CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

Dew worms in January? That's what we had in our backyard last Friday. Then there was Saturday when a lady came into the library where I work to inform me that her crocuses and tulips were coming up. Sunday evening we were out when it started to snow. So we ran the course from Friday to Sunday with a little of everything in between. Depending who you talk to, we are to have a mild winter, a severe winter, a half and half winter and no winter. You choose...spin that wheel gamblers and place your bets. If it's nothing else, it's interesting.

Library News: Churchill Branch

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.

Family Storytime: Stories, activities and crafts for children of all ages accompanied by their parents or caregivers ...Churchill Branch: Thursdays , 2:00-2:45

Board Games Club: Join us and play a variety of games. Make some new friends! Ages: 5 & up Preregistration required. Cost: FREE : Thursdays: 4:30- 5:00 p.m.

MOVIE MADNESS! We're CRAZY for Movies! All tickets are $2, Refreshments are $1.

Flushed Away (G) The story of an uptown rat that gets flushed down the toilet from his penthouse apartment, ending in the sewers of London, where he has to learn a whole new and different way of life. Churchill: Saturday, February 17, 1:00

Happy Feet (PG) Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce! Churchill: Saturday, March 3, 1:00 p.m.

Attention Daycare Providers! Did you know we offer a Day Care Book Service? Let us know the age group of your day care, and we will select up to 30 books, stamp them for 3 weeks, and have them packed and ready for you to pick up! For further information and a registration form, please contact your local branch.

Books for Babies: Welcome Innisfil Newborns... Register at your local library branch and receive a complimentary gift. Our Books for Babies programme is sponsored by The Friends of the Library for babies under six months of age.

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.

The Senior High School Youth Group meets at St. John's Anglican Church in Cookstown every other Sunday 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.

Smile: A man was talking to his friend about what to do for his 50th wedding anniversary. The friend asked, "What did you do for your 25th?" He said, "I took my wife to Hawaii." The friend then asked, "What are you thinking about for your 50th?" He said, "Well, I was thinking of bringing her back."

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