CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

We must be hardy Canadians as they say because after last weeks weather I do believe we can survive almost anything. The oppressive heat and humidity was hard to take and I felt for all those people out there with breathing problems. If you didn't have air conditioning to relieve the closeness, you had to be inventive. I felt we were fortunate that the hydro held its own. Still, what are we going to be saying when the temperatures go below zero and we're bundled up to our necks..."I wish it were summer again, it's just too cold!" Enjoy it while you can, folks, it doesn't last all that long.

Library News: 2282 4th Line, Churchill, Ontario (705) 456-2671: Branch manager: Brianne Wilkins: Hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 1 p.m.7pm.;Wednesday: 10am.8p.m.; Thursday: 1 p.m.7p.m.; Friday: Closed; Saturday: 10a.m.-5p.m. Library website: www.town.innisfil.ca (click on Library under "Living in Innisfil)

"Who Will Be Caught Reading Photo Contest": You may be a lucky winner!! Innisfil residents are challenged to take a photo of someone reading...yes, anyone at all. The photo must be a 4x6 size, which may be submitted to any of Innisfil Public Library's four branches. The contest is open to Innisfil residents or anyone with a valid Innisfil Public Library membership. Submitted photos will not be returned. All entries become the property of Innisfil Public Library and may be used for any purpose determined by the library. Deadline for submitting photos is Fri. Sep. 8th at 5:00pm. Limit of 3 submissions per person. Each submission must include the following:name of photographer, address and phone number, title for the photo. 12 winners will be selected for inclusion in the IPL "Get Caught Reading" 2007 calendar: 4 will be selected based on votes made by members of the public between Tue. Sep. 12th and 5:00pm on Fri. Sep. 29th. The remaining 8 photos will be chosen by a panel of 5 judges. One grand prize will be awarded to the winner as chosen by the panel of judges. IPL reserves the right to reject any submission. This contest is not open to Innisfil Public Library staff or board members and their immediate family. Let's get creative and see what you can come up with.

Library Happenings for "Quest for Heroes" TD Summer Reading Club:

The Wonderful World of Sports: Have you ever considered an athlete to be a

hero? This session looks at the importance of being a hero to yourself and staying fit and eating healthy. Come out and participate in some sporting challenges! Cost: $2; pre-registration required: Ages: 5-12 : Wednesday, August 9, 1:30-2:30 p.m..

Who's your favorite superhero? Wonder Woman? Batman? Spiderman? Cat Woman? Come out and learn amazing facts about superheroes. Play interactive games and trivia around the theme of superheroes. Cost: $3; preregistration required: Ages: 5-11: Thursday, August 10, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Grand Celebration! Come out and celebrate as we end the summer reading club with the GRAND CELEBRATION! Crafts! Prizes! Tons of Fun! Cost: $3; pre-registration required: Ages: ALL : Wednesday, August 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m..

August Summer Movies @ your Churchill Library: All tickets are $2, Refreshments are $1. Over the Hedge: Tuesday, August 22, 1:00 p.m.

Seepe Walters Story Writing Contest: If you are in grades 6-12, why not enter the writing contest being held at the Innisfil Public Libraries. Write a story, no longer than 3,000 words, on any topic, have it it typed (double-spaced) and then submit it through email to jasselstine@innisfil.library.o n.ca or deliver it to your

local library on a disc. Contest deadline is Saturday, September 9, 2006 by 5 p.m. Good luck everyone!

Chicken BBQ: Branch 547, of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary are having a Chicken BBQ on August 12th. Contact Beverly Pring at 456-0704 or the Legion at 705-4562531 for ticket information.

Steak BBQ: Gilford United Church is holding a steak BBQ on Saturday, August 19th starting at 5 p.m. There will be home made pies, corn on the cob and baked potatoes. Cost is $15 for adults and children under 12 are $5.00. The BBQ will end at 8 p.m. Don't miss out!

Casino Rama Trip: The Ladies Auxiliary of Branch 547, Belle Ewart Legion, will be holding monthly Casino Rama trips. Pick up areas are the Legion in Belle Ewart at 8:45 a.m. and Stroud Arena at 9 a.m. Please contact Myrtle Hastings at 705-436-4839 or Elaine Maynard at 705-4566961 if you are interested in joining the trip.

Euchre is held at St. Peter's Anglican Church parish hall, Hwy #11, every Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. For information, call Reg at 705-456-6801.

Boat Cruise: Join us for a 2 hour cruise around Lake Couchiching and Simcoe aboard the coast guard approved "Island Princess". On Friday, August 18th, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m., we are inviting you to leave the port of Orillia at a cost of only $25.00 a person. Price includes a light luncheon served during the cruise. A cash bar is also available. Tickets must be purchased prior to August 18th by calling Dean Williamson at 705-4562202. All proceeds go to St. Peter's Anglican Church general fund. What a great way to spend an evening. Don't delay, call today!

What a great week St. Peter's Anglican Church had with their Vacation Bible School "Groups Fiesta"...Kids are Fired Up About Jesus. The kids, leaders, volunteers and Fr. Rob had a great time and treated the congregation to a taste of what they had learned on Sunday, August 6th. Special thanks go to Pam Gervais for her wonderful leadership, the many volunteers, the congregation who donated snacks and the very talented Don Saunders and Myrlene Boken, whose skits were hysterical. Deb

Fotheringham took the children through several lively musical numbers that entertained one and all. Thank you, kids, for an enjoyable service.

Golf Tournament: Looking Ahead: The Lefroy United Church will be holding their 2nd annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 9th. All ages welcome no matter the skill level. Call Cheryl at 436-3139 for further information.

Smile: A man was given the job of painting the white lines down the middle of a highway. On his first day he painted six miles; the next day three miles; the following day less than a mile. When the foreman asked the man why he kept painting less each day, he replied "I just can't do any better. Each day I keep getting further and further away from the paint can."

If you have any events/items for this column, please contact me at lagerow@rogers.com or 705-436-9769.