CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

The grand old lady, CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) takes place from August 18th-Sept. 4th. The CNE was founded in 1879 on a community need to encourage the development of agriculture, manufacturing, industry, commerce and the arts. Over the past 128 years the CNE has grown to be the largest annual fair in Canada and the fifth largest in North American with an average attendance of 1.3 million visitors annually. Unique in its unparalleled diversity of entertainment, the CNE offers fun for the entire family. For many families it is a tradition. It is Toronto's unofficial "Summer Celebration". Whether it is the nostalgic aroma inside the Food Building or the exhilarating energy of the Midway, The EX marks the spot for fun and adventure. To my mind, the "EX" always signalled the beginning of the end of summer and the beginning of the next school year. Why not just enjoy the rest of it while it lasts. (above information found at www.echoworld.com.

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.

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 e-mail to jasselstine@innisfil.library.o n.caor deliver it to your local library on a disc. Contest deadline is Saturday, September 9, 2006 by 5 p.m. Good luck everyone!

Preschool registration begins Tuesday, September 5

at 10 a.m. by phone or in person. Sessions run for six weeks September 12October 17th. November sessions run from October 31-December 5th with registration on Tuesday, October 24th at 10 a.m. in person or by phone.

Preschool Storytime: Activities and crafts for independen 3-5 year old children. Thursdays, 2-2:45 p.m.

Book Magic: An afterschool club for children grades 1-3. Wednesdays 5-6 p.m.

Board Game Club: Play a variety of games and make some new friends while you're at it! Dates TBA. Thursdays 5-6 p.m.

Boat Cruise: Last call for the 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!

Fall registration for program registration for all community recreation activities will begin on August 22nd for residents of Innisfil at 8:30 a.m. at the Churchill Community Centre. Nonresidents may register Monday, August 28th at 8:30 a.m. Call 705-456-4711 for information but remember... telephone registration is NOT available. No online,

drop off or mail in registrations will be accepted prior down reduction of speed into Angus to August 22nd. Registration closes Monday, September 11th at 4:30 p.m.

Roast Beef Dinner: The Royal Canadian Legion Belle Ewart, will be hosting a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings at 5 p.m. The cost is $8.50. To reserve a spot, please call Dianne Hubbard at 705-431-5344 or Beverly Pring at 456-0704.

Steak BBQ: Gilford United Church is holding a steak BBQ on Saturday, August 19th starting at 5 p.m. 8 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. 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. The next trip is Monday, August 29th.

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.

Golf Tournament: Looking Ahead: The Lefroy United Church will be holding their 2nd annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 16th. The cost is $80 and includes golf, cart and steak dinner. For tickets call Ray at 705-456-0270 or Mike at 705-456-3607.

Happy belated birthday to James MacDougall who turned 40 this past weekend. Yes James, you can thank your mother-in-law, Marie White, for spilling the beans. Hope you had a very happy day. I hear the party was great!!!

Smile: On a rural road, a state trooper pulled this farmer over and said: "Sir, do you realize your wife fell out of the car several miles back?" To which the farmer replied: "Thank God! I thought I'd gone deaf!"

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