LEFROY/BELLE EWART NEWS
by Linda Gerow

Say what you may about the youth of today and their lack of enthusiasm for all things traditional, when along comes a small but mighty youth group council, called Innisfil YNOT, who have taken on a huge endeavour to revive the annual tradition of a Street Dance in Lefroy. For a very long time, residents of Lefroy and all surrounding areas, have had the opportunity to enjoy this end-ofsummer event, formerly organized by the Lions Club, and now, thanks to this energetic youth group council, the street dance will return on Labour Day weekend. Church Street will close at 6 p.m. and the fun will include entertainment from Innisfil musician Ian Mitchell and local band Final Thought. There will be daytime activities for the kids and a beer tent in the evening. Plans also include a garage sale with tables renting for $10.

YNOT, backed by Nottawasaga Futures, saw the need to continue with the annual event and took the idea to the council members. Comprised of three chapters in south Simcoe that includes Innisfil, Bradford and Alliston, members of YNOT have been involved with other projects too, such as the Nantyr Shores' music program at the end of June and the Spin 4 Kids event. Next on their agenda...trying to get a bus service operating in Innisfil. Members range between 13 and 29 years. If you are interested in helping with the street dance or wish to join the YNOT council, please call 705-431-1586 or email: ynot@nottawasaga.com. Way to go YNOT!!

Innisfil Pipes and Drums: Practice takes place at the Belle Ewart Legion Branch 547 every Monday at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome. Contact Ken at 705-456-3717 for information. Over the years, many people have been taught how to play...why not come out and see what it's all about. Visit their website at www.innisfilpipesanddrums. ca

Steak BBQ: Gilford United Church is hosting a steak BBQ with baked potato, corn on the cob and homemade pie on Saturday, August 18th. The cost is $16 and the dinner runs from 5-8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

The Annual Lefroy United Church Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 8th at the Inniscreek Golf Club (400 & 89, beside KOA). The cost is $85 which includes golf, cart and steak dinner. There will be lots of prizes and for those of you who do no golf, just come out for the dinner for $30. If you can donate a prize or sponsor a hold, call Ray Janse (705) 456-0270 or Cheryl LeLiever at (705) 456-3139.

Newfoundland Dinner/ Dance: Mark your calendars for October 20th, when there will be a Newfie Dinner/Dance at the South Simcoe Community Centre, formerly known as Lefroy Arena. Emmie has been working hard on the preparations and has told me that all tickets will be $15 which will be available in September. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and a buffet dinner will follow at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment is live music along with Newfoundland skits during the desserts. There will be only one door prize....but a good one!!! The fun will end at 1 p.m. We advise that this is for adults only. Further updates will become available to me when Emmie and Fred return from the rock!!

Gilford and District Horticultural Society: The Fall Flower & Vegetable Show 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.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.

Quote: Eagles may soar in the clouds, but weasels never get sucked into jet engines. ~Attributed to both Jason Hutchison and John Benfield