CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

Welcome to Labour Day, the holiday that is now so much a part of our culture that Canadians rarely pause to consider its true purpose and meaning. Today, Labour Day is often more associated with fairs and festivals, and a last summer weekend at the cottage, than with what it was meant to be - a heartfelt celebration of workers and their families. Labour Day began in Canada on April 15, 1872, a mere five years after Confederation. On that historic day the Toronto Trades Assembly, the original central labour body in Canada, organized the country's first significant 'workers demonstration.' (source: www.nupge- .ca/news).

Now, Labour Day is associated with the end of summer, returning to school and the end of warm weather. Without its humble beginnings, we wouldn't have a Labour Day to celebrate.

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

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.

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.on.caor deliver it to your local library on a disc. Contest deadline is Saturday, Sept. 9 by 5 p.m. Good luck everyone!

"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. Sept. 8th at 5 p.m. Limit of 3 submissions per person. 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.

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

Silent Auction and Corn Roast: Churchill United Church is planning a Silent Auction and Corn Roast on Saturday, Sept. 9th starting at 5 p.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs and corn will be served on the back lawn. Come out

and bid on your favourite items and enjoy a great meal at the same time.

Golf Tournament: Looking Ahead: The Lefroy United Church will be holding their 2nd annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 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.

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, Nov. 4th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., upstairs in the banquet hall. The reason for this early notice is so the vendors who lease 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.

Get better wishes are extended to Ena Meher and Eleanor Latter. Two of our favourite ladies are in our thoughts and prayers.

Smile: Juggler, driving to his next performance, was stopped by the police. "What are those knives doing in your car?" asked the officer. "I juggle them in my act." "Oh yeah?" says the cop. "Let's see you do it." So the juggler starts tossing and juggling the knives. A guy driving by sees this and says, "Wow, am I glad I quit drinking. Look at the test they're making you do now!"

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