CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

It's hard to believe that summer has come to an end, the Ex is over and kids are back at school. While we had a great summer of sunshine, swimming and festivals, it's time to turn our thoughts to the upcoming fall. Fall is a wonderful time of the year; who doesn't love to see the leaves change? And who doesn't enjoy the smell of orchard fresh apples or Grandma's pickles cooking on the stove? I know I do. Hope you all had a great Labour Day weekend.

Library News: Churchill Branch has a new manager. Her name is Debra Mann and she has let me know that there will be programs this fall: Registration starts September 4th at 10:00 a.m. Programs will run for 6 weeks.

Family Storytime: This program is for all ages and designed for the whole family - games, rhymes, fingerplays, stories and crafts. Thursdays from 6:15 to 6:45 pm, starting September 13th.

F3 (Food, Friends, and Fun): Ages 7 and up; Snacks, stories, games and activities. Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, starting September 11th. The branch phone number is 705-456- 2671. Call Debra for more information.

SUMMER MOVIES @ the Churchill Branch: 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, up-andcomer 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.

2007 Seepe Writing Contest: Children and youth in grades 6-12 may enter Innisfil Public Library's annual story writing contest. Prizes will be awarded by age group, and the best overall story will win the "Seepe".

All winning stories will be published. There is no particular theme, write about what you like.

There is a 3000 word maximum; it must be typed and double-spaced. Submissions can be emailed to jasselstine@ innisfil.library.on.ca . Deadline is September 8th by 5 p.m. The award ceremony will take place during Ontario Public Library week (Oct.15-21), the date to be announced.

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 on September 13th at St. Peter's with a regular meeting, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

We hope that everyone had a great summer. 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 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.

Smile: A man who had just undergone a very complicated operation kept complaining about a bump on his head and a terrible headache. Since his operation had been an intestinal one, there was no earthly reason why he should be complaining of a headache. Finally his nurse, fearing that the man might be suffering from some post-operative shock, spoke to the doctor about it. The doctor assured the nurse, "Don't worry about a thing. He really does have a bump on his head. About halfway through the operation we ran out of aesthetic."

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