CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

I found this little poem on the Internet the other day called "Snowball". I thought I'd pass it on to all of you as we enjoy winter.

I made myself a snowball, as perfect as can be. I thought I'd keep it as a pet and let it sleep with me. I made it some pajamas and a pillow for its head.

Then last night it ran away, but first -- it wet the bed! Sorry, it didn't give me the name of the person who wrote this little ditty.

Library News: Churchill Branch: 2282 4th Line, Churchill, Ontario: (705) 456-2671

*I was asked by the Innisfil Library to announce the following changes to the Churchill Branch. Brianne Wilkins has left to work at the Oshawa Public Library and Susan Baues, Branch Manager at Cookstown Public Library, will temporarily be taking over as Acting Branch Manager at the Churchill Branch, until a replacement can be found. As a result, this message was issued:

"Due to staffing shortages, Innisfil Public Library Board will temporarily change the Churchill Branch Wednesday hours to 1-8 p.m as of February 1, 2007 and all Churchill programmes will be CANCELLED for the current Winter Session. We thank our customers for their understanding and patience. If in doubt, please call ahead to 705-456-2671 to confirm open hours.

I would like to wish Brianne all the best in her new position. She will be missed.

Family Literacy Day will be celebrated on Saturday, January 27th. Created by ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation in 1999, ABC CANADA Family Literacy Day® (FLD) is a national initiative that promotes the importance of reading and learning together as a family. Every year, on January 27, families and communities across Canada celebrate this special day at literacy-themed events coordinated by literacy organizations, schools and libraries. Honorary Chair Robert Munsch will be appearing on the message boards of both www.ytv.com and www.treehousetv.com with two very special storytelling events for Family Literacy Day®. Visit one of our local libraries and help us celebrate this very important day.

Junior Youth Group: Parish of St. Peter's and St. John's (St. PJ's) hold their weekly meetings at St. Peter's Anglican church in Churchill from 6:30-8:00 p.m. each week. All youth aged 9-13 are welcome to join. Call Pam at 705-735- 3484 for information.

Senior Youth Group (ages 13-18) meet every second Sunday at St. John's Anglican church in Cookstown for lunch and bible study at 1:00 p.m. All high school aged youth are welcome to join. Please call Pam at the above number for all information and meeting dates.

Euchre: Euchre is held every Wednesday afternoon at St. Peter's Anglican church parish hall beginning at 1:00 p.m. Call Reg at 456-6801 for information. All proceeds go to the church Building Fund.

Blood Donor Clinic: Please give blood at the Churchill Community Centre on Friday February 2nd, from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Make an appointment by calling 1-888-236-6283 and save a life. This is the first Churchill Blood Donor Clinic. Check out the website at www.blood.ca. "It's in us to give".

Looking ahead: On Saturday, Feb. 24th, The Grange Cafe will be held from 7-10 p.m. at the Grange Hall in Lefroy. This is a community event geared towards all ages. If you love coffee, tea, espresso and delicious desserts, call for information to Andrew at 705-436-7171 or Pat at 705- 436-3575 or you can email simcoeliving@rogers.com.

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