Collingwood, Ont. September 27, 2010 – Residents of the Town of Collingwood often share tales of the town’s rich history with willing listeners. Now, local residents and vacationers alike can visit the public library to read these colourful accounts.
On Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 10:30 a.m., local author Christine Cowley will donate two signed copies of her popular book Butchers, Bakers and Building the Lakers: Voices of Collingwood to the The Collingwood Public Library. The donated copies are signed by the various storytellers who contributed to the book.
“I’m donating a copy of Butchers, Bakers and Building the Lakers for the Library to keep in their archives,” said Cowley. “It’s incredibly important that we take steps to preserve the stories of our elders. If we don’t capture their memories we risk losing a huge treasure chest of personal and communal history.”
First released in 2008, Butchers, Bakers and Building the Lakers: Voices of Collingwood is a collection of stories from local residents about Collingwood’s past. Through personal accounts, maps and photographs the book provides an in-depth look at the Town of Collingwood’s evolution, while also reflecting on life in small town Ontario.
“I hope that by reading this book people will gain an appreciation of the depth of history in Collingwood. Not only does the book speak to the significant role Collingwood played in Ontario’s development, but also to the role the town played in the expansion of Canada,” said Cowley.
The Collingwood Public Library will store one copy within its archive in the genealogy department for the public to enjoy. The second copy will be used for future fundraising efforts.
Cowley generously donated $15 towards library services from each copy of Butchers, Bakers and Building the Lakers: Voices of Collingwood sold at the Library. To date, the Library has received $1,680.00.
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