CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

Some of you may wonder why I always lead my column with the news from our local branch of the Innisfil Public Library. I've been a librarian now for over twenty-five years and so what goes on in our local branches is near and dear to me. Recently, I read an article published in the Toronto Star on August 6th titled, "Library cuts are shortsighted solution" written by Lorraine Sommerfield. It's been a long time since I've read an article about library cuts that hit the nail on the head. My favourite quote is.."It's great that we buy books for our children, but at a library, they can go free range and peck at what they want. You don't have to be wealthy to deliver to your child a lifetime of riches; take them to the library."

I wrote and thanked Lorraine for this article. If you get a chance to read it, please do. It can be accessed via the Internet at www.thestar.com. Just type in the article's title and it will pop up. You'll be glad you did.

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

The Churchill Branch is in full swing with the summer programming: Follow "Zack" through the library as he visits exotic lands. You can even write to him or colour his picture. Just visit the website at www.innisfil.library.on.ca

*please note that September preschool programs and other after school programs will not be running at the Churchill Branch until further notice. There will be some other programs scheduled, please see below*

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!

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:

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!!!

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (PG): The Fantastic Four learn that they aren't the only superpowered beings in the universe when they square off against the powerful Silver Surfer and the planeteating Galactus. Saturday, September 8, 1:00 p.m.

Surf's Up (G) A behindthe scenes look at the annual Penguin World Surfing Championship, and its newest participant, upand comer Cody Maverick: Saturday, September 22, 1:00 p.m.

Surprise Party!! Come party at the library and enjoy games and surprises. Registration begins Tuesday, September 18, 10:00 p.m. in person or by phone. Ages: 6-12: Cost:$2; Churchill Branch: Wednesday, September 26, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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.

Summer Services: Churchill United Church is holding summer services at 9:30am on August 19 and 26th. For further information contact the church or Rev. Glen Eagle at 705-456-1714.

The Gilford and District Horticultural Society: Meet every second Monday in the Churchill Community Centre at 7:30 p.m. from March to November. The Fall Flower & Vegetable Show this year will be held at The Grange Hall in Lefroy on Sept.8 2007. Entries from 10-11:15 a.m. Judging from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m.

Open to the public from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. For info about the flower show please call J.Matchett at 705-456-3299. Everyone is welcome to attend and new members are always welcome. For all other information please call Kathy at 905-853-8785.

The Fall Annual Auction Night at the next general meeting will be at 7.30 p.m. on September 10th at the Churchill Community Centre, Yonge St.

This is always a great event to participate in. All kinds of useful items and bounty from our gardens, garden items, perennials (potted & named please (if you are contributing), preserves, home baking etc.

Please come and join us with your friends and neighbours for this funfilled bargain night. For more information on this evening, please call President Kathy at 905-853- 8785. Hope some of you can also join us and take pictures.

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.

A big thank you to Dean Williamson for organizing the 2nd annual boat cruise for St. Peter's. Everyone had a fabulous time sailing, singing and eating; our summer intern, Mike Caines, was along for the trip.

Mike leaves us on August 19th and we have all enjoyed his time with us. Along with his lovely wife, Anna, Mike has been a large part of our Parish for the past few months and we are all going to miss him. We wish him well at Wycliffe College as he prepares to become an Anglican priest. Please keep in touch, Mike. We're all going to miss you.

Smile: Off the seventh tee, Joe sliced his shot deep into a wooded ravine. He took his eight iron and clambered down the embankment in search of his lost ball. After many long minutes of hacking at the underbrush, he spotted something glistening in the leaves. As he drew nearer, he discovered that it was an eight iron in hands of a skeleton! Joe immediately called out to his friend, "Jack, I've got trouble down here!" "What's the matter?" Jack asked from the edge of the ravine. "Bring me my wedge," Joe shouted. "You can't get out of here with an eight iron!"

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