CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

Sept. 27th seems a day like any other. I often think about other September 27th's over the years. What happened on this nondescript date? For example, in 1889 on this same date, New York's first real skyscraper opens at 50 Broadway with 13 stories; in 1903, the Wreck of the Old 97, a train crash made famous by the song of the same name occurred; in 1923, Lou Gehrig hit his first homer; in 1950, heavyweight champ Ezzard Charles defeats Joe Louis; in 1964, the Warren Commission Report is issued, stating that JFK assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, acted without outside help and in 1998 Google is established.

Library News: Churchill Branch: Branch Manager: Debra Mann. Phone number: 705-456-2671.

Surprise Party (Wednesday Sept. 26 from 4:30-5:30 pm, ages 5-12, cost $2) and Paws to Read program ( October 30, 15 minute sessions from 6-7 pm). These gentle, loveable dogs just love it when children read them books! Sign up today for the chance to read them a story!

"Why Do You Love Your Public Library" is a contest in honour of Ontario Public Library Week (Oct. 15-21). From Sept. 24 to Oct. 8, students from the Innisfil area elementary schools will be invited to come in and fill out a ballot telling us why they love their public library. Winners will be drawn from the entries received at the library branches and at each participating elementary school on October 18th.

Movies: Nancy Drew: Oct. 6, 1:00; Transformers: Oct. 20, 1:00. Tickets $2, snack and a drink for $1.

2007 Seepe Writing Contest: Children and youth in grades 6-12 entered 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. Winners will be contacted. 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's next meeting is Sept. 27th at St. Peter's beginning at 6:30 p.m. This is for youth aged 9-12 years. Call Pam at 705- 735-3484 for information. The Senior youth group will also be returning. Please call Pam for details.

Churchill Community playgroup meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the Churchill United Churchill on Hwy 11 in Churchill. Toys, crafts, song, books and snacks are available along with coffee and friendship. Please call Kim for information at 705-456- 1859.

The Gilford and District Horticultural Society: Meetings are 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.

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