CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

This is it...the last week before school starts. It's the last chance to visit the CNE and to get the school shopping done. It's been a good summer; although dry most of the time, the weather has been warm and sunny. My husband and I took in The Buddy Holly Story at King's Wharf Theatre on Friday evening and it was absolutely terrific. Summer theatre is just the best! And the best is yet to come with the changing of the leaves, apple picking and of course, Halloween. Lots of great Fall events to look forward to.

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

The Churchill Branch will not be running the September preschool programs and other after school programs until further notice. There will be some other programs scheduled. Please check the website at www. innisfil.library.on.ca for all upcoming events at all branches.

Summer movies @ the Churchill Branch library: All tickets are $2/refreshments are $1:

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 hope that everyone had a great summer. The first Junior youth meeting is at St. Peter's on September 13th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Call Pam at 705-735-3484 for information.

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 of the GDHS 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 fun-filled bargain night. For more information on this evening, please call President 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.

Smile: Jack was out shopping in the mall when he met his friend Bert outside the Jewelery Store. Bert noticed that Jack had a small gift-wrapped box in his hand. "What have you just purchased Jack?" Bert asks. "Well, now that you've asked," replies Jack, "It's my Lena's birthday tomorrow and when I asked her this morning what she wanted for her birthday, Lena said, "Oh, I don't know, dear, just give me something with lots of diamonds." "So what did you get her?" Bert asks. Jack smirks and says, "I bought her a deck of cards."

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