( the church with the finger pointing to Heaven on the steeple.)
Sympathy and prayers to the family of Joan Mudge, Chuck Bennett, Jim Dolan and Albert (Albie) Van Etten.
AS I REMEMBER IT
This past Wednesday, Mike Ryan talked with Jim Starr about the homes and businesses on Main Street, Windham. As they talked, I was putting them in place in my mind. I did not know that there was a theater and an actual stage for plays on the back of the second story of Miller Bros. I only remember the movie theater that was on the second floor of the Windham Fire hose, and the one over the building which is now Town Hall in Hensonville.
Coincidentally, while waiting for the parade to begin, Judy was sitting with Lorna on the lawn of the Windham Methodist Church, and Lorna remarked that there was an empty lot across the street, and what was there while they were growing up. Could it have been a barn? No, there is a barn behind the house on the left, and a barn on the right, so it must have been a house. Call the resident expert, Arlene Poussant MacDonald who grew up in Windham. Arlene's house was the house on the corner of Creamery Road and 23, and that had been torn down. The next house belonged to Mrs. Wooley, who was a wonderful woman. Judy's father, Martin, did a lot of work for Mrs. Wooley, and showed Arlene where all of the secret hiding places were added. At that time, people kept most of their cash hidden in the house, and a specialty of Marty's was finding the right place to put these caches. Anyway, the next house , still standing, was John and Leona Smith, with their son, John and daughter, Marilyn, who also came over to join in on the conversation. The vacant lot in question was the site of the home of Mr Horton who was a very mean, nasty man (consensus of opinion) who John always played tricks on. Next door to the Smith's was the home of Dorothy Gifford who was the school librarian for all who were discussing the houses. She married Clyde Burgess when Lorna and Judy were in 7th or 8th grade. If you are interested in the houses and buildings of Windham, stop by the Senior Meeting Hall/ Ambulance building at7pm on Thursday the 11th to hear about Windham in it's commercial Hey Day, by Larry Tompkins. A good way to enjoy the evening (or pass the time waiting for a parade).
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