CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

If you've never taken a boat cruise on one of the many beautiful northern lakes, you are missing a treat. Friday night, over fifty people boarded the Island Princess from Port of Orillia for an evening cruise on Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe. We left the dock at 6:30 and returned at 8:30, after enjoying the beautiful weather and even more beautiful sunset. The weather was balmy, perfect for such an event, and the potluck luncheon was delicious. Thank you to Dean and Debi Williamson who organized the event. It was great sailing with you.

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 email 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 12 at 10 a.m. by phone or in person. Sessions run for six weeks September 19October 24th.

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.

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.

Roast Beef Dinner: The Royal Canadian Legion Belle Ewart, will be hosting a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings at 5 p.m. on August 27th. The cost is $8.50. To reserve a spot, please call Dianne Hubbard at 705-431-5344 or Beverly Pring at 456-0704.

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 705456-0270 or Mike at 705456-3607.

Ho-Ho-Ho: Christmas Bazaar: I know it's early to be thinking about Christmas, but the St. Peter's Christmas Bazaar will be held at the Stroud Community Centre on Saturday, November 4th from 9 a.m. 3 p.m., upstairs in the banquet hall. The reason for this early notice is so the vendors who rent table space can get their request in early by calling Carolyn at 705-458-0748. Cost is $25 per table and space is limited. This hall has elevator access to the top floor; there will be the usual baked goods, preserves, sewing/knitting, penny draw, hand crafts and raffles. Don't delay, call today.

Smile: A woman walked up to a little old man

rocking in a chair on his porch. "I couldn't help noticing how happy you look," she said. "What's your secret for a long happy life?"

"I smoke three packs of cigarettes a day," he said. "I also drink a case of whiskey a week, eat fatty foods, and never exercise." "That's amazing," the woman said. "How old are you?'

"Twenty-six," he said.

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