CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

The countdown is one for the Elvis Collingwood festival. Anyone who knows me, knows that I love attending this event every July. It's the biggest celebration of Elvis in the world, sanctioned by the Presley family. Over the years I've come to view it as a social time.

We've met some great people from all over the world and regardless of our yearly contacts, once a year we all meet again as if we've never been apart.

If you've never attended, just give it a try. Sometimes the weather tends to be on the humid, sticky side but often it's picture perfect and very much enjoyable for walking around and seeing everything. The festival takes place from July 26th- 29th and I'll be keeping you informed of all that goes on.

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

The Churchill Branch is ready for it's summer programming: Follow "Zack" through the library as he visits exotic lands. You can even write to him or colour his picture.

SUMMER READING CLUB: For every 5 books read (age appropriate), kids receive a prize from the library! After 25 books, your name is entered in a draw for the Grand Prize. Register now and receive a poster and a logbook with lots of fun activities. IT'S FREE!

Greece Day 2: Young Sculptors! Come and let your imagination run wild as you put your creative touches on your own Greek pot!Ages: 6-12: Cost: $3.00:Wednesday,July 11, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Performance by the Running Shoes! Our special guests provide a great range of hands on musical activities. Ages: 4-12: Cost: $4.00: Tuesday,July 10, 2:30 p.m.

Egypt Day 1: Mummy Madness! Help Zack the Explorer find the missing mummies at the Library. Also, try your hand at making a mummy case in which you can keep your treasures hidden.Ages: 5-12: Cost: $3.00: Wednesday,July 18, 2:00- 3:00 p.m.

Reptile Wranglers! Meet some cool creatures and at the end you may get to hold some! Ages: 6-12: Cost: 5.00: Thursday, July 19, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Arctic Day 1: Chill Factor! We are diving back into the snow! Come join us for some winter fun activities such as building your own igloo! Ages: 5-12: Cost: $3.00 : Wednesday,July 25, 2:00- 3:00 p.m.

Jungle Day: Animal Cracker Safari: Come on a wild safari where we will meet some animal friends! We will also be creating animal cracker collages! Ages: 5-12: Cost: $3:00: Wednesday,August 1, 2:00- 3:00 p.m.

Atlantis Day: Sandcastle Magic Come spend some time on the shores of Atlantis. We will be designing sandcastles and bringing them to life by sprinkling sand! Ages: 5-12: Cost: $3:00

Wednesday,August 8, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Grand Celebration: A library party to end the summer. Ages: 6-12: Wednesday, August 15, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

SUMMER MOVIES @ the Churchill Branch library: All tickets are $2/refreshments are $1:

Firehouse Dog (G) Rexxx, Hollywood's top canine star, gets lost and is adopted into a shabby firehouse.

He teams up with a young kid (Hutcherson) to get the station back on its feet.*

Churchill Branch: Tuesday, July 24, 1:00 p.m.

High School Musical (G) Troy and Gabriella - two teens who are worlds apart - meet at a karaoke contest and discover their mutual love for music.

Churchill Branch: Tuesday, July 31, 1p.m.

Disturbia (PG-13) A teen living under house arrest becomes convinced his neighbour is a serial killer.

Churchill Branch: Thursday, August 9, 1:00 p.m.

Shrek the Third (PG) When his new father-in-law, King Harold falls ill, Shrek is looked at as the heir to the land of Far, Far Away.

Not one to give up his beloved swamp, Shrek recruits his friends Donkey and Puss in Boots to install the rebellious Artie as the new king. Princess Fiona, however, rallies a band of royal girlfriends to fend off a coup d'etat by the jilted Prince Charming.

Churchill Branch: Tuesday, August 21, 1:00p.m.

*take note that the Lakeshore Branch is showing films for $5 beginning on July 4th at 3 p.m. (Souvenir of Canada) and showing different films until August 16th.

They're calling it "By the Book Movies, meaning that you may have read the book of the same title, now see the movie...enjoy!!!

Junior and Senior Youth Groups: The Parish of St. Peter's and St. John's (St. PJ's) youth group and the Senior youth group, will be back in September with regular meetings.

We wish all the youth a very happy and safe summer vacation. See you in September! Call Pam at 705-735-3484 for information.

VBS (Vacation Bible School): St. Peter's Anglican Church Vacation Bible School theme this year is Avalanche Ranch.

Get ready to take a wild ride through God's word with unforgettable songs, amazing bible adventures, cool crafts and life-changing missions.

St. Peter's will be hosting VBS this year during the week of July 16-20th. Please speak to Pam Gervais (735- 3484) if you are interested in registering your children or helping this year. Assisting with the VBS this year will be Michael Caines the Parish summer intern. Welcome aboard, Mike!!

The Gilford and District Horticultural Society: Meet every second Monday in the Churchill Community Centre at 7:30 p.m. from March to November.

Everyone is welcome to attend and new members are always welcome.

For information please call Kathy at 905-853-8785.

Euchre: Join Reg at St. Peter's Parish Hall for his weekly euchre game every Wednesday afternoon. Start time is 1 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Come on out and join in the fun and fellowship. Call Reg at 705- 456-6801 for all information.

All proceeds go to the St. Peter's building fund.

Blood Donor Clinic: There will be a blood donor clinic at the Churchill Community Centre on Saturday, July 21 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Remember that you can give the gift of life.

Smile: A company, feeling it was time for a shake-up, hires a new CEO. This new boss is determined to rid the company of all slackers. On a tour of the facilities, the CEO notices a guy leaning on a wall. The room is full of workers and he wants to let them know he means business! The CEO walks up to the guy and asks, "And how much money do you make a week?"

A little surprised, the young fellow looks at him and replies, "I make $300.00 a week. Why?" The CEO then hands the guy $1,200 in cash and screams, "Here's four weeks pay, now GET OUT and don't come back!" Feeling pretty good about his first firing, the CEO looks around the room and asks, "Does anyone want to tell me what that goof-off did here?" With a sheepish grin, one of the other workers mutters, "Pizza delivery guy from Domino's.

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