LEFROY/BELLE EWART NEWS
by Linda Gerow

It was with interest that I read about Mayor Brian Jackson introducing a motion on May 2nd to rename parts of Belle Ewart Park to honour long-time Innisfil resident and publisher of the Innisfil Enterprise, Carol McPherson. The park had been one of Carol's pet projects and she was instrumental in having the park redeveloped. When the report is finalized, it will be decided by council which part, or parts of the Park, will bear Carol's name. What a fitting way to pay tribute to an extremely nice lady.

Belle Ewart trivia: A plaque in tribute: Location: Bell Ewart Park, Bell Ewart STEAMER "EMILY MAY" Built by Hugh Chisholm for Capt. Isaac May and named after his daughter this sidewheeler was launched at Bell Ewart in 1861. The largest steamer ever to sail on Lake Simcoe, she was 144 ft. long and could carry 400 passengers. The Northern Railway purchased her in 1874 and changed her name to "Lady of the Lakes", but railroads replaced the steamers, and she was abandoned here in 1883: Erected by S.C.H.A. 1985 (This steamer has quite a history. You can learn more by visiting www. innisfilhistorical.ca

Branch 547 Lefroy Belle Ewart Legion News: Hours are Fridays and Saturdays 2-7 p.m and Sundays 1-5 p.m. The Cenotaph area is looking very spiffy these days. When it is complete, it will be a lasting reminder of what can happen when people pull together for a worthwhile project. The previous Cenotaph met its fate at the hand of vandals.

Monday night darts begin at 7 p.m. and last about 3 hours. You don't have to be a member to join in the fun. Thursday Euchre continues from 1 p.m. There is regular and bid Euchre, followed by delicious snacks. You won't want to miss out on that. Saturday Meat Draws:Come out Saturday afternoons and get in on the meat draw. Everyone is welcome.

Horseshoes: Monday evenings. Contact Donny Wambolt at 456-1176 for information.

Zone Golf Tournament: There are four members representing Branch 547 at the Zone Golf Tournament in June. They are Jim Clark, Art Enright, Clem Cugliara and Donny Wambolt. Good luck guys!

Next Sunday dinner is June 10th. This one will be a Smorgasbord. Contact Maggie Barton at 456-7293 or bob Wilkinson at 436- 5197. Reserve early to make sure you don't miss out.

Annual Garage Sale: On June 23rd the Ladies Auxiliary are having their annual garage sale. Don't miss it. Further details will follow.

Hall Rentals are available with a Smart Serve Bartender as part of the package. A DJ is also available upon request. Phone 431-9231 or 456- 2531 for information.

Roast Beef Dinner and Silent Auction: Saturday, June 9th, the Killarney Beach P.S. is hosting a roast beef dinner and silent auction at Lefroy Arena. Tickets are $40 each or $75/couple..adults only please. Limited tickets are for sale so call 705-456- 7644 now.. The school is raising funds for a new walking path.

Lefroy Minor Hockey Association (Home of the Icebreakers) is holding a fund-raiser for the upcoming hockey season on Saturday, June 30th, 2007. Bring your clubs and friends and have a ball! Proceeds are going to help our kids, so make it a worthwhile day at Big Cedar Golf & Country Club with the shotgun start at 8:00 a.m., 18 holes & lunch for only $60. Mini putt, putting green & poker fun, hole in one, longest drive and closest to pin prizes. Prizes, raffle table & 50/50 draw and fun scramble style golf. Confirm a tee time by calling Tina Deroy at 705- 456-8034

Newfie Dinner/Dance: Mark those calendars for October 20th when there will be a Newfie Dinner/Dance at the Lefroy Arena. Doors open at 7, dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each or $35/couple. More details will follow.

Quote: When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. (author unknown)

If you have any news/events that you would like to see in this column, please contact me at 705- 436-9769 or email me at lagerow@rogers.com