CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

OPP Choir performance

What a wonderful evening on November 24th, when the O.P.P. Chorus entertained around 100 people at St. Peter's Anglican Church in Churchill. This was the first time they had performed their Christmas concert and it was truly a great way to begin the holiday season. Approximately 24 members were able to join their voices and present marvellous harmonies for the happy congregation of people that had gathered to hear them. The OPP Chorus evolved within the Community Policing Development Centre of the OPP. Made up of current and former civilian and uniformed OPP employees as well as volunteers from the community, the Chorus has performed at a variety of Community events within the Barrie and Orillia area. Thank you to one and all who came out and supported this event. (photo below)

Library News: Churchill Branch

2282 4th Line, Churchill, Ontario (705) 456-2671

Branch Manager: Brianne Wilkins

Registration Information: Children MUST be the appropriate age by the first

day of a new session in order to enroll in that session. Registration for our next programme begins Tuesday, January 16. Beginning in our January 2007 session, proof of child's age will be required in order to register for ALL storytime and special programs.

MOVIE MADNESS! We're CRAZY for Movies! See below for dates and times! All tickets are $2, Refreshments are $1. Everyone's Hero (G) "Everyone's Hero" is a heart-warming comedyadventure, telling the story of a young boy's thousandmile journey to help Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees win the World Series. Saturday, December 9, 1:00 p.m.

Invasion of the Christmas Cookies!

Join us as we decorate special Christmas cookies with Innisfil's Chef Lisa. These cookies make great Christmas Ornaments, but are even better to eat! Come listen to Christmas stories and munch on cookies! Ages: 5-10 Pre-registration required. Pick up your tickets today!

Cost: $4: Wednesday, December 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Telling Our Stories: Visit the library's website to learn how you can enter this contest to win prizes. Everyone has a library story to tell...why not tell yours! www.innisfil. library.on.ca

Mitten Madness: Help us collect some mittens or gloves to be donated to the Christmas Cheer program. All donations can be dropped off at your local library branch.

Turkey Dinner: St. Peter's Anglican Church is hosting their annual Christmas turkey dinner on Friday, December 8th from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and children under 12 are $6.00 Please call Maggie at 705-456-7293. Don't miss out on this delicious meal.

Book Unveiling: Innisfil Historical Society is unveiling 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. the same day. Reordered books may be picked up from 2-8 p.m. Extra copies will be available for those wishing to purchase one.

Churchill Curling Club: Once again the curling club is having their annual open house for adults from November 6th-

December 11th starting at 7:30 p.m. Come on out and see if you would enjoy curling as a fun way to meet new friends and get some exercise, not to mention, making it a regular weekly habit over the winter. Curling has been popular in Churchill for many years and has a very interesting history. Call 705-456-2100 for information.

Program Registration: Registrations for the upcoming Winter 2007 season will take place at the Churchill Community Centre beginning on Wednesday, November 29th at 8:30 a.m. for residents. Non-resident registration begins on Monday, December 4th at 8:30 a.m. For all information, call 705-456-4711 or visit the website at www.innt o u c h . i n n i s f i l . c a .

Youth Groups: The St. P.J.'s (Parish of Churchill and Cookstown) will be meeting at St. Peter's Anglican Church every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call Pam at 705-735- 3484 for all information. Next meeting is Thursday, November 30th. The Senior High School Youth Group meets at St. John's Anglican Church in Cookstown on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. This is for teens between the ages of 13-18 years. Call Pam at

the number above for all information and meeting dates.

Euchre: Come to St. Peter's Anglican Church for euchre each Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. Call Reg at 705-456-6801 for further information.

Legion News: Telephone: 431-9231 or 456-2531:

Darts take place each Monday evening 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 at 1 p.m. Join the group for either kitchen or bid euchre. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Veteran's Dinner: This is to take place on Sunday, December 3rd by special invitation to all Veterans. If you are a Veteran, please plan to attend. This is in your honour.

Congratulations to all the Karaoke winners. Thank you to the judges in what had to be a very difficult decision.

Christmas Craft and Quilt Show: The Lefroy United Church is holding their Christmas Craft and Quilt Show on Saturday, December 2nd from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Grange Hall. Come and spend some time looking over the many crafts from the various vendors, enjoy a nice relaxing lunch and then visit the quilt show in the church.

Just a reminder to get your FREE flu shots! Info at www.simcoemuskokahealth. org .

Smile: Why is it....There is no egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins were not invented in England or French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candies, while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat. We take English for granted. But if we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square, and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.

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