CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

On Sunday at St. Peter's, one of our war veterans, Jack Brynaert, gave the children's talk for Remembrance Day. Jack related his war time experience of World War II, leaving for battle at the age of seventeen and being in Europe for five and a half years. He saw much while he was there, including the deaths of many of his friends. Being away from his family was especially hard on Jack . His younger sister had been only 5 when he left and when he returned, she was already becoming a young lady. Seeing Jack talking with the young children reminded me of the passage of time and just how little has changed. Here we are, still embroiled in war all around the world and Jack had fought in what was supposed to be the 'war to end all wars'. This was not to be. At the Remembrance service at the new cenotaph at the Legion in Belle Ewart later that morning this sentiment was reflected in the words inscribed. The cenotaph is dedicated to not just the brave men and women who fought and gave their lives in the first and second world wars, but to those to are still serving in the many forces fighting today. Thank you, Jack, and thank you to all those other veterans who fought to make us free. May we always remember their bravery and dedication.

Library Happenings: Churchill Branch: Manager: Brianne Wilkins; 705-456- 2761

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

Board Games Club: Play a variety of games and make some new friends. Thursdays 5-6 p.m

Movies: All tickets are $2, Refreshments are $1.

Zoom (G): Former superhero Jack is called back to work to transform an unlikely group of ragtag kids into superheroes at a private Academy: Churcill branch, Saturday, November 18, 1:00 p.m.

Churchill Curling Club: The curling club is once again having its open house from November 6th- December 11th starting at 7:30 p.m. This is for adults only. Come on out and see if you would enjoy curling as a fun way of meeting friends and joining in on a great sport. Curling has been popular in Churchill for many years and has a very interesting history. Call 705-456- 2100 for information.

O.P.P. Choir Christmas Concert: St. Peter's Anglican Church is hosting the OPP Choir on Friday, November 24th at 7:30 p.m. All tickets are $10. After the performance there will be light refreshments. Gift packs and Poinsettias will also be available for order/purchase in time for your Christmas shopping. For ticket information call 705-456-6731. Tickets are now on sale.

Chicken Dinner: Churchill United is hosting their annual chicken supper on November 15th, from 5- 7 p.m. Enjoy chicken breast, homemade desserts all for $12 for adults and $6 for children under 10. There is a cost of $30 for a family.

Turkey Dinner: St. Peter's Anglican Church is

having their annual turkey dinner on Friday, December 8th from 5-7 p.m. Adult tickets are $12 and children under 12 will be $6. Tickets will be available at the door. For information call Linda at 705-436-9769 or 705-456- 7293.

Youth Group: The Parish of Churchill and Cookstown youth group the St. P.J.'s, meet each Thursday at St. Peter's Anglican church from 6:30- 8:30. The next meeting will be on November 9th. Call Pam at 705-735-3484 for all information.

The Parish of Churchill and Cookstown High School Youth Group meets every other Sunday at St. John's Anglican church in Cookstown at 12:30 p.m. for lunch and discussion. Teens between 13-18 years are welcome to attend. On Nov. 17th the group will met at the Allandale rec centre for swimming from 6:30-8 p.m. for a cost of just $4. Call Pam for further information at the above number.

Book Unveiling: Innisfil Historical Society will be holding the book unveiling for their Farms of Innisfil in the Churchill Community Centre on Friday, December 8th at 2:30 p.m. The book launch itself will take place between 7 and 8 p.m.

Gilford & District Horticultural Society: Annual General Meeting and potluck supper will take place on November 12, at 5.30 p.m at the Churchill Community Centre, Yonge Street. We hope all our friends and guests can join us in this great event when the trophies and other awards earned during the year are presented and the new executive elected.There will also be door prizes and a great feast ! It is definitely an event not to be missed. Hope to see you all there. For information concerning supper call Lucy at 705-456- 3747 or President Judith at 705-431-9278 or Secretary Kathy for other info at 905- 853-8785

Churchill United Church welcomes all children from kindergarten to grade 8 to join them for Sunday school at 11 a.m. Call 705-435- 4267 for more information. There is also an active youth group.

Legion News: Branch 547 Belle Ewart: 705-431- 9231 or 705-456-2531

Darts Night is Monday at 7 p.m. A team is being put together to compete in the Legion Zone E2 tournament to be held in January. Euchre is every Thursday beginning at 1 p.m. Join the group for either kitchen or bid euchre. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Remembrance Day: The new cenotaph was unveiled and dedicated on Nov. 4th. Many members of the military attended, including

recruits from the Training Division of Base Borden. The ceremony was very moving.

Christmas Craft Sale: November 25th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. There Weill be crafts, bake table, white elephant table and lunch tables. Please contact Betty Donald at 436-1144 or Sandra Donald at 456-6847 if you wish to rent a table.

Veteran's dinner: December 2nd. This is the annual dinner in honor of the Veterans. If you know of any Veterans who would like to join us, let us know. The meal is on us! Rama Bus Trip: Contact Myrtle Hastings at 456-4895 or Susan Gates at 436-4967. to find out when the next bus will be leaving.

Roast Beef Dinner: On Wednesday, November 8th Gilford United church will host a roast beef dinner and all the trimmings plus homemade pies. Two sittings at 5 & 6:30 p.m. Adults are $13 and under 12 are $5. For tickets call 705-456-2006.

St. Peter's Anglican church wishes to thank one and all who made their Christmas bazaar such a

huge success last weekend. A special thank you to Carolyn Alksnis for all the planning and to all the people who volunteered their time and efforts toward making this bazaar the most successful to date. See you all next year!

Get well, Fred. We miss you!

Smile: A funeral service is being held in a church for a woman who had just passed away. At the end of the Service, the pall-bearers are carrying the casket out when they accidentally bump into a wall, jarring the casket. They hear a faint moan. They open the casket and find that the woman is actually still alive. She lives for ten more years and then dies. A ceremony is again held at the same church and at the end of the ceremony, the pall bearers are again carrying out the casket. As they are walking, the husband cries out, "AND WATCH OUT FOR THAT WALL!

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